Machinists Lodge 516 Again Rejects Manitowoc Cranes Union-Busting Proposal, Members Vote To Continue Strike

See WI AFL-CIO blog for update: http://wisaflcio.typepad.com/wisconsin-state-afl-cio-blog/2012/01/machinists-reject-contract.html

Today, members of Machinists Lodge 516 voted for the second time to reject the Manitowoc Cranes “freedom of choice” union-busting proposal. The members are thus still on strike and need lots of support.

If you are in the Manitowoc area you can stop by the picket line on 30th Street between Viebahn and Dewey in Manitowoc, M-F 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat. 6 a.m.-12 noon. If going to join the picketline, please consider bringing hot beverages such as coffee, apple cider etc.

If you are a member of a union, community, student or faith-based organization consider taking a delegation down to the picketline, taking up a collection for the strikers, stopping by the strike headquarters, getting solidarity statements and resolutions etc.

Supporters of the strikers can also visit the Manitowoc Co. store in downtown Manitowoc to inform the company how you feel about their union-busting. 836 S 8th St  Manitowoc, WI 54220 (across from the Manitowoc Library).

Or write the company at: Manitowoc Cranes, 2401 South 30th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 / Email: info@manitowoc.com​ / Or fill out the online Manitowoc Co. contact form at:

http://www.manitowoccranes.com/Contact_Us/EN/Contactus.asp

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MCI Strike Fund

Attn.:  Machinist Local Lodge 516

P.O. Box 222

Manitowoc, WI 54221-0222

For more information: http://www.iamlodge516.org

Thousands march in solidarity with Machinists Lodge 516 in Manitowoc, WI Dec. 10, 2011.

The immigrant rights organization Voces de la Frontera and the Electrical Workers union stand in solidarity with striking Lodge 516 machinsts Dec. 10. 2011 in Manitowoc, WI.

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Jan. 14, Milwaukee: Roccupy the Public House

Riverwest bands Floor Model and Danny Price and the Loose Change are headlining a benefit show for the Occupy Wall Street Movement in Milwaukee and in support of the final push for signatures on the Recall Walker campaign. Roccupy the Public House will be taking place on the final weekend to gather signatures. Come support these great efforts as well as listen to some great live local music!

Riverwest Public House

815 E Locust, Milwaukee, WI

8-11:30 p.m.

FACEBOOK EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/events/132270033552771/

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Jan. 16 Milwaukee: Dr. MLK Justice Rally & March

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA):

https://wibailoutpeople.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/king-day-psa-2011.pdf

PRESS RELEASE:

https://wibailoutpeople.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/king-day-release-2012.pdf

POSTER:

https://wibailoutpeople.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/2012mlk-poster.pdf

Monday, Jan. 16, 2012

St. Francis of Assissi Church

1927 N. 4th Street

Milwaukee, WI

1 p.m. Program Indoors

Honoring Father James Groppi & Matthew Gottshalk

Cultural artists & Speakers from the Occupy Milwaukee, Occupy The Hood, Decolonize The Hood & many others

2:30 p.m. March to Dr. King Statue on Dr. King Drive (open mic at memorial)

Sponsored by the Milwaukee Justice Coalition

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