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DESCRIPTION:The Watsonville Canning Strike 1985-87 was settled 30 years ago this coming 
 March 11. It was a long and difficult and amazing time that longtime 
 residents will well remember - and for those of us who are newer to the 
 area, it brought up issues not only of economic justice but social justice 
 as well.\n\n "It was a deep lesson in the power of unified action," says 
 author Frank Bardacke. The strike empowered the Latino community and 
 influenced the Supreme Court's decision in 1988 which mandated 
 Watsonville's District Elections that enabled the Latino community to be 
 formally represented in City Government in numbers commiserate with their 
 demographic presence in town. While there were many divisions between folks 
 about how to best handle the complicated situations, the strike is an 
 inspiring reminder of the courage, persistence, intelligence and leadership 
 of women!\n\n ● Everyone is welcome! ● Share memories and appreciations 
 with others who participated. ●See old friends. ● Celebrate! ● Come 
 prepared to learn and ask questions. ●Connect with strikers and others 
 who are an important part of Watsonville history. ●See an unfinished 
 documentary (narrated in part by Mayor Oscar Rios) and meet Eddie Wong, 
 film maker. ● Sing labor songs including Fidelia Carrisoza's corrido, 
 have refreshments.  PRESENTED IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH\n\nTwo more events: 
 March 18 Saturday at the Watsonville Library - Jon Silver presents his 
 award wining documentary "Watsonville on Strike"; March 25 Saturday at the 
 Watsonville Library - Peter Shapiro presents his new book "Song of the 
 Stubborn One Thousand: The Watsonville Canning Strike 
 1985-87"\n\n--\n\n“Some people call us heroes”\n\nAt a time when 
 organized labor was in headlong retreat, the Watsonville Canning strike was 
 a dramatic show of power by women workers, whose struggle became a rallying 
 point for the Chicano movement. Inspired by this group of mostly Mexican 
 women, Peter Shapiro reflects on how he found hope amidst the darkness 
 brought on by Reagan-era attacks on labor, and how he was moved to write 
 the powerful new book Song of the Stubborn One Thousand: The Watsonville 
 Canning Strike, 1985-87.\n\nJusticia, Dignidad Y Victoria\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/03/01/18796907.php
SUMMARY:Commemorating the Watsonville Canning Strike - 30 years
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St, Watsonville CA 2nd floor meeting 
 room
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/03/01/18796907.php
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