Getting geared-up for the next round.
Cuộc họp thông tin ngôn ngữ tiếng Việt
Thứ bảy, 2 Tháng sáu, 13:00, 419 Washington Sq. Nam
Kỳ Peckham không phải là một “chỉ tiếng Anh” công đoàn. Chúng tôi muốn và cần sự tham gia của tất cả các nhóm ngôn ngữ ở Peckham. Mỗi nhóm ngôn ngữ sẽ được đại diện vào Hội đồng đại biểu của Hoa Peckham. Hãy tham gia! Hãy tự giúp mình và các đồng nghiệp của bạn nhận được tốt hơn thanh toán và điều trị tốt hơn
Web: http://www.UnitedPeckham.org
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phone: 517-342-6435
Lansing City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Red Cross Strikers
Posted: May 21, 2012 in UncategorizedRESOLUTION #2012-088
BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TINA HOUGHTON, KATHIE DUNBAR, BRIAN JEFFRIES, DERRICK QUINNEY, A’LYNNE ROBINSON, JODY WASHINGTON, CAROL WOOD, AND JESSICA YORKO
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross Blood Services Division Workers of Lansing were forced to strike on March 30, joining workers in Cleveland, who walked out on Feb. 14 because the American Red Cross wants its workers to accept staffing levels that could endanger the blood supply. For the dedicated staff members at blood collection sites, these are critical issues that cannot be sacrificed; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross Service Workers are on strike to protect their rights to collectively bargain. The American Red Cross has stated as part of their bargaining objectives that they wish to strip the rights of the workers to bargain over their wage package; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross has been responsible for numerous safety violations by the FDA resulting in over $30,000,000 worth of fines. Staff has been harassed and discriminated against for reporting such safety issues to the FDA; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross has also been found guilty by the National Labor Relations Board of violating the rights of its workers by committing several unfair labor practices;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council calls on the Red Cross to meet and bargain fairly with its employees and resolve this strike in an equitable manner that assists in protecting America’s Blood supply and preserves workers’ rights to collectively bargain.
And what is the response from local media on this historic resolution? ABSOLUTE SILENCE. NOT ONE WORD from the Lansing State Journal; not one word from ANY local media source. Why this SHAMEFUL lack of coverage? What possible excuse could they give? This is nothing less than the cowardice and arrogance of the middle class press in action, and absolute confirmation of their total disdain for working people.
Total success! Lots of workers, no cops, and secrity guards keeping a respectful distance.
Rally to support United Peckham and stop the union-busting lay-offs at Peckham Vocational Industries!
Posted: May 11, 2012 in UncategorizedThere will be a United Peckham informational picket at 3pm today at Peckham Industries centered around the CATA bus shelter on Capitol City Blvd. Last time we tried this we were forced to leave by police and company gaurds. We need numbers. Bring your friends and neighbors, and your neighbors friends! see you at 3pm!
SOLIDARITY WILL WIN!
Taco Dinner Benefit to Support Striking American Red Cross workers.
Teamsters Local 580 Union Hall, 5800 Executive Drive, Lansing.
Thursday, May 3rd, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
All donations are welcome, some are in need of gas cards, grocery items, personal hygiene items, diapers, wipes, etc, even cash will be accepted.
American Red Cross Workers Care, Care with us.
