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Steppenwolf Allende
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posted 29 December 2006 04:38 PM      Profile for Steppenwolf Allende     Send New Private Message      Edit/Delete Post  Reply With Quote 
The IWW--the once large and powerful union that openly called for the replacement of capitalism with a democratic socialist economy, and that set the stage for all-industrial organizing over 100 years ago, actually organized a group of immigrant workers earlier this year at a typical sweatshop in the US.

After reaching a collective agreement, the bosses have decided just to fire everybody. They are asking for phone calls and letters to put pressure on the bosses.

Here's the web site for more info:

EZ Supply Workers Fight-Back


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