Events
Join the DC Student-Labor Action Project and the DC Student-Farmworker Alliance for a rally and picket in support of farmworkers' rights and and end to slavery in the fields.
Tuesday, April 1
5:15: Rally at the AFL-CIO, 815 16th St, NW
6:30: Picket at Burger King, 1606 K Street, NW
Speakers will include students from DC-area universities and allies from the labor movement.
Beyond Resistance: EVERYTHING!
A talk with members of El Kilombo Intergaláctico
THIS TALK: This talk will look to the Zapatista social movement in Mexico and their national initiative taking form in the Other Campaign as an example of what politics from below looks like, both in Zapatista communities and at the national level, as well as at the
level of the "intergalactic" the Zapatistas have proposed for creating a global network.
Ivan Seidenberg, President and CEO of Verizon, will be in DC receiving an award from the Consumer Electronics Association. Join CWA members in greeting him and getting the message out about Verizon's union-busting tactics and poor treatment of workers and consumers in DC!
Date: Wednesday, April 2
Time: 6-7pm
Place: Marriott Hotel at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
"Show Us the Money" McCain Leaflet Action
Labor activists will picket to expose Presidential candidate John McCain's lack of support for working class issues.
When: April 8th starting at 5:15 pm
Where: Willard, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW
For more info, contact Chris Garlock, cgarlock@dclabor.org; 202-974-8153.
Fair Budget Coalition Advocacy Day
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
9:30am - noon
City Council
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, room 120
The day will begin with a Budget Training on the Mayor's proposed fiscal year 2009 budget and a presentation from Eric Goulet, City Council Budget Director who will share his perspective on the Mayor's budget.
Directly following will be a "walk around" to talk with all City Council members and/or staff.
Empower DC Skill Building Empowerment Circle
DC Budget Training
It's Your Money!
Where is it Going?
YOU Can Have an Impact!
Special Guest: Ed Lazere, DC Fiscal Policy Institute
Thursday, April 10th
6:30-8:30 PM All Souls Church
1500 Harvard St, NW (16th & Harvard)
Near Columbia Heights Metro
Limited Child Care Available - RSVP to Empower DC
(202) 234 - 9119
What did Mayor Fenty include in his budget for FY 2009 for the programs you care about?
Affordable Housing, Child Care, Human Services, and More.
Metro Washington Public Health Association Annual Meeting
The Triple Threat: HIV, Substance Abuse, and Mental Illness
Building public health advocacy...
Date: Tuesday, April 18th
Time: 8:30-4:30pm
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church
400 I Street, SW
Southeast Waterfront metro on Green Line
Limited Parking nearby
Fees: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, $15 for students, $10 for people earning less than $30,000 per year
Program
Since 2001, DC has hosted a Labor Seder every Passover, at which members of the Jewish community, labor activists, and workers come together to recognize the connections between current labor rights struggles and the Festival of Freedom.
This year, the Seder will take place at Adas Israel Congregation in DC and offer a call to action around
voting rights in the District of Columbia.
For more information about JUFJ or the Labor Seder please email info@jufj.org or visit www.jufj.org
DC Emancipation Day Parade and Eyes Wide Open Exhibit
The African American Holiday Association, The American Friends Service Committee, DC Black History Celebration Committee, Friends of DC Emancipation Day, and Stand Up! for Democracy in DC Coalition (Free DC)invite everyone to attend the DC Emancipation Day Parade program and
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual?
A National Symposium
Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Howard University, Washington, DC
Speakers include:
BERNARDO ALVAREZ HERRERA, Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S.
STEVE ELLNER, author of Rethinking Venezuelan Politics and several books on the Venezuelan labor movement
GONZALO GÓMEZ, National Association of Free and Alternative Community Media (ANMCLA)
GREG WILPERT, Venezuelanalysis
Jorge Guerrero, Network of Afro Venezuelans
Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic Policy Research
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual?
A National Symposium
Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Howard University, Washington, DC
Speakers include:
BERNARDO ALVAREZ HERRERA, Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S.
STEVE ELLNER, author of Rethinking Venezuelan Politics and several books on the Venezuelan labor movement
GONZALO GÓMEZ, National Association of Free and Alternative Community Media (ANMCLA)
GREG WILPERT, Venezuelanalysis
Jorge Guerrero, Network of Afro Venezuelans
Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic Policy Research
The fight against mandating an HPV "vaccine" (drugs) in Washington, D.C. continues. In
April, four community forums are scheduled to discuss the controversial vaccine (drugs) Gardisil -- that already is responsible for the deaths of at least 11 girls, and harmful reactions in thousands more.
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual?
A National Symposium
Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Howard University, Washington, DC
Speakers include:
BERNARDO ALVAREZ HERRERA, Venezuela's ambassador to the U.S.
STEVE ELLNER, author of Rethinking Venezuelan Politics and several books on the Venezuelan labor movement
GONZALO GÓMEZ, National Association of Free and Alternative Community Media (ANMCLA)
GREG WILPERT, Venezuelanalysis
Jorge Guerrero, Network of Afro Venezuelans
Mark Weisbrot, Center for Economic Policy Research
This Earth Day, hear Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, climate hero Dr. James Hansen of NASA, national faith leader Rev. Jim Wallis of Sojourners and others, including Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Luci Murphy and Betsy Taylor.
Who: The Low Wage Immigrant Worker Coalition
What: Informational picket and press conference at the Headquarters of the Carlyle Group, one of the largest private equity firms in the U.S. The event in Washington, DC is part of a national day of action.
When: Weds, April 23rd at noon
Where: 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Why?
Lamond-Riggs Library
5401 South Dakota Ave NE
Steering Committee Election
Talks on future plans of Gray Panthers of Metropolitan Washington.
Nominees for the steering committee sought. Anyone who wishes to be on this committee which meets once a month should submit a 2 or 3 line bio to rflynn@capaccess.org (nominees should join GPMW if they are not already members.)
Social Action Leadership and School for Activists presents
Staying Strong: Organizing in the Face of FBI Harassment
April 29th, 6:45-8:45pm
Hosted by CISPES (Committee In Solidarity with the People of El Salvador)
As part of the May 1 Day of Action for Immigrant Rights, there will be pickets at the national headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees to demand that just immigration reform be a priority during this election cycle.
Thursday, May 1
12:30pm
RNC headquarters: 310 First St. SE
DNC headquarters: 430 S. Capitol St, SE
For more info, contact may1dc@gmail.com
On May 1st immigrants and workers from across the DC metro region will gather together to demand justice and dignity for immigrants, workers, and their families.
Thursday, May 1
Malcolm X Park, 16th and Euclid, NW
4pm Rally
6pm March through Columbia Heights and Mt. Pleasant
Demands include:
* Immigration Reform with Justice and Dignity for All
* Stop the Raids, Deportations, and Use of No-Match Letters
* Rescind the Anti-Immigrant Resolution in Prince William County
* Declare the District of Columbia a Sanctuary City for Immigrants
