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Global Day of Action Against Starbucks!

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Date:
Saturday, July 05, 2008
Time:
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Event Type:
Protest
Organizer/Author:
Grand Rapids Starbucks Union
Email:
Phone:
616-881-5263
Address:
PO Box 6629 Grand Rapids, MI 49516
Location Details:
Starbucks locations worldwide

The Grand Rapids Starbucks Union (IWW) and the Spanish CNT have announced a Global Day of Action to protest Starbucks union busting in Sevilla, Spain and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On April 24th, 2008 Monica, a member of the CNT, was fired from a Starbucks in Sevilla for her union activity.
In Grand Rapids the National Labor Relations Board continues to investigate Starbucks for Unfair Labor Practices.
The two groups are calling on all social organizations, unions, and invdividuals to organize and participate in this Day of Action.

Stand up for worker's rights and against globalization!
Added to the calendar on Sun, Jun 8, 2008 9:55PM
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