Monthly Archives: February 2012

Eugene V. Debs Presidential Candidate Attacks “the Monstrous System” of Capitalism 100 years ago

Early American Socialist Eugene V. Debs attacked the “Monstrous System” of capitalism and the capitalist Democrat, Republican and Progressive parties in his 1912 acceptance speech as the Socialist Party Presidential candidate. Below is an abridged version of this speech….. The … Continue reading

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Longview Report – ILWU workers name Occupy as crucial in EGT settlement – Feb 11, 2012

Longshore workers name Occupy movement as crucial in EGT settlement Coordinated action by West Coast Occupys proves effective as ILWU Local 21 ratifies contract Longview, WA, Feb. 11, 2012 – Members of the ILWU and the labor community named the … Continue reading

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UPWA Important: Report from the Alameda Labor Council 2-6-12!

Important: Report from the Alameda Labor Council delegates’ meeting February 6, 2012 Charges having been filed with the ALC President David Connolly on January 23rd against Port Commissioner/ Alameda Labor Council (ALC) Delegate Victor Uno and his wife ALC Executive … Continue reading

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Article: Gov. Brown’s Tax on 99 percent

A Tax On The 99 Percent, Robert Gammon, East Bay Express, Feb. 8 Governor Jerry Brown is hoping that the tax-the-rich fever sweeping the nation will propel his ballot measure to victory this November. But a closer look at his … Continue reading

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Article: Gov. Brown’s Tax on 99 percent

A Tax On The 99 Percent, Robert Gammon, East Bay Express, Feb. 8 Governor Jerry Brown is hoping that the tax-the-rich fever sweeping the nation will propel his ballot measure to victory this November. But a closer look at his … Continue reading

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Alameda Labor Council Resolution / Use of Coast Guard

The following resolution was adopted this evening by the Alameda Labor Council, overturning a recommendation of the Executive Committee to table it as moot in light of the settlement between EGT and ILWU. It does not speak to the settlement … Continue reading

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2/11 Protest Against SEIU Pres Mary Kay Henry And Company

STOP Concession Bargaining & Union Busting! Protest SEIU Pres Mary Kay Henry & company Saturday February 11, 2012 Protest/Rally Starts At 8:00AM & Press Conference At 11:00AM Oakland Airport Hilton 1 Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, CA 94621 The SEIU which is … Continue reading

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Legal victory restores furlough pay for 700

Following this logic the work done by many Unit 10 scientists which is Federally funded should also recive the same exemeption and rebate. But alas the scientists fake union the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS) never really fought this … Continue reading

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