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A stop-TTIP message is painted on a road near the European Commission buildings, while more than 2000 protesters march through Brussels, joining citizens in 700 other cities across the EU and the US, in a day of action against the emerging Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and similar secretive international trade deals.
According to the coalition of citizens’ organizations that launched a self-organised European Citizens' Initiative on the free trade agreements (stop-ttip.org/), there are various reasons to worry about TTIP:
"1. A THREAT TO DEMOCRACY: If agreed, TTIP would give corporations the power to sue governments over decisions that could harm their future profits, undermining democratic decision-making made in the public interest.
2. A THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES: TTIP will create new markets in public services such as health and education, leading to greater liberalisation and privatisation. It would also make it very difficult to bring these services — as well as our energy and water — back under public control or renationalise them.
3. A THREAT TO FOOD SAFETY: Through a harmonisation of food safety regulation, EU food safety standards would be lowered to US levels. This would remove EU restrictions on genetically modified organisms GMOs), pesticides and hormone-treated beef.
4. A THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT: TTIP would see EU environmental regulations being harmonised and reduced to US levels, allowing a US-style fracking boom in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
5. A THREAT TO THE CLIMATE: With strong investor rights, TTIP would allow corporations to sue governments for bringing in new policies to leave fossil fuels in the ground.
6. A THREAT TO WORKERS’ RIGHTS: Workers’ rights could be reduced to US standards and businesses could relocate to US states and EU countries with the lowest labour standards.
7. A THREAT TO PERSONAL PRIVACY: Leaked documents indicate that TTIP could be used to reintroduce central elements of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA), which was rejected by the European parliament after popular protest. This could force internet providers to spy on their customers.
8. A THREAT TO FINANCIAL CONTROL: TTIP is set to remove many of the new financial regulations (such as banking safeguards) have been introduced since 2008 to prevent a future financial crash.
9. TTIP IS BEING NEGOTIATED IN SECRECY: While corporate lobbyists are playing an integral role in negotiations, the public have been shut out. All negotiators must sign nondisclosure agreements. There is no access to the draft text of the agreement — even for MPs — so most of what we know is from leaked documents.
10. TTIP IS A DANGEROUS BLUEPRINT FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD: If TTIP is agreed, countries in the global south will come under huge pressure to apply TTIP standards to avoid losing trade. The business lobby are upfront about their aim of creating ‘global convergence toward EU-US standards’. This would see free trade policies forced on poorer countries, that they have had no part in negotiating."
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Mike Halczak and Jim McGroarty -- Sheet Metal Workers from Philly -- came out this morning to send a message to anti-worker politicians. Says Halczak: "Lawmakers need to take notice. We're the middle class, and we're standing up for our rights."
Three protesters sitting in street holding hand, behind them police officer reads statement into microphone.
Muungano founder Mediatrix points to the day's schedule for culinary students.
In Bungoma, a small community on Kenya's western border, high unemployment often leaves young women vulnerable to forced prostitution and other forms of trafficking. UUSC's partner Muungano is training young women to work as cooks or run their own catering businesses. With UUSC's help, Muungano also rents land to grow organic, traditional crops, which are used to prepare meals for people with HIV/AIDS.
Photographer: Ariel Jacobson
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
Madison, Wisconsin
February 16, 2011
Wisconsinites gather in the capitol building to oppose Governor Scott Walker's plan to strip most State workers of many of their collective bargaining rights.
Photo by Rob Chandanais
SACOM要求品牌必須責成代工廠給予工人合理的生活工資，確保他們工時不超過法定時數，使他們無須爲了生計冒著生命危險工作。
SACOM asks the brands to ensure its supplier factory workers are paid a living wage without their working hours beyond the statutory limit, so they need not risk their life to support the living of their own and families.
IHLO說明中國牛仔服飾工廠危機四伏，大量牛仔布碎於車間飛揚，威脅工人肺部健康。
IHLO explains the large quantity of denim rags produced during the jeans polishing procedure can threaten workers' respiratory health.
