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Sponsored by The Troy Area Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Council for Latin American Advancement The Eighth Step New York Labor History Association The Solidarity Committee of the Capital District Albany Chapter United University Professions Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace Sanctuary for Independent Media Italian Neighborhood Association, S. Troy Upstate NY IWW Speakers: Gene Rodriguez Capital District Workers Center Shamshad Ahmad Albany Muslim Defense Committee Gerry Zahavi Labor Historian David Kaczynski New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty Michael Barrett Hudson Mohawk Industrial Gateway May Day 2006 May Day Concert Sat. May 5, 8pm The Eighth Step presents an evening of intelligent often irreverent & sometimes raucous muscial commentary Anne Feeney Union Maid Labor Activist Performer with Evan Greer Riotfolk Sanctuary for Independent Media, Troy, NY Info and Tix 518-434-1703 April 28 is Worker Memorial Day 10am James Connolly Memorial, Troy more information Art Fleischner alad8(nospam)@verizon.net 518 273 2759 May Day Links The Haymarket Tragedy Don Rittner on Troy's 1999 May Day May Day 2003 Photos May Day 2004 Photos Holt Labor Library on May Day May Day-The Real Labor Day All Photos by Jon Flanders unless otherwise noted Sacco and Vanzetti and immigrant raid stock and news photos |
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| Italian immigrant workers Sacco and Vanzetti 1923.. | New Bedford immigration raid 2007 |
May Day Festival and Free Speech Event
featuring the regional premiere of
Peter Miller's film
Sacco and Vanzetti
The story of the persecution of two immigrant workers
in the early 20th century
featuring the regional premiere of
Peter Miller's film
Sacco and Vanzetti
The story of the persecution of two immigrant workers
in the early 20th century
South Troy's Open Marketplace
corner of Hill St and Liberty St, Troy, NY
Tuesday, May 1, 5-10pm
Under a Tent in case of inclement weather
With Food, Entertainment, Children's Activities, Storytelling, Literature Tables
Maria Zemantauski, Flamenco Guitar
Barbara Chepaitis, Story Teller
Solidarity Singers
Pictures of 2007 May Day
May Day 2007
National Mobilization to Support Immigrant Workers
Rights!
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Community Rally for Immigration Rights
May 1, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
At the corner of Washington Ave. & Lark St. in downtown Albany.
- During the rally, some immigrants will speak of loved ones being arrested and deported.
- We are advocating for real immigration reform.
- Please bring photographs of people who have been arrested/deported from our community.
- Please wear white shirts - in solidarity with immigrants
- Please bring signs in language of your choice
- We will distribute information to pedestrians
- This is a peaceful gathering - please follow nonviolent guidelines.
Prior to the rally, some folks will gather at 11am in front of Holy Family Church (corner of Central Ave. and North Lake),
then walk to the intersection of Washington and
Lark. This gathering is co-sponsored by: Holy Family Church, Albany Catholic Worker Community, ARISE, Labor Coalition for Latin American Advancement, Groupo de Jovenes Signos de Cristo Vivo, Rosa House -- Troy Catholic Worker, the Capital District Worker Center and more groups . . . QUESTIONS?
Call Fred Boehrer, Albany Catholic Worker at 518-482-4966 or
Gene Rodriguez (518) 482-5595.
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May Day is Equality and Justice Day
Lunch Time Rally
West Capitol Park
May 1, 12:15-1:15pm
Wear Your Union Colors
Support Your Brothers and Sisters
LGBT Equality and Justice Day 2007
Join hundreds of LGBT New Yorkers and their allies
in rallying for the passage of the
Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act(GENDA)
the Dignity for All Schools Act and our right
to legally marry
more information www.prideagenda.org
or call: 518-472-3330
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