Events
06 / 14
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06 / 15
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06 / 16
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06 / 17
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06 / 18
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Solidarity Divided: A conversation and book signing with Bill Fletcher Jr. Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | ||
06 / 19
Start: 11:30 am
End: 1:00 pm
Come celebrate the “Buy Better Than Smithfield†Metro/ Bus Advertisement Launch! The ads encourage DC area consumers to choose alternatives to Smithfield products in their supermarkets, with the slogan "Until Smithfield Does Better By Us, We Can Buy Better Than Smithfield." Poverty wages, brutal conditions, crippling injuries - 5,500 | ||
06 / 20
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06 / 21
Start: 8:00 am
End: 2:59 pm
A FAIR DEAL FOR ALL ATLANTIC CITY WORKERS CASINO WORKERS Rally in Atlantic City Contact Kevin Byrne to reserve a seat at On June 21, thousands of union members, community leaders and concerned citizens will rally to support Atlantic City casino dealers, slot technicians and other gaming employees are dedicated to quality service. We deal fairly and professionally with all our customers. Start: 12:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
Rally Against HIV and Racism Saturday, June 21st AIDS doesn't discriminate...but society does. Join the Metro Washington Public Health Association and DC Fights Back to Demand: | ||
06 / 22
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06 / 23
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Help Save Public Property! What: City Council Hearing on Public Property | ||
06 / 24
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Join CASA de Maryland, the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, and the Virginia Legal Aid Justice Center to demand that Verizon take responsibility for the proper payment of workers digging trenches to expand the Verizon-FiOS network! WHAT: PROTEST VERIZON'S TOLERANCE OF LABOR ABUSES WHEN: Tuesday, June 24th, 12 noon WHERE: Verizon DC Headquarters, 2055 L St. NW Metro to Farragut North, Farragut West. | ||
06 / 25
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Date: Wednesday, June 25 Help expose to the U.S. American public how President Arroyo's policies literally kill, especially since our tax dollars under the Bush administration have supported her government in the form of military and economic aid. Stop the Political Killings! | ||
06 / 26
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
TransAfrica Forum Arthur R. Ashe, Jr. Foreign Policy Library presents a Viewpoint Lecture Series Discussion with Liberian Labor Leaders on Economic Justice and the Rights of Workers in Liberia WHEN: Thursday, June 26, 2008; 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM WHERE: TransAfrica Forum, 1629 K Street NW, #1100, Washington, DC 20006 Join TransAfrica in welcoming: Mr. Austin S. Natee, the President of the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia. | ||
06 / 27
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06 / 28
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06 / 29
Start: 8:30 am
End: 4:00 pm
The DC Day Labor Union invites to its second Soccer Tournament this Sunday, June 29 from 8:30 to 4:00 pm at the playground located on 37th St and Tilden St NW. There will be the participation of day labors from Virginia, Maryland and the Distric. Food and Beverage will be provided. Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 29 Jun 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 2 Jul 2008 - 8:59pm
NOA Gathering VI: Building a Home for Organizers June 29-July 2, 2008 More info and registration online at http://noacentral.org/page.php?id=148 | ||
06 / 30
(all day)
Start: 29 Jun 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 2 Jul 2008 - 8:59pm
NOA Gathering VI: Building a Home for Organizers June 29-July 2, 2008 More info and registration online at http://noacentral.org/page.php?id=148 | ||
07 / 1
(all day)
Start: 29 Jun 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 2 Jul 2008 - 8:59pm
NOA Gathering VI: Building a Home for Organizers June 29-July 2, 2008 More info and registration online at http://noacentral.org/page.php?id=148 | ||
07 / 2
End: 8:59 pm
Start: 29 Jun 2008 - 8:00pm
End: 2 Jul 2008 - 8:59pm
NOA Gathering VI: Building a Home for Organizers June 29-July 2, 2008 More info and registration online at http://noacentral.org/page.php?id=148 | ||
07 / 3
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07 / 4
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07 / 5
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07 / 6
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07 / 7
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07 / 8
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07 / 9
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
Join the United Steelworkers and the Toxic Truth Tour to confront toxic traders and the corporate lobbyists at the Bush-administration-backed Import Safety Summit.
For more info on the campaign to stop toxic imports, check out www.stoptoxicimports.org For more info on this event, contact Patrick Young at pyoung(at)usw.org | ||
07 / 10
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:00 pm
In just three weeks, the Communication Workers of America's east coast contract with Verizon expires. On July 10th, CWA bargaining teams will be meeting with Verizon in Washington and New York. CWA members are planning mobilizations outside negotiations, and at every Verizon worksite. Come stand with CWA members in Washington, DC outside the negotiations: Thursday, July 10th CWA members at Verion want: | ||
07 / 11
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07 / 12
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Tenant Town Hall Meeting Saturday, July 12th Are you concerned about the city's response to poor housing conditions? Do you want to see real changes in the code inspection process, fining of negligent landlords, and the use of the city repair fund? If so, join hundreds of residents from around the city for the Tenant Town Hall. Convened by the Tenant Advisory Council | ||
07 / 13
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07 / 14
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