>Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2001 10:53:17 -0500 >From: Seth Wigderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Book Signing: Class Struggle in Hollywood 1930-1950 - Santa >Monica - Feb 17 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >From: Michael Everett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >You are invited to a book signing and talk by Gerald Horne, author of the >new book, "Class Struggle in Hollywood 1930-1950; Moguls, Mobsters, Stars, >Reds, & Trade Unionists". The author is a recent Fulbright Scholar at >Hong Kong University and professor of History and African-American studies >at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. > >WHEN: This Saturday, February 17, 5 P.M. > >WHERE: The Midnight Special Bookstore, 1318 Third Street, Promenade >in Santa Monica. > >"Class Struggle in Hollywood" is the first major work to explore the >struggles for democratic unionism in Hollywood that culminated in the >dramatic studio strikes and lockout of 1945-46. The lessons of those long >ago events have never been more relevant than they are today as Hollywood >workers once again struggle to confront the studios and build solidarity >among our unions. > >The author will be introduced by IATSE member and labor activist Michael >Everett. Following the presentation attendees will be invited to stay for >a discussion of the upcoming strikes and the possibilities of building >cross-union solidarity for the struggles that lie ahead. > >For more information: 310-394-2596 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] >====================================
