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

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Fight For $15...Only The Beginning

This Saturday, February 15th at 2pm

15 Now New England

Day of Organizing

We are building a movement in New England for a $15/hr minimum wage. Workers and activists across the country have taken up this bold demand for a living wage for all working people. We need this movement in New England. Throughout this so-called "recovery" working people are being paid less and less, while the profits of New England based companies like Dunkin Donuts and Burger King are paying themselves huge bonuses. It's time for a fightback.

We are having an open conference this weekend in Boston for people to come and learn more about 15 Now and the growing movement for $15/hr minimum wage. We are gearing up to get $15/hr on the ballot in New England and to build actions and protests to build the pressure for this demand. We will have speeches and workshops for people to learn how to organize 15 Now in their workplaces and communities. Join us!

For any questions about this event or about the campaign for 15 Now, please email us at 15NowNewEngland@gmail.com.

For admission we ask for a donation of around $5, but no one will be turned away because they cant pay.