Socialist Feminist Contingent: Meeting for Posters and Security
953 Jenifer Street, Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center, 7 – 9 P.M.
Madison, January 18, 2019: Socialist Feminist Contingent: Meeting for Posters and Security
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Steps of the Capitol….
Solidarity With Canadian Union Of Postal Workers!
In late 2018, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on strike, fighting for a new contract that would reduce workplace injuries, end forced overtime, and gain pay equity for women workers. On November 27th, the Canadian government forced postal workers back to work, defying Canada’s Charter of Human Rights. As the Canadian postal workers and their domestic and other international allies fight back, members of the American Postal Workers Union and the National Association of Letter Carriers are rallying today at 12:30 p.m.
ATU members at DASH organize in wake of activist’s firing
This past November, workers in Alexandria’s DASH bus system voted overwhelmingly to join the ATU. Last week, however, the company fired LaTonya Robinson, “probably our best leader during the organizing drive,” reports ATU Field Mobilization Specialist John Ertl. “They got her on two technical infractions of very broadly-written work rules,” Ertl says, noting that “This is a crisis for us as we are just about to enter bargaining, and the company is hoping that her termination may have a chilling effect on the workforce.” Reinstatement of Robinson is now one of the union’s key goals, along with continuing to expose DASH’s anti-union activities (click here to see ATU’s Chris Townsend’s remarks at last week’s DASH Board meeting). Meanwhile, Robinson’s coworkers at DASH haven’t taken her firing sitting down, circulating a petition demanding her reinstatement. “If management thinks this is going to stop us from organizing, they’re wrong because it’s had nothing but the opposite effect,” declared fellow DASH driver and union activist Tyler Boos.
photo: ATU Local 689 activists and DASH drivers
January 15, 2019: Conference Call To Discuss Solidarity Actions For UTLA Members & Communities On Strike
Striking for the Schools Los Angeles Students Deserve
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Thirty-four thousand teachers in Los Angeles are out on strike to defend public education against the privatization agenda of Austin Beutner, the former investment banker and current Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) is demanding class size limits, more funding for counselors, social workers, and nurses, and a moratorium on charter school expansion. The school district is hoping to hold on to its $1.9 billion in reserves and continue defunding, dismantling, and privatizing the city’s 900 public schools.
Join Labor Notes Education Coordinator Barbara Madeloni on Tuesday, January 15, at 6 p.m. PST / 9 p.m. EST for a video conference call with a few of the teachers who are leading the fight for the schools all Los Angeles students deserve.
Participants:
• Karla Griego is a teacher at Sotomayor Learning Academies.
• Mark Ramos is a teacher at Franklin High School.
• Gillian Russom is a teacher at Roosevelt High School.
This event is free and open to the public. Participants can join by phone or computer. Space is limited. You must register to participate in this call.
Time
Jan 15, 2019 9:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
UTLA
#utlastrong #WeAreLA #strike4ed
Day 1 of UTLA strike, January 14, 2019 Los Angeles
Madison, January 27, 2019: Teaching For Black Lives
Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action begins February 4, 2019. The Edgewood College School of Education invites you to a special event on Sunday, January 27, at 12:30 p.m. with Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian to discuss Teaching for Black Lives and the Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action. This event will be held Sunday, January 27, at 12:30 p.m. at Predolin Hall, Edgewood College (959 Edgewood College Dr, Madison, WI).
A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event. To purchase your copy before the event, click here to order Teaching for Black Lives. Take 25% off when you use the code “GOT4BL25” at checkout.
The discussion will be followed by networking, refreshments, and a workshop for teachers, students, parents, and community members to plan lessons and events that center around anti-racist education and affirm the lives of Black students.
Be one of the first 50 people to register online and receive a FREE Teaching for Black Lives sticker at check-in.
Thank you for your interest in Fighting for Justice, Teaching for Black Lives.
To register, please complete the short form below. For questions, please contact Anita Simansky at anitasky1@gmail.com or 608-239-2218.
For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2FgzL5H.
UE fully supports the UTLA strike
United Electrical Workers (UE)
UE fully supports the UTLA strike.
Teachers are on the front lines of defending public education, and reversing the decades-long attempt to starve the whole public sector.
United Teachers Los Angeles has been in contract negotiations with LAUSD for almost two years. In August, 98 percent of union members voted to authorize a strike. With class sizes that are too high and not enough resources in their classrooms and attacks to their profession, teachers are fighting for a profound reinvestment in Los Angeles schools.
