Whats going on at the port of oakland?

This is strike is the headline of LA IMC and the link below is the report and comments.

http://la.indymedia.org/news/2004/04/109228_comment.php#109475

These two comments are reposeted from that link

Update on truckeros strike
by faradawn Friday April 30, 2004 04:46 AM [ignore faradawn]
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Urgent call for support and people with the capabilities to document what's happening

The strike has already begun, they've shut down the harbor and at least one freeway. It's completely wildcat though, so we have no way of telling exactly where they'll be or when it will end. From what we hear, there are between 1,000-2,000 police and about 2,000 truckers (expecting about 3,000 more). There's simi-meetings and convergences going on in Banning Park, which is close to PCH and the 710. The cops are kind of overwhelmed right now, which explains why they're not being more aggressive. However, we've been told that there's concern for the safety of truckers who aren't in large groups.

There's an urgent call for support and solidarity at the harbor, especially people who can document and circulate information about what's going on. Please try and make it up at some point today or tomorrow- they need our support! Banning Park is a great place to start but you can just talk to any truckers you see down there and they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Banning Park in Long Beach. Go south on the Harbor freeway, and exit going east on PCH The Park is on the right.







update on troqueros
by Ernesto Nevarez Monday May 03, 2004 06:02 PM [ignore Ernesto Nevarez]
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On Monday, May 3, Port of Oakland shut down indefinately!

Stockton and Sacramento rails remain closed after
a week.

UPRR temporarily suspended for the first time in
history all trains to California but resumed Monday.
info at http://www.ble.org

Los Angeles Port troqueros to meet Tuesday 6pm
at Banning Park.

Saturday 9 am, South Gate Park, Tweety and Atlantic,
all modes, Port, rail, and line drivers, will meet. This could be the big one!

Houston, Tejas, getting hot!!!!!

Virginia truck drivers met and will shut down Virginia on Thursday and Friday. Please spread the word!!!!!

Dire need for solidarity, especially in Stockton and Sacramento, as they have been out the longest. Food
rations are NOW needed. Baby formula, daipers, condensed milk for kids. There is NO strike fund.

Water bottle brigades need to distribute water to strikers in the port of Oakland.

Solidarity!!!!!

Ernesto Jesus Nevarez