In the aftermath of the May Day 2007 police riot targeting migrant workers, members of the MacArthur Park area, youth and others joined together to support those targeted, those with no papers, those with less means, all others, from the bottom up. This blog is space for an exchange of ideas, news, recipes for survival and recipes for change. Please move with us, follow the blog, love us, support us and talk to us.Our audience is the world wide community in movement.Support one another.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Justice for Janitors! Justice for all Workers!
"As we approach a looming deadline on our contract, I can't help but get more infuriated at the corporations that cry they have no money to offer janitors a modest wage increase, healthcare for workers and their families, protection and respect for our immigrant workers and their years of service. This photo is a reminder, at least to me, of what starting a movement looks like. Here, LAPD is seen doing what they do best; serving the wealthiest among us by protecting their property. Some would say this iconic photo truly captures the struggle of our janitors. But it's not this photo they remember: its the man featured in it. He died as a result of his injuries. I support our janitors. And I march beside them in whatever direction they choose to go. Hasta la victoria siempre!"
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