Protesters sitting in street, one an African-American minister, other holds sign about better pay for fast food workers, behind three police officers, one holding microphone reading from paper in his hand, one Colorado State Capitol dome in the background
Protesters sitting in street, one an African-American minister, other holds sign about better pay for fast food workers, behind three police officers, one holding microphone reading from paper in his hand, one Colorado State Capitol dome in the background
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
UUSC, Economic Justice program.
Location: Georgia, United States.
Partner: SAAC
The Southern Alternatives Agricultural Cooperative (SAAC) is a pecan cooperative in southwest Georgia that produces shelled pecans and pecan candies for sale through fair trade.
SAAC is the only African American–owned pecan shelling facility in the United States — and it is run by women. The women who lead this cooperative are lifelong advocates who are determined to run a pecan-processing plant in a way that creates new business and jobs for workers, while strengthening local economies in southwest Georgia.
uusc.org
Members of United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 400 today voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement with Giant and Safeway that preserves their health and retirement security and increases their wages.
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
STITCH, a UUSC partner, is a network of women unionists, activists, and organizers that connects women in Central America and the United States so that together they are empowered to organize for economic justice.
STITCH supports and raises awareness about the rights of women workers by leading workshops on rights and leadership, conducting training exchanges and educational delegations to Central America, and documenting the voices and experiences of Central American laborers in the United States.
To learn more about the learning exchange between STITCH and the Mississippi Poultry Workers for Equality and Respect (MPOWER), visit www.uusc.org/content/women_workers_connect_internationall....
UUSC, Economic Justice Program
Partner: STITCH
Location: Morton, Mississippi
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the UNITE HERE Local 100 Airline Food Workers’ Thanksgiving Rally for Health Care at John F. Kennedy International Airport's American Airlines Terminal 8 on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
UUSC volunteers and members get an inside view of UUSC partner Equal Exchange's production facilities on its "roaster tour" in October 2008.
The UUSC Coffee Project is a collaboration between UUSC and Equal Exchange, a worker-owned, fair trade company based in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Through the Coffee Project, UUSC supporters can buy fair trade coffee, tea, sugar, chocolate bars, and other tasty treats in bulk for their social action groups or in their congregations, schools, and communities.
uusc.org
STITCH, a UUSC partner, is a network of women unionists, activists, and organizers that connects women in Central America and the United States so that together they are empowered to organize for economic justice.
STITCH supports and raises awareness about the rights of women workers by leading workshops on rights and leadership, conducting training exchanges and educational delegations to Central America, and documenting the voices and experiences of Central American laborers in the United States.
UUSC, Economic Justice Program
Partner: STITCH
Location: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
Jonathan Hansonbrook [K-L teacher].
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the UNITE HERE Local 100 Airline Food Workers’ Thanksgiving Rally for Health Care at John F. Kennedy International Airport's American Airlines Terminal 8 on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
UUSC, Economic Justice program.
Location: Georgia, United States.
Partner: SAAC
The Southern Alternatives Agricultural Cooperative (SAAC) is a pecan cooperative in southwest Georgia that produces shelled pecans and pecan candies for sale through fair trade.
SAAC is the only African American–owned pecan shelling facility in the United States — and it is run by women. The women who lead this cooperative are lifelong advocates who are determined to run a pecan-processing plant in a way that creates new business and jobs for workers, while strengthening local economies in southwest Georgia.
uusc.org
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
Curtis.
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
Grebinar.
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
UUSC, Economic Justice program.
Location: Georgia, United States.
Partner: SAAC
The Southern Alternatives Agricultural Cooperative (SAAC) is a pecan cooperative in southwest Georgia that produces shelled pecans and pecan candies for sale through fair trade.
