Announcement :: Labor & Economics
Planning a Party? Don't Buy These Gallo Brands
21 Jul 2005
(Updated)
by
Solidarity Sister

If you still dare to throw a party now that the Santa Cruz anti-partying ordinance has been enacted, be sure to avoid the following brands. The are all owned by Gallo, a company who is continuing to use over 75% temporary workers, denying them any benefits or contracts. Gallo even tried to illegally get rid of the UFW last year.
Please boycott the following brands, sign on to the UFW's petitions and SPREAD the WORD!
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News :: Labor & Economics
Economic Treason - What Kind of Country Destroys the Job Market for Its Own Citizens?
author: PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, CounterPunch, July 15, 2005 -
The June payroll jobs report did not receive much attention due to the July 4 holiday, but the depressing 21st century job performance of the US economy continues unabated.
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LOCAL Interview :: Labor & Economics : Transportation
Rockin' the Boat: Metro Labor Dispute Continues
16 Jul 2005
(Updated)
by
V-Man
Interview with Bonnie Morr, chair of United Transportation Union Local 23, who represents bus operators and paratransit workers.
8 minutes
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LOCAL News :: Labor & Economics : Transportation
Bus Drivers Picket at Santa Cruz Metro Transit Center

On July 15, Santa Cruz County bus drivers' held an informational picket line at the Santa Cruz Metro Transit Center on Pacific Ave. in downtown Santa Cruz.
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The TRUTH about WALMART (aka EXPLOITMART)
Wal-Mart recently launched a multi million-dollar advertising campaign to silence its critics and hide the truth about the company. The following are the REAL facts about Wal-Mart.
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