Exploitation-free holiday shopping with LA's first Fair Trade Pop-Up Store (tags)
The Los Angeles Garment Worker Center has opened LA's first Fair Trade Pop-Up Store in the heart of downtown's garment district, making it possible to buy gifts for the holidays without exploiting workers.
MIWON cover for LAPD mayday attack unresolved (tags)
MIWON maintains its refusal to publicly renounce its cover for LAPD mayday attack, enabling police commanders to escape accountability.
Our Voices Will Not Be Silenced! (tags)
Organizations including CARECEN, the MIWON network, LA Archdiocese Social Justice Committee, LA Federation of Labor, SEIU 1877, and the We Are America Coalition have announced a Procession and Vigil from Immanuel Presbyterian Church to MacArthur Park, on Thursday, May 17th at 5pm. Read on for Flyer and full info in Spanish and English.
MIWON still covering for LAPD mayday attack (tags)
MIWON march 'leaders' still backing lapd statements blaming activists for the designed police assault.
May 1st: Demand Genuine Legalization and Dignity and Respect for All Wo (tags)
Kick Off Rally for May 1st March at 3pm: This year, MIWON is hosting the kick off rally for the Los Angeles May 1st march. For the past five years, MIWON has sponsored an action on May 1st to draw attention to low- wage workers’ rights and to demand genuine legalization as a step towards fair treatment of all workers.
Celebrate International Worker’s Day! (tags)
Join MIWON, the Multi-Ethnic Immigrant Organizing Network, as we celebrate International Worker’s Day and rally together with workers and community supporters to fight the recent legislative attacks on immigrants.
MAY DAY EMERGENCY ALLIES MEETING (tags)
MIWON would like to invite you to a MAY DAY EMERGENCY ALLIES MEETING next Weds., 5-7 pm at the UCLA Downtown Labor Center.
Garment Workers–Demonstration Against Forever 21 & Sweatshops (tags)
In front of the Santa Monica Mall, Saturday May 29th between 3 PM and 4 PM more than 50 garment workers protested against Forever 21 labor practices and sweatshops. Below find 13 pictures, a 70 seconds video, and the content of a Garment Worker Center’s flyer.
THURS 7PM: Sonali & Medea on Afghanistan & Iraq (tags)
Night of Resistance & Solidarity with the People of Afghanistan and Iraq WHEN: May 27th 2004 - 7:30-9:30pm WHERE: Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 W. Wilshire Blvd @ Berendo, LA
NIGHT OF RESISTANCE & SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN & IRAQ (tags)
This event is a fundraiser for Afghan Women's Mission and Global Exchange. Our speaker's, Sonali Kolhatkar and Medea Benjamin wil not only be speaking about the organization and their work, but also about the current situations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
(RESUBMITTED) Finally a Little Truth in Advertisement! (tags)
Kudos to the Garment Worker Center and www.sweatshopwatch.org for providing that great billboard right across the street from Forever 21’s Beverly Center location. Billboard location: La Cienega and Beverly Blvd. Northeast corner.
Finally a Little Truth in Advertisement! (tags)
Kudos to the Garment Worker Center and www.sweatshopwatch.org for providing that great billboard right across the street from Forever 21’s Beverly Center location. Billboard location: La Cienega and Beverly Blvd. Northeast corner.
Garment Worker's Joint Action July 13th. (tags)
The "Garment Worker Center" on behalf of L. A. area workers have staged a robust citizens action to alert the consumer and general public of the clothing chain "Forever 21" unfair labor practices. Tomorrows action will be at the 3rd. St. Promenade 3:30 p. m. For more information, contact them on the web.
Pic #6 May 18th Garment Workers Protest FOREVER XXI (tags)
Location: West Hollywood CA Info: www.Sweatshopwatch.org Forever 21's Beverly Center storefront. Projected earnings for 2001 were up to $400 million. (As reported by the Garment Worker Center)
Pic #5 May 18th Garment Workers Protest FOREVER XXI (tags)
Location: West Hollywood CA Info: www.Sweatshopwatch.org Comment: The man carrying the green lettered sign is referring to Forever 21's hiring of the law firm, Lathan and Watkins to defend them while refusing to negotiate with the workers. (As reported by the Garment Worker Center)
Religious Supporters Declare "Season of Conscience" and Join Boycott Against Forever 21 (tags)
This is the press release for the Saturday demonstration. Forever 21 can rake in $400 million this year, but the people who make the clothes are paid sub-minimum. If this rubs you the wrong way, show up and protest.
Tis The Season To Fight For Justice--For Garment Workers at Forever 21! (tags)
Join Mobilization for the Human Family in this Season of Conscience Demonstration in Support of the Boycott of "Forever 21" Stores And to Support Los Angeles Garment Workers in Their Fight for Justice from retailer Forever 21! Saturday, December 15
Garment Workers Launch Campaign Against Local Sweatshop (tags)
Los Angeles-Nineteen garment workers are joining together to launch a public campaign against Forever 21, a popular retailer of young women's clothing. Picket and press conference Thursday, 9/6. Join the fight against sweatshops.