From: Andy Hamerlinck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Labor/GreenParty v WalMart 3.09 7pm
Up Against The Wal: Fighting Wal-Mart & Big Boxes in the Twin Cities 03.09.05 Come see the 12-minute documentary film Always Low, about the struggle in StPaul by Greens, unions, religious organizations, and others against the low wages and discriminatory practices of the world's biggest and most-sued corporation, Wal-Mart. Elizabeth Dickinson, narrator and producer of the film, and also co-chair of the Green Party of StPaul, will be on hand to discuss the making of the film. Bernie Hesse, organizer for United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 789 will lead a discussion of organized labor's role in the fight against Wal-Mart and big boxes in general. It all takes place Wednesday, March 9, 7pm at the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 7200 (3521 East Lake St Minneapolis. For further information on the event, contact Andy Hamerlinck at 651-340-1079. This event is proudly sponsored by UFCW Local 789 and the Small Is Beautiful Committee of the Green Party of StPaul. --- Greens Team Up With Labor for Wal-Mart Month In solidarity with the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 789, the Green Party of St. Paul announces its support for "Wal-Mart Month", an entire month dedicated to organizing and educating the public about the world's biggest and most-sued corporation. "We will not stand idly by while Wal-Mart spends millions on defensive ads that distort its despicable record on pitiful wages, union busting, sex discrimination, and a host of other practices," said party co-chair Andy Hamerlinck. "We're proud to tell the truth about Wal-Mart alongside the UFCW and other unions fighting for a better life for working people". In addition to supporting labor-led initiatives at Wal-Mart stores all month long, the Small is Beautiful Committee of the Green Party of StPaul is co-sponsoring a showing of the film "Always Low: What Happens When Wal-Mart Comes to Town (Uninvited)", by local filmmakers (and Greens) Elizabeth Dickinson and Ken Friberg. The showing will be Wednesday, March 9 at 7pm at the Communication Workers of America (CWA) Local 7200 in Minneapolis. It will be followed by a discussion led by Dickinson and UFCW organizer Bernie Hesse. "Always Low is one of the best films about Wal-Mart, period," said Hesse. "This film not only explains what's wrong with Wal-Mart's practices, but shows the strong opposition right here in the Twin Cities to the way they do business." The following night, March 10, at 7pm at Roseville Area High School, the UFCW and Friends of Twin Lakes will present "Stacy Mitchell: The Real Cost of Big Box." Greens have worked closely with Mitchell, "a leading expert on big box retail and its damaging effects on communities" on developing legislative strategies to combat big boxes like Wal-Mart in our cities and neighborhoods. While the Green Party of StPaul continues to fight Wal-Mart locally, we are also engaged in activities - such as helping to establish a Metro iIndependent Business Alliance (MIBA) - that strengthen our local economy and offer community-based economic alternatives to the Wal-Mart model. Wal-Mart Month is an excellent opportunity to continue the conversation about the kind of business practices we as citizens want to see in St. Paul. CONTACT Andy Hamerlinck, Co-Chair, Green Party of St. Paul p: 651-340-1079 e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] i: http://www.gpsp.org ------------------------------------------------- JOIN the St. Paul Issues Forum TODAY: http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/ ------------------------------------------------- POST MESSAGES HERE: [email protected] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
