Forum: Workers' Struggles in Haiti and Guadeloupe

In Haiti, the unions are playing a major role in the struggle to restore democracy after the U.S. government removed democratically elected President Aristide and U.N. troops continue to occupy the country.

Yes We Can! Earlier this year, the trade unions of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe led a powerful “fight back” against the deepening worldwide economic crisis. United in a coalition of 50 organizations, the workers and people of Guadeloupe won a $250/month wage increase for low wage workers, more jobs for youth, a reduction in the prices of basic necessities and a moratorium on home foreclosures. Come find out more about this great victory as we learn to “fight back” against massive loss of jobs, healthcare, pensions and homes here in the USA.

Speakers:
Elie Domota, general secretary of the General Union of Workers of Guadeloupe (UGTG) and leader of the general strike there last winter.
Fignolé Saint Cyr, general secretary of the Autonomous Confederation of Haitian Workers (CATH). These two labor organizers will be speaking about the struggles of workers in their countries and regionally.

When: Wednesday July 8, 7 PM

Where: Small Auditorium (Room BG-11), Bonnell Building, Community College of Philadelphia, 17th south of Spring Garden

for information: philly.labor.forum@gmail.com or call 609.558.1869

Sponsored by: The Philadelphia Labor Forum, AFT Local 2026, International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu Jamal, Socialist Action, Philadelphia International Action Center, Philadelphia Against War