5/6/05 Forum On Attack On Labor Rights Forum

Attack On Labor Rights Forum
Attack On Labor Rights Forum
Is "Future Ford" the Future Of Our Unions?

Honarary Chair: Congressman George Miller

Invited Guests: State Senator Tom Torlakson; C.C. C. Supervisor Mark De Saulnier:
Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister; Concord City Council Member Susan Bonilla

Special Guest: Bob Blanchet, Port Organizer IBT & IBT Local 87, Jesse Juarez, Machinists Organizer; DL190, Kim Rohrback, UFCW, fired for union activity; Tom Baca, President of Boilermakers Local 549,
Phil Wilson, I.A.M. fired for union affiliation; Mark Hollibush, Machinists Local 1173;
Steve Zeltzer, Chair, KPFA Labor Collective

Northern California Employers are systematically violating labor laws in an all out war on unionized employees. The continual loss of union jobs, due to employer sanctioned retaliation, intimidation, coercion, and harassment, has created financial & emotional hardships for workers and their families. The labor movement is in a time of undeniable crisis. Employers are eagerly exploiting workers at every turn. So, what can Labor do to defend against these attacks? What challenges lie ahead for workers in Contra Costa County? Come join your local elected leaders of the community, union officials and victimized workers as we address these burning questions!

When: Friday May 6, 2005
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342
935 Detroit Ave., Concord, CA

Sponsors: Teamsters Joint Council 7, Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, Building Trades Council of Contra Costa, I.A.M. District 190





Is "Future Ford" the Future Of Our Unions?

Honarary Chair: Congressman George Miller

Invited Guests: State Senator Tom Torlakson; C.C. C. Supervisor Mark De Saulnier:
Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister; Concord City Council Member Susan Bonilla

Special Guest: Bob Blanchet, Port Organizer IBT & IBT Local 87, Jesse Juarez, Machinists Organizer; DL190, Kim Rohrback, UFCW, fired for union activity; Tom Baca, President of Boilermakers Local 549,
Phil Wilson, I.A.M. fired for union affiliation; Mark Hollibush, Machinists Local 1173;
Steve Zeltzer, Chair, KPFA Labor Collective

Northern California Employers are systematically violating labor laws in an all out war on unionized employees. The continual loss of union jobs, due to employer sanctioned retaliation, intimidation, coercion, and harassment, has created financial & emotional hardships for workers and their families. The labor movement is in a time of undeniable crisis. Employers are eagerly exploiting workers at every turn. So, what can Labor do to defend against these attacks? What challenges lie ahead for workers in Contra Costa County? Come join your local elected leaders of the community, union officials and victimized workers as we address these burning questions!

When: Friday May 6, 2005
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342
935 Detroit Ave., Concord, CA

Sponsors: Teamsters Joint Council 7, Central Labor Council of Contra Costa County, Building Trades Council of Contra Costa, I.A.M. District 190

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