Organized By Seattle Solidarity
Powderhorn Park Building, 3400 15th Ave S Minneapolis, MN (44.979035, -93.264929)
Ever been ripped off or abused by a boss or landlord and wanted to do something about it? Come to this presentation to learn a bit about the work of the Seattle Solidarity Network ("SeaSol"). It will be given by David Cahn, a member of the Seattle Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and an organizer with SeaSol. This event is family friendly; kids are welcome and childcare will be available for those who want it. --- SeaSol is a volunteer network of working people who believe in standing up for our rights. Our goal is to support our fellow workers' strikes and struggles, build solidarity, and organize to deal with specific job, housing, and other problems caused by the greed of the rich and powerful. A few examples of what we do. ➢ Bert got his rental deposit stolen. He and a group of Solidarity Network supporters visited the property manager at her home one morning, and within a few days she paid up. ➢ Jorge was owed $892 of wages, and the boss adamantly refused to pay. Jorge and a group of other workers visited the boss’s house, then leafleted the boss's church twice on Sunday mornings. After that, the boss agreed to pay Jorge every cent. ➢ Stephanie, Yvette and other long-term motel residents demanded relocation assistance when they were ordered out of their homes at short notice. Organized with the Solidarity Network, motel tenants and supporters defied eviction threats, visited the landlords’ neighborhood and launched an online and on-the-streets boycott campaign. Within a month the landlords met all our demands, paying 3-months’ rent per household to all residents who got involved. MORE INFO AT WWW.SEASOL.NET.