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Appendix D: Cook County PLACE MATTERS Case Study
Pages 105-108

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... The vision of CCPM is to build a health equity movement that works to eliminate structural racism and creates the opportunity for all people of Cook County to live healthy lives. The name reflects the phenomenon of "accumulation of negative conditions in certain communities" as a result of "larger social forces and injustices within American society," according to three of the founders of the initiative -- Gail Christopher, Vincent LaFronza, and Natalie Burke.2 ­ CCPM raises awareness about the existence and root causes of health inequities in the Chicago area; works to increase the power of communities where people are sicker and die sooner; and takes action to promote healthy public policy.
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From page 106...
... Accelerating this cross-sector work will require recognition of the value of alliances with social movements of low-wage workers in racialized, g ­ endered workplaces; specific statements and actions from public health leaders at the federal, state, and local levels that support this work; and prioritizing relationship building with residents of neighborhoods affected by unjust and preventable health inequities. A core element needed for spread is resources and technical assistance at the national level, while features needed to allow for local adaptation include local decision-making on policy and strategy; organizational struc 3  Please see Himmelman, A
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From page 107...
... Through strong supportive structures that educate workers on workplace rights as well as allow space for organizing efforts ROC United is able to help workers produce positive changes that improve working conditions at both restaurant unit and corporate levels. Through industry training programs that promote career ladders for those most disenfranchised, building business alliances for shared prosperity, supporting and promoting the ethical consumer market, and showcasing and developing new business models for shared prosperity ROC United is able to provide a human rights framework and foundation in the restaurant industry.
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