Read more from UTLA: https://www.utla.net/news/utla-will-strike-monday
SOLIDARITY FROM WISCONSIN WITH THE UTLA, STUDENTS & COMMUNITIES! NO BORDERS IN THE WORKERS’ STRUGGLE!
No Borders In The Workers’ Struggle!
Milwaukee, January 21, 2019: 18th Annual MLK Jr. Justice Program & March
18th Annual MLK Jr. Justice Program & March
1927 N Vel Phillips Avenue, 1 – 2:30 P.M.
The MLK Jr. Justice Coalition invites You & Your Family to Celebrate the Life & Movement of Dr. King Jr. – Honoring community members who have put into practice King’s call for non-violent civil disobedience.
Guest Performers: Singer Pansy Williams, Musician/Artist David Nunley, Jazz Saxophonist Juli Wood, & Actor DiMonte Henning.
Speakers: Ald. Milele Coggs – Joyce Ellwanger – George Martin
(March to the King Statue – 3 blks. – 2:30pm – Open Mic)
Milwaukee, January 19, 2019: Voces de la Frontera Annual Assembly
Annual Assembly / Asamblea Anual
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Esta es nuestra reunión de estrategia más importante del año. Planificaremos los próximos pasos en la campaña para restaurar las licencias de conducir y la matrícula estatal para los inmigrantes de Wisconsin y haremos planes para aumentar nuestra resistencia a Trump y luchar por las familias en 2019. También tendremos elecciones para nuestro Comité Coordinador Estatal.
La Asamblea Anual es el sábado, 19 de enero, en South Division High School (1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204), y comienza a las 9 am.
AGENDA PRELIMINAR:
9:00 am – 9:30 am Registración, café y repostería.
9:30 am – 10:00 am Bienvenida / Agenda
10:00 am – 10:15 am 2018 Informes y logros
10:15 am – 10:30 am 501c4 Reporte de Voces de la Frontera Acción de
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Plenaria: La restauración del acceso a licencias de conducir y las luchas locales, estatales y federales
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Almuerzo trabajando para grupos pequeños (almuerzo incluído)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Reportes de grupos pequeños
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Elecciones para el Comité Coordinador Estatal
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Cierre y evaluaciones
La reunión está abierta al público pero solamente los miembros pueden votar. Debe haber sido miembro por un año o más para votar en las elecciones del Comité Coordinador. Habrá cuidado de niños, almuerzo y bocadillos. Visite vdlf.org/es/asambleaanual2019 para confirmar su presencia y comparta el evento en Facebook.
Si su membresía se ha vencido, ¡ayúdenos a continuar la lucha por los derechos de los trabajadores, inmigrantes y estudiantes por renovar su membresía! Visita https://voces.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=5 para renovar. Si su membresía está vigente, ¡gracias por su apoyo! ¿No está seguro sobre el estado de su membresía? Llámenos al (414) 643-1620.
¡Nos vemos en la junta de membresía anual el 19 de enero!
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Please join us at our Annual Membership Meeting on Saturday, January 19, 2018 at South Division High School, 1515 W Lapham Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
This is a critical meeting where we hold elections for the Statewide Coordinating Committee and chart a course for 2019 through dialogue and strategic planning. We’ll plan strategy for our campaign to restore driver licenses and in-state tuition for immigrant Wisconsinites, and we’ll make plans to escalate our resistance to Trump and our fight for immigrant families in 2019.
PRELIMINARY AGENDA:
9:00 am – 9:30 am Registration, coffee and pastries
9:30 am – 10:00 am Welcome/Agenda
10:00 am – 10:15am 2018 Reports & Accomplishments
10:15 am – 10:30 am 501c4 Voces de la Frontera Action Report
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Plenary: Restoring Access to Driver Licenses and Current Local, State, and Federal Fights
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Working Lunch for Break-Out Groups (lunch provided)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Small Group Report Out
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Board Elections
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Closing & Evaluations
The meeting is open to the public but only members can vote. You must have been a member for a year or more to vote in Steering Committee elections. Childcare, lunch, and snacks will be provided. Please visit vdlf.org/annualassembly2019 to RSVP and share the event on Facebook.
If your membership is expired, help us continue the fight for worker, immigrant and student rights by renewing your membership! Visit https://voces.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=5 to renew. If you are current, thank you for your support! Not sure about your membership status? Call us at (414) 643-1620.
See you at the Annual Assembly on January 19th!
