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From: Teresa Gutierrez
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:37 AM
Subject: Truck Drivers & May Day
We are excited to report that a truck will be leading the May Day March
from Union Square to Foley Square tomorrow.
This is great news to show our solidarity among all workers of all
nationalities, documented, undocumented or born in the U.S.
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For Immediate Release:
Transportation Workers Coalition for Change
Contact: Billy Randel, 646-645-6284
New Jersey Port Truckers to Strike Over Fuel and Energy Costs
Workers Will Rally Off the New Jersey Turnpike in Large Work Stoppage
WHAT: Port truckers will stop work for two days to protest rising fuel
and energy costs.
WHY: Rising fuel and energy costs are threatening the ability of port
truckers to earn a
decent living and
support their families as well as negatively
impacting communities
across the country. NJ port truckers are taking action as part of a
national effort of
transportation workers including - longshoremen and women, taxi
workers, port and long
haul truck drivers, and railway workers - to build rank and file unity.
WHEN: April 30th at 10:30am.
HERE:
Vince Lombardi Truck Stop at Exit 18 of the New Jersey Turnpike.
WHO: Port truckers, labor supporters from the Industrial Workers of
the World IU460/640 and Teamsters Local 805, and community allies.
Vince Lombardi Truck Stop at Exit 18 of the New Jersey Turnpike.
WHO: Port truckers, labor supporters from the Industrial Workers of
the World IU460/640 and Teamsters Local 805, and community allies.