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Friday, May 02, 2003
Labor Union History for Kids
Join author Diana Cohn at a reading of her bilingual children’s book "Si, Se Puede! Yes We Can!" This beautifully illustrated tells the story of the 8,000 Los Angeles janitors from SEIU Local 1877 who went on strike in April 2000 to demand better pay and working conditions, and won a contract that guaranteed them a living wage. Told through the eyes of Carlitos, whose mother cleans an office building downtown while he sleeps each night, the story helps young people understand labor unions, strikes, the history of unions in the US and the concept of solidarity.
Co-sponsored by DC Jobs with Justice and SEIU Local 82, the reading will be followed by music, food and conversation with DC Janitors.
It all takes place Sunday, May 4, at 3 p.m., at Sisterspace and Books, 1515 U St. NW (U Street/Cardozo Metro; 14th or 16th Street buses). For more information, call 202/884-7635.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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