Events
04 / 1
Start: 5:15 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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 Speakers will include students from DC-area universities and allies from the labor movement. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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 | ||
04 / 2
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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 | ||
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04 / 8
Start: 5:15 pm
End: 6:30 pm
"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. | ||
04 / 9
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
Fair Budget Coalition Advocacy Day Wednesday, April 9, 2008 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. | ||
04 / 10
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Empower DC Skill Building Empowerment Circle DC Budget Training It's Your Money! Special Guest: Ed Lazere, DC Fiscal Policy Institute Thursday, April 10th Limited Child Care Available - RSVP to Empower DC 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. | ||
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04 / 15
Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:30 pm
Metro Washington Public Health Association Annual Meeting The Triple Threat: HIV, Substance Abuse, and Mental Illness Date: Tuesday, April 18th Fees: $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, $15 for students, $10 for people earning less than $30,000 per year Program Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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 For more information about JUFJ or the Labor Seder please email info@jufj.org or visit www.jufj.org | ||
04 / 16
Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
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 | ||
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04 / 18
Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 18 Apr 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 20 Apr 2008 - 8:59pm
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual? A National Symposium Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008. 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 | ||
04 / 19
(all day)
Start: 18 Apr 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 20 Apr 2008 - 8:59pm
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual? A National Symposium Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008. 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 Start: 11:00 am
End: 2:00 pm
The fight against mandating an HPV "vaccine" (drugs) in Washington, D.C. continues. In | ||
04 / 20
End: 8:59 pm
Start: 18 Apr 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 20 Apr 2008 - 8:59pm
WHAT'S UP WITH VENEZUELA? Participatory Democracy or Democracy as Usual? A National Symposium Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20, 2008. 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 | ||
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04 / 22
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
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. | ||
04 / 23
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
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? | ||
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04 / 26
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Lamond-Riggs Library 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.) | ||
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04 / 29
Start: 6:45 pm
End: 8:45 pm
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) | ||
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05 / 1
Start: 12:30 pm
End: 2:00 pm
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 For more info, contact may1dc@gmail.com Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
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 Demands include: | ||
