Month April 2006

May 1 boycott actions

Listing of over 100 events in 60+ cities. Chicago: Immigration march could draw 300,000 people Los Angeles. Marches to cause gridlock California schools. Will they empty for May 1 protest? Las Vegas. Casinos fear boycott will cripple Strip San Diego.…

‘Bout time

US charges ex-Abu Ghraib officer The US military has charged the former head of the interrogation centre at Baghdad’s Abu Ghraib prison over the abuse of Iraqi detainees. Lt-Col Steven Jordan has been charged with seven offences including maltreatment of…

Huge marches expected for Los Angeles

Two immigrant rights demonstrations Monday in Los Angeles could each draw a half-million marchers or more, police said Thursday, as officials expressed concern about a major disruption of traffic, commerce and school. This is this first time to my knowledge…

May 1 boyycott news

Major meatpacking plant gives 15,000 workers day off MayԚ  1. California Senate votes to support work boycott May 1 immigrant boycott aims to “close” US cities “There will be 2 to 3 million people hitting the streets in Los Angeles…