2009 Jul 6 - 7:00pm
Come Welcome Leaders of the Trade Union Movement in Haiti and Guadeloupe to BostonØ Elie Domata: General Secretary, General Union of Workers of Guadeloupe (right)
Ø Fignolé Saint Cyr: General Secretary,
Autonomous Confederation of Haitian Workers (below)
7:00 P.M. – Welcome, Presentations and DiscussionIn Haiti, the unions are playing a major role in the struggle to restore democracy after the U.S. government removed democratically elected President Aristide and U.N. troops continue to occupy the country.
Yes We Can! Earlier this year, the trade unions of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe led a powerful “fight back” against the deepening worldwide economic crisis. United in a coalition of 50 organizations, the workers and people of Guadeloupe won a $250/month wage increase for low wage workers, more jobs for youth, a reduction in the prices of basic necessities and a moratorium on home foreclosures. Come find out more about this great victory as we learn to “fight back” against massive loss of jobs, healthcare, pensions and homes here in the USA.
Sponsored by: Chelsea Uniting Against the War/Chelsea Uniéndose en Contra de la Guerra
Endorsed by: Bolivarian Circle of Boston, Greater Boston Stop the Wars Coalition, Mass Global Action, Proyecto Hondureño
For Information Contact Lyn at 617-461-6598 or Suren at 617-968-0880
(Labor Donated)
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