Thanks to everyone who turned out for the performances - the event, the audience, the feeling in that space at that moment, the workers who spoke... everything exceeded our most positive expectations. We counted about 200 people on Friday night and about 100 on a chilly Sunday afternoon. So did the Oakland Tribune:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_11164601A post-show update is coming soon, along with photos.
Some ways you can be involved in current struggles:
DON’T CROSS A PICKET LINE!
When you see a group of workers picketing, stop & talk with them about their issues.
SUPPORT IMMIGRANT WORKERS!
Come to the Emeryville City Council meeting (1333 Park Ave.) at 7pm on Monday Dec. 15th to stand in solidarity with Woodfin workers. www.workingeastbay.org
TAKE ACTION FOR PORT TRUCK DRIVERS & THE WEST OAKLAND COMMUNITY! www.oakland.cleanandsafeports.org
SUPPORT HOTEL WORKERS!
March in solidarity on Dec. 18 from The Crowne Plaza to the Holiday Inn in Concord. www.hotelworkersrising.org SIGN THE PETITION TO SUPPORT THE EMPLOYEE FREE CHOICE ACT!
www.freechoiceact.org
Thank you. Keep fighting.
Oakland 1946
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