AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

In Boston July 13th-Workshop - The May Day 2006 general strike and lessons for today

7/10/2017 12:00 AM

John via bmdc-request

To mayday@lists.riseup.net

The May Day 2006 General Strike

--Resisting Deportations Today

May Day, 2006 witnessed the largest nationwide general strike in many decades. El Gran Paro Americano 2006, involved working people in the millions and shut down workplaces around the country, including the port of Los Angeles, many factories, and small businesses. It was preceded by huge mobilizations in a number of major cities against the criminalization of migrant workers. A workshop is being hosted by Sergio Reyes and John Harris who were central organizers of the May Day General Strike in Greater Boston in 2006. They will describe the mass mobilizations of 2006 and how they were organized, culminating in the May Day General Strike. The workshop will take up developments since the strike and discuss strategic and tactical approaches that can advance the movement today.

Thursday, July 13, 7:00 PM

Encuentro 5

9A Hamilton Place, Boston 02108

(One block from the Part Street T stop on the Red and Green lines)

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