SAAC is the only African American–owned pecan shelling facility in the United States — and it is run by women. The women who lead this cooperative are lifelong advocates who are determined to run a pecan-processing plant in a way that creates new business and jobs for workers, while strengthening local economies in southwest Georgia.
uusc.org
SACOM要求品牌全面禁制噴砂工序，立即正視牛仔褲工人的職業健康問題。
SACOM urges the brands to stop using sandblasting procedure, and protect denim workers' health.
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
Janine Sauer and Ed Orna [K-L support staff, transportation].
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
SACOM指出噴砂工序可以使工人染上致命的塵肺病，呼籲該工序應在全球予以全面禁止。
SACOM urges a blanket ban on the sandblasting procedure which can cause the denim workers fatal silicosis disease.
Workers and organizers from the United States, Canada, Japan, and Ireland, were convened by the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC) United to begin building alliances and sharing strategies to advance the rights of restaurant workers around the world.
Transnational Women Restaurant Workers meeting, December 2011.
Toronto, Canada
UUSC, Economic Justice program
uusc.org
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
The Brentwood store in D.C. is one of the first stores to be trying out the new pre-packaged meat program. During the event members educated customers about the affect this program would not only do to the quality of product but also the traditional meat cutting jobs, which would be on the chopping block
Apr 26, 2011 Teachers and support staff protest the specially called school board meeting at John Jay HS in Cross River where New Berlin, Wisconsin superintendent, Dr. Paul Kreutzer, was formally appointed the new superintendent for the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. Outside, Geoff Curtis leads pledge of allegiance; middle school music teacher Elena Gambulos-Cody and husband Peter Cody [flag shirt] sing; speakers include TA pres. Sandy Grebinar; Lee Cutler; support staff pres. Jeani Granelli. Board members: Kimberly Monzon (District Clerk); Troy Chryssos (student); Peter Treyz; Janet Harckham; Peter Breslin; Michael Jumper (Interim Supt); Kreutzer; Michael Gordon (Pres); Mark Lipton (VP); Eve Hundt;; Warren Schloat; Carol Ann Lee (Asst Supt); Alice Cronin (Asst Supt). .
Sharon Ballin parent, took kids out cause overcrowded; former PTA pres..
NOTE: All photos require the written permission of copyright holder Maria R. Bastone for usage. NO MODEL RELEASES; NO SALES; NO TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THIRD PARTY.
Event promoting two new reports by the Center for American Progress Action Fund's American Worker Project that describe how the Obama administration can immediately improve on the Bush administration's poor track record.
Video: www.americanprogressaction.org/events/2008/12/worker.html
Reports:
www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2008/enforcing_chan...
www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2008/contracting_re...
Jordan Barab, Kim Bobo, Thomas E. Perez, Catherine K. Ruckelshaus, Karla Walter, David Madland, Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ), Scott Amey, Margaret Daum, Richard C. Loeb, David Madland, Scott Lilly
Photo By:
Ralph Alswang
Photographer
202-487-5025
PLEASE CREDIT PHOTO: Ralph Alswang
Prayer Vigil to move Senator Landrieu to support the Employee Free Choice Act, Baton Rouge, 5/29/2009.
From left to right:
Dan Basham, AFL-CIO, Valerie Downing, CWA, Reverend Dillard, NALC, Monica Walker, Vice President Louisiana NALC
Prayer Vigil to move Senator Landrieu to support the Employee Free Choice Act, Baton Rouge, 5/29/2009.
Event promoting two new reports by the Center for American Progress Action Fund's American Worker Project that describe how the Obama administration can immediately improve on the Bush administration's poor track record.
Video: www.americanprogressaction.org/events/2008/12/worker.html
Reports:
www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2008/enforcing_chan...
www.americanprogressaction.org/issues/2008/contracting_re...
Jordan Barab, Kim Bobo, Thomas E. Perez, Catherine K. Ruckelshaus, Karla Walter, David Madland, Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ), Scott Amey, Margaret Daum, Richard C. Loeb, David Madland, Scott Lilly
Photo By:
Ralph Alswang
Photographer
202-487-5025
PLEASE CREDIT PHOTO: Ralph Alswang