So did any of you folks in the US hear anything about the strike? I think it's great that there is a still a strong union that isn't afraid to stand up. Were the effects of the strike felt even if it didn't get media coverage?
www.democracynow.org/2008/5/...own_west
Having lived in Europe for 20 years now, I've gotten used to May first being a holiday.
I also heard that dockworkers in South Africa refused to unload Chinese ships with weapons that were headed for one of the many unstable African countries, don't remember which.
www.democracynow.org/2008/5/...own_west
Having lived in Europe for 20 years now, I've gotten used to May first being a holiday.
I also heard that dockworkers in South Africa refused to unload Chinese ships with weapons that were headed for one of the many unstable African countries, don't remember which.
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Re: Dockworkers strike for Peace on International Workers Day
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 7:44 PM.....large demonstration along Alaska Way in Seattle. Full stoppages, despite Pacific Maritime Assoc. threats to press contract violations......mainstream press finally........finally identifying May Day as a legit working class holiday....never thought I'd live to see this much progress towards US legitimacy....goditwasgreat! -
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Re: Dockworkers strike for Peace on International Workers Day
Sat, May 3, 2008 - 8:24 PMThe whole Pacific Coast had a strike and it is about time that unions really step in. This war is full of madness.
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