IWW Training this Weekend

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Reblogged from Chicago I.W.W:

This coming Saturday and Sunday (March 17th and 18th) the IWW will be hosting a Workplace Organizing Training 101.

This is a comprehensive two-day class on how to organize with co-workers to improve workplace conditions including (but are not limited to) better hours, wages, safety, paid sick days, 
maternity/paternity leave, paid days off, workplace dignity, and job security.

The training covers a diverse set of strategies such as building a workplace committee, engaging in solidarity unionism, direct action, and contract unionism.

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Piccolo parents defend their school, children and teachers, protest “Turnaround”

Posted on February 18, 2012 by
This afternoon Piccolo Elementary parents held a Press Conference to defend their school. They announced that they will occupy Piccolo to protest the Board of Education’s plans. The Board plans to vote on Wednesday to turnaround Piccolo and hand over management of the school to AUSL, Academy for Urban School Leadership, a privately connected firm with ties to City Hall. For the time being, you can follow what’s happening on Occupy Chicago’s UStream account.
To support the parents of Piccolo, go to Piccolo School, 1040 N. Keeler. Bring friends, food, blankets, and water. Support Our Schools, Don’t Close Them!



Let’s tell Mayor Emanuel:

Support Our Schools
Don’t Close Them!
4:00 PM Monday, February 20th

Rally at Lake View High School
4015 N. Ashland Avenue
CPS has wasted millions on school closings, which hurt our students and tear apart communities.
Demand:
  • Smaller Class Sizes
  • School Libraries
  • Full Curriculum
Let’s pack the next Board of Education meeting!
On Wednesday, February 22nd, the Board will vote to turnaround, phase-out, and close more neighborhood schools.
6:00AM-8:00 AM picket
If you would like to attend the meeting, you are well within your rights to request a personal business day.
Arrive at the Board of Education (125 S. Clark) by 4:00 AM if you want to speak.
To get involved contact:

Action Calendar
4pm Mon. Feb. 20
Rally to Support Schools
Lakeview High School
4015 N. Ashland
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Call-in to Stop Closings!
Click here for more info.
Call CEO Brizard at
6am-8am Wed. Feb. 22
Rally before Board of Ed Mtg.
CPS Headquarters
125 S. Clark St.
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Mutual Buffet Benefit Friday April 1st

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Friday, April 1 · 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Multi Kulti / Q4

1000 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL
Eat, socialize, and discuss global responses to service cuts and unemployment. From Greece to Wisconsin, let’s educate ourselves and imagine solutions for Chicago! Vegan and vegetarian options will be available. Bring a dish, a drink, or just yourself. Diverse perspectives are welcome.

Hosted by the aspiring chefs of Four Star Anarchist Organization (fourstaranarchist.org) and the Lucy parsons’ worker center (lucycenter.org).

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Welcome!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

The Lucy Parsons Workers’ Center is an effort by volunteer organizers to empower working people in their workplace and housing struggles.  By building working class solidarity through direct action and democratic methods, we seek to create a space where people can solve their problems with bosses and landlords without appealing to government or charity help.

The Lucy Center is an affiliate of the Chicago Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. The IWW is a member-run union for all workers, a union dedicated to organizing on the job, in our industries and in our communities. IWW members are organizing to win better conditions today and build a world with economic democracy tomorrow. We want our workplaces run for the benefit of workers and communities rather than for a handful of bosses and executives.

Is the Lucy Center right for you?

The Lucy Parsons Workers’ Center is committed to defending the right to fair treatment in our homes and on the job. By working together, overwhelming problems become winnable fights. Below is a list of common problems — if any of these have or are currently are happening to you, please contact Lucy Center for a consultation!

On the Job:

  • Money was withheld from your paycheck
  • You have not been paid for your labor or hours worked overtime
  • You have been unfairly disciplined or punished
  • You have been discriminated against for any reason

    • At Home:

  • Your security deposit has been unfairly withheld
  • Your landlord has been denying you essential services (heat, water, etc.)
  • Your landlord refuses to fix major problems
  • Your home is not meeting health codes

    Is your concern unlisted? We’d still like to hear it and see if Lucy can help!

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