Fri 3/21, Oakland -- Maquiladora Workers Speak Out!

Fri 3/21, Oakland -- Maquiladora Workers Speak Out!

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Concerned about U.S. corporations exploiting workers in the Global South to maximize profits? Interested in cross-border solidarity to counter the ravages of NAFTA?

Then don't miss an opportunity to hear first-hand from two maquiladora workers on their struggle for justice against Key Safety Systems.

Michigan-based Key Safety Systems is a leading global producer of airbags and other auto safety products which sent production to Mexico in order to exploit workers in the maquiladoras of places like Valle Hermoso.

Workers at the Key Safety Systems plant in Valle Hermosa are currently waging a campaign against both the exploitation within the maquiladora and a corrupt union leadership. Workers are fighting against poverty wages, exposure to toxics without adequate safety equipment, limited access to broken-down bathrooms, and more in a series of violations of labor law and human rights. In retaliation to workers' organizing efforts KSS have already fired 10 workers.

The worker delegation is very eager to meet U.S.-based allies so please do come and discuss the ravages of corporate "free trade" with three courageous individuals who are waging a compelling struggle for justice across borders.

Participants:
Perla Cruz, Key Safety Systems Worker- Valle Hermoso
Israel Monroy, Key Safety Systems Worker- Valle Hermoso

Time and Place:
Friday, March 21st
6pm
Laney College Room A-120

Free of charge and everyone is welcome.

Sponsored by:
The Coalition for Justice in the Maquiladoras
Laney College Department of Labor Studies
The Education Committee of the SF Bay Area Industrial Workers of the World.