Unity in Dream City: Organizing for Local Justice in 2009
Compiled by Andrew Willis Garcés and Mackenzie Baris

INDEX:

*The Year in Struggle

*Victories – Organized by Issue
Housing/Gentrification
Labor/Workers' Rights
Youth/Education
Public Sector & Safety Net
Police Accountability

In late October, a small but committed band of rodmen - construction workers who place the reinforcing steel in the concrete structure of buildings, bridges, power plants, etc - walked off the job at Wings Enterprises. While many of the striker's demands are familiar -- a living wage, benefits and a respectful workplace - they're also demanding drinking water and basic safety equipment.

The NEWS from DC Jobs with Justice
Fall 2009

In this issue:
*Protecting the public sector: Holding elected officials accountable
*Profile of Solidarity
*Iraqi Labor Leaders Speak Out
*Day Laborer Victory
*Hotel Worker Solidarity

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Protecting the public sector: Holding elected officials accountable