Political Advocacy Language

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a protest or demonstration, typically by young people, demanding action to address climate change

  • The climate strike organized by young activists drew attention to the urgent need for environmental action.
  • Are you going to the climate strike downtown this Friday?
  • I heard the climate strike is gonna be lit, you should come through!
  • The climate strike was like a wake-up call for society, urging everyone to take action against climate change.

noun AFSCME is an acronym for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a labor union representing public sector employees.

  • AFSCME is a labor union representing public sector employees in the United States.
  • My mom is a member of AFSCME and she always talks about the benefits they provide.
  • I heard AFSCME is really good at negotiating for better pay and benefits.
  • Joining AFSCME was like finding a supportive family in the workplace.