Solidarity Letter for ILA from the Bangladesh Garments and Industrial Workers Federation and the Bangladesh Center for Workers Solidarity

http://tinyurl.com/dyk85mu

Excerpts of solidarity letter:

To make matters worse, companies like Walmart have refused to take responsibility by stating that they were not directly connected to the Tazreen factory. This is only a cruel joke to our workers in this moment. It is shameful that Walmart, the world’s largest employer, would try avoid responsibility and any attempt to prevent a fire like this from happening again. Your action obstructs their attempt to ignore this tragedy and reaffirms the need for them confront the industry’s issues in an honest way. You are helping to hold them accountable!

We not only thank you for this bold step you chose to make today, but applaud your determination and courage in doing so. To disrupt the movement of goods today will further prove workers’ inherent power within the supply chain. Also, in acting in solidarity you are showing the potential of this power to work across the world and confirming that we are all in this fight together.

Thank you for standing in solidarity with us.

At the Charleston, South Carolina port Dec. 20. 2012.

At the Charleston, South Carolina port Dec. 20. 2012.

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Donate to Keep The Undocubus Running

http://tinyurl.com/cycpth3

As we witnessed this year, families and workers joined young people in coming out of the shadows, organizing direct action, and working to spur a shift to address this country’s deportation crisis.

Please donate for the next leg of the journey.

The bus we rode in, affectionately named ‘Priscilla’, needs serious repair. Through our journey Priscilla became a symbol of boldness and perseverance. In the year to come, the local organizing will continue. Our alliances will grow stronger. Our stories will steer the debate further and further toward inclusion.

Please donate so that Priscilla continues to be a vehicle to achieve our goals. Your support today will go directly to the engine work, tires, and external repairs she needs to stay on the road to justice.

Undocubus at the March on Wall Street South Sept. 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Undocubus at the March on Wall Street South Sept. 2, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Phil Africa Hospitalized – Call Prison Now

ONA MOVE!  Our brother William Phillips (Africa) who has been imprisoned at the State Correctional Institution at Dallas PA. was rushed to the Wilkes Barre General Hospital and is in intensive care.  We need all of our supporters to call the prison (570 675-1101) and the hospital (570 829-8111) to inquire about Phil. We are very concerned because this is exactly what happened with our sister, Merle Africa.  She had stomach cramps and was taken out to the hospital and the next message that we got is that she died.  This is a very serious situation.  Please give his correct name (William Phillips #AM 4984) when calling so they can’t say that they don’t know who you’re talking about.
Thanks for all your support—–Ramona
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NYC, Jan. 12: Birthday/Anniversary Gala for Ramsey Clark & International Action Center

http://tinyurl.com/cscs2sl

The International Action Center presents
a Birthday / Anniversary Gala
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York City

Keynote Speaker:
Ramsey Clark
Founder of the International Action Center
Former U.S. Attorney General
Human rights lawyer & international advocate of people’s rights

5pm Hors D’Oeuveres
6pm Program & Dinner Buffet
(halal and vegetarian foods included)

Tickets must be reserved in advance
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities: http://www.iacenter.org/gala/ and ramsey85iac20@gmail.com

CLICK HERE to use the FORM BELOW to Donate, Buy Tickets, Reserve Tables, Buy a Journal Ad or listing, or Help Publish a Ramsey Clark Anthology. (Contributions made here are tax deductible.)
http://www.iacenter.org/gala/#form

United National Anti-War Coalition (UNAC) delegation at anti-NATO march in Chicago May 20, 2012.

United National Anti-War Coalition (UNAC) delegation at anti-NATO march in Chicago May 20, 2012.

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