Tuesday, March 29, 2011

We Are One Events in Pennsylvania

We are One Events in PA

More information here: http://local.we-r-1.org/weareone/events/search

Upcoming Events:


April, 01
- Allentown, PA

We Are One!

We will be protesting Senator Toomey for introducing right to work for less legislation, supporting communist China instead of Americans, his negative stand on heatlh care reform and general disregard for working families. We will be reminding Senator Toomey of Dr. King's vision for working families and commemorate his assassination 43 years ago.
April, 04
- Allentown, PA

We Are One Press Conference, Lunch and Worksite Drop at T-Mobil

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., where he was standing with sanitation workers demanding their dream of a better life. Today, the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a middle-class life are under attack as never before. People across America—black, white, Latino and Asian American—are electrified by that s...
April, 04
- Allentown, PA

Rally for Common Sense

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., where he was standing with sanitation workers demanding their dream of a better life. Today, the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a middle-class life are under attack as never before. Pennsylvania has cut one billion in Education while giving away 833 million to business is...
April, 04
- Erie, PA

Informational Leafleting

We will be informational leafleting at all of the PLCB stores throughout Erie County, Volunteers will be asked to pick up packets at the Central Labor Council offices, proceed to a liquor store (all of them in our area are open on Monday) and distribute information on why the sale of them makes no sense. PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS, and to sign up for a shift. Than...
March, 29
- Kutztown, PA

No Budget Cuts to Education

Students, faculty, staff and community are having a "Stand Up for the Future" rally to support the investment in public education
April, 09
- Levittown, PA

Budget Campaign Coalition Legislative Forum and Canvass

Join legislators and voters in Bucks County for a forum about the PA budget and raising revenue in PA. Canvass voters in nearby neighborhoods about a Fair Share budget that raises revenue by closing Corporate tax loopholes and taxes Marcellus Shale gas drilling.
April, 04
- Meadville, PA

Informational Leafleting

We will be informational leafleting at all of the PLCB stores throughout Erie County, Volunteers will be asked to pick up packets at the Central Labor Council offices, proceed to a liquor store (all but one of them in our area are open on Monday) and distribute information on why the sale of them makes no sense. PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS, and to sign up for a shif...
April, 04
- Media, PA

We Are One/ Budget Rally

We Are One with Wisconsin Workers. While standing in Solidarity with attacks on Collective Bargaining rights around the Country we will address the attacks on working families taking place in Pennsylvania. From drastic proposed budget cuts to attacks on union rights and project labor agreements-- the fight is here.
April, 16
- Mercer, PA

Solidarity Rally

All local union members Local community members
April, 04
- Philadelphia, PA

Public Leafleting - Transit Hubs

The Philadelphia labor movement will be out at transit hubs, shopping centers, and lunchtime hotspots to spread the word about the attacks on workers and the middle class.
April, 04
- Philadelphia, PA

TUGSA 4/4 Rally

Recent elected Pennsylvania Governor, Tom Corbett has released his budget for the upcoming year. This budget includes a 50% cut to Temple Universities state funding, reducing our overall state funding to roughly 10% of our operating budget. These cuts are but one part of the attacks on working people and education taking place across the country! This affects all o...
April, 04
- Philadelphia, PA

March Madness

Eight PM rally with audio visual presentation focused on WE ARE One message followed by the live showing of the NCAA Championship game on projection screen. Beef and Beer minimum $25.00 dollar per ticket to support candidates for Philadelphia City Council supporting middle class worker's rights.
April, 02
- Pittsburgh, PA

PA Wants To Work! Resource, Jobs And Unity Fair

We're Standing United For Good jobs And A Fair Economy! Working Families didn't cause the economic crash but they're picking up the tab for the Wall St greed that did. Unemployed, dislocated and under-employed workers are bearing the brunt of the great recession. Join us to discuss issues and concerns and to connect with community resources and agencies that are t...
April, 04
- Pittsburgh, PA

Rally and Protest: Fighting for Our Rights & An Equitable Economy

Please join us as labor, community, student, environmental, faith and others come together to stand and fight for our rights that Dr. King died for and demand that CEOs and corporations pay their fair share!
April, 01
- Pittsburgh, PA

Fish Fry and Fellowship

Please join us for a free fish dinner as we make signs for the April 4th action, learn about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s fight for workers'rights and fellowship with our friends and neighbors. Space and food are limited so please RSVP!
April, 04
- Pittsburgh, PA

Free Solidarity Luncheon with Mexican Labor Leader

The Mexican government has launched a vicious attack against the independent labor movement in Mexico. On April 4, a national leader of the Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas (SME), Pipino Cuevas Velázquez,will be speaking at 1:00 p.m. at USW Headquarters, Five Gateway Center (Blvd. of the Allies and Stanwix St), 15222. This lunch program will follow a noon march and ...
April, 04
- Pittsburgh, PA

Leader of Mexican Electrical Workers Union Speaks at Pitt

The Mexican government has launched a vicious attack against the independent labor movement in Mexico. On April 4, a national leader of the Sindicato Mexicano de Electricistas (SME), Pipino Cuevas Velázquez, will be speaking at 7:00 p.m. University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Room 107 3900 Forbes Avenue, 15260. He will be joined by local leaders of public sector unions...
April, 04
- Scranton, PA

Visit to Senator Blake

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., where he was standing with sanitation workers demanding their dream of a better life. Today, the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a middle-class life are under attack as never before. People across America—black, white, Latino and Asian American—are electrified by that s...
April, 04
- Scranton, PA

Vigil Scranton

We will hold a Vigil at the John Mitchell Statue on Adams Ave in Scranton, PA
March, 30
- Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg Teach In

APSCUF at Shipp U is hosting a Teach in! Members of APSCUF, AFSCME, AFL-CIO affiliate unions, teachers, business owners, and community members are joining together for an all-day teach in. Learn about public sector collective bargaining. Get the facts about the governor's proposed budget and how it slashes public education funding. Get data about how much the PA State S...
April, 04
- University Park, PA

Walkout for affordable education and economy that works

Tuition hikes Departments slashed Employee layoffs Public Education slashed at all levels We need to come together and demand a economy that works for the people! Not one that is balanced on the people's backs! Join us to fight back against Corbett, to fight for a fair economy!
April, 01
- Waynesburg, PA

We Are One March/Rally

Workers and their families are invited to join a march for workers' rights. The march will be about 1.2 miles long, from the Waynesburg Airport to the Greene County Fairgrounds. The arch will end with a rally at the Fairgrounds. Speakers include United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) President Cecil E. Roberts, UMWA Secretary-Treasurer Danny Kane, PA AFL-CIO President Ri...
April, 04
- Williamsport, PA

We Are One- Fighting Back

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., where he was standing with sanitation workers demanding their dream of a better life. Today, the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a middle-class life are under attack as never before. People across America—black, white, Latino and Asian American—are electrified by that sam...
April, 04
- Williamsport, PA

We Are One- Fighting Back

Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tenn., where he was standing with sanitation workers demanding their dream of a better life. Today, the right to bargain collectively for a voice at work and a middle-class life are under attack as never before. People across America—black, white, Latino and Asian American—are electrified by that sam...

Worksite Events:


April, 04
- Wilkes Barre, PA

Solidarity Walk

We will walk in Solidarity.
April, 04
- Philadelphia, PA

We Are One at Temple University

Unions at Temple University rally together in solidarity with others across the country, and on the anniversary of the assasination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, to fight against budget cuts proposed by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett. Speakers include:Randi Weingarten, President of The America Federation of Teachers; Henry Nicholas, President, District 1199C and ...

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