Submitted by jonnylocks on December 23, 2007 - 9:49am.
Jan 21 2008 - 11:00am
Jan 21 2008 - 5:00pm
Mon, Jan 21 - 11am-5pm
Martin Luther King Jr Day - March on all the warehouses. Will be combined with SWU's initiative to get Starbucks to pay holiday pay on MLK Day.
*E-mail S-bux demanding holiday pay! http://www.starbucksunion.org/node/1919
Concerned tenants and members of the Sunset Park community will gather outside the office of Mr. Hagan 908 4th Avenue in Sunset Park at 1:00 PM Thursday November 15th to call on Mr. Geula and Mr. Hagan to cease and desist in their attempts to force out long-time, low-income residents.
Submitted by Patrick on October 11, 2007 - 6:05pm.
Oct 27 2007 - 12:00pm
Oct 27 2007 - 5:00pm
Please forward.
Comrades!
On October 27th thousands of people will take to the streets in NYC to
oppose the unjust and brutal wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As anarchists
we stand in complete solidarity with the working people of all nations and
deplore the horrors committed in our names upon the people of Iraq and
Afghanistan. We invite all anarchist, anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian
forces to join together with our fellow workers in a Red and Black
contingent on October 27.
Submitted by moose on September 25, 2007 - 5:47pm.
Sep 28 2007 - 8:00am
What: Rally sponsored by Teamsters Local 805 and the Teamsters Joint Council 16 to support Fresh Direct Workers' organizing drive with Local 805.
When: 8:00AM-10:00AM Friday, September 28.
Where: Borden Avenue and 23rd Street, Long Island City. Take the 7 train to Hunters Point or the G to 21 Street. Then walk south down 21st street, follow the walkway underneath the BQE and over the railroad tracks. Then continue on to Borden Avenue.
What: Join the fight against sweatshops in Bushwick and Ridgewood and march with the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), I.U. 460/640, and its supporters. The union will be distributing leaflets in Spanish and Chinese during the march to raise awareness among workers.
For the last six weeks, workers at a specialty food distributor in Brooklyn have been organizing with the IWW Food and Allied Workers Union(IU460/640) to improve the horrible conditions in their workplace. Faced with working conditions that are reminiscent of 1916 when the shop began its business, these workers receive no overtime pay while routinely working 50 to 60 plus hours a week, enjoy no paid leave of any kind, and are routinely sent home without pay for minor infractions. Tired of this abuse, the workers have put aside their fears of retaliation and have chosen to fight back! The workers have organized with the IWW, and there's now an impressive union majority among the 25 workers at the shop. The IWW is asking all members and supporters to come out and support our newest shop as they confront their boss this Monday. We will be maintaining a picket all day to support the workers and to show the boss the strength of our solidarity.
Action Alert: March & Picket to demand Justice for fired IWW* Warehouse workers
In the courts and in the streets, the IWW Food and Allied Workers Union (IU460/640) is refusing to back down against EZ-Supply and Handyfat Trading's illegal union-busting. --- What: March from EZ-Supply (a.k.a. Sunrise Plus) to Handyfat, two Food Wholesale Warehouses that illegally fired 21 workers in December in retaliation for organizing a union with the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). --- When: Saturday, June 9th 9:30am. --- Where: Starting Location: E-Z Supply, 48-01 Metropolitan Ave. Ridgewood, Queens 11385. (Just on the border of Ridgewood, Queens and Bushwick, Brooklyn). --- Directions by Subway – Take the L train to the Grand stop. Walk east on Grand (you will pass a tortilla factory and then a block later a gas station on your left). Walk over a bridge then veer slightly to the right on Metropolitan Ave. Walk on Metropolitan past a fork in the road for a total of 6 blocks until you reach EZ Supply on the left hand side of the street. A map is included below or see Mapquest.com if you need to.
Training day for volunteers participating in operation FIRST CASUALTY will be held in Astoria Park the afternoon of May 26th.
A handful of volunteers are still needed. If you have the time and inclination to be part of this innovative anti-war theater please contact Steve at youth@warresisters.org
Iraq Vets Against the War is organizing operation FIRST CASUALTY an anti-war street theater to take place on Sunday May 27. It's an ambitious plan which needs our help to succeed.
[this is a great campaign. I have used to be very involved but haven't had time lately. Come out in support. They are always loud, lively, and fun--John]
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Tues., 4/3 - Sunny & Pleasant, & Lots of Jazz & Opera Singers Singing for Restaurant Worker Justice!
***PARADE WITHOUT A PERMIT!***
An Un-Permitted Queer Parade in Honor of Christine Quinn
THURSDAY, APRIL 19th @ 4PM
City Hall, NYC
In February, 2007, the NYPD published new regulations attacking freedom of
assembly in New York City, unilaterally amending the definition of a
"parade." ANY public gathering of 50 or more people - whether on foot,
bicycle, or rollerskates - now requires a "permit" from the NYPD. And,
just as the police have the power to grant permits, they also have the
power to deny them.
Who Are These Dreamers, All Dressed In Orange?
From NYC Ya Basta, first communiqué
To the international press
To the city of New York and the NYPD
To all the hearts in this America
WALL STREET ACTION CONSULTA/SCENARIO DISCUSSION/ACTION ORIENTATION MEETING
TIME: Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, New York, NY
CONTACT: WallStreetAction@gmail.com
CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCATES SPEAK OUT AGAINST NEW ASSEMBLY RULES, CITY COUNCILMEMBER MENDEZ VOWS TO REVERSE NYPD RULE CHANGE
What: Rally to Resist NYPD's New Public Gathering Rules
Who: Civil liberties organizations, City Councilmembers, bicycling advocates
Where: One Police Plaza
When: Wednesday, Jan. 31, 12:00 noon
The IWW will be marching to END WAGE SLAVERY and to defend workers' right to organize on Monday February 19, 2007.
The march will begin at 10am and proceed through the industrial areas of Bushwick, Williamsburg and Ridgewood. More details to come.
