US Labor Education in the Americas Project
www.myspace.com/usleapFighting for worker justice in the global economy
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- CHICAGO, Illinois, US
- Last Login: 9/22/2009
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Interests
General
USLEAP currently has the following primary campaigns and initiatives
Colombia, where more trade unionists are murdered each year than the rest of the world combined
Globalization and Trade, where new rules are needed to stop the race to the bottom for workers
Economic Justice for Flower and Banana Workers who produce for the U.S. market
Ending Sweatshops in Central America, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic
A Starbucks Initiative to benefit Coffee Workers
Movies
Romero, Carla's Song, Maria Full of Grace, Bread and Roses, Men With GunsTelevision
Books
Bananeras
Latest Blog Entries
- Sep 22, 2009 8:43 PM USLEAP Speaker Tour coming to Chicago and Madison!!
- Sep 10, 2009 3:53 PM US Presence at Colombia Bases
- Sep 8, 2009 3:21 PM Hey DC! Come Out!
- Jul 15, 2009 10:43 PM Coup in Honduras: Unions Fight Back. Action Need by Congress
- Jul 8, 2009 11:21 PM Final Push! Support Worker Rights and Oppose Violence in Guatemala
Blurbs
About me:
The US Labor Education in the Americas Project (USLEAP) works to support the basic rights of workers in Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico, especially those who are employed directly or indirectly by U.S. companies. Check out our website at www.USLEAP.org (En Español)Our mission is:
1. To support worker justice in the global economy, specifically to support workers in Central America, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico who are fighting for dignity, respect and and justice.
2. To secure global rules for the global economy that ensure respect for the basic rights of workers.
3. To hold U.S. corporations responsible for worker rights' violations in the factories and on the plantations from which they buy in Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.
4. To support trade policies and programs that condition participation on respect for the basic rights of workers.
5. To support the development of stronger cross-border relationships between Latin American workers and U.S. trade unions and community activists so that Latin America workers can more effectively use U.S. support campaigns to ensure their own rights.
USLEAP believes that in a global economy, it is in the best interests of U.S. workers that workers in other countries have the freedom to fight to improve their wages and working conditions.
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Contact us
US Labor Education in the Americas Project
P.O. Box 268-290
Chicago, IL 60626 USA
Telephone: 773.262.6502
Fax: 773.262.6602
info@usleap.org ..
Who I'd like to meet:
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Nov 23 2009 11:07 PM
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Oct 24 2009 12:01 PM
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Oct 17 2009 2:15 AM
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Oct 2 2009 2:49 PM
Come join us for an evening celebration of Brazilian Culture, documentary screening of Rhythmic Uprising.
Rhythmic Uprising is a documentary project that seeks to empower a movement of artists who are using Afro-Brazilian traditions to elevate the quality of life for children in the culturally rich region of Bahia, Brazil.
Saturday October 3, 2009. 6pm to 9pm, 1900 S. Carpenter.
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Sep 26 2009 2:40 AM
Brazilian Night in Pilsen featuring The Documentary Rhythmic Uprising
COME JOIN US ON SAT. OCT 3 at 6pm-9pm
IT WOULD BE LOTS OF FUN!
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Sep 10 2009 11:47 PM
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Aug 20 2009 10:55 PM
Come join us on Sunday, August 23rd at 3pm to
make a change for this students' future
& come see Capoeira Angola, It will be lots of fun:)
food will and drinks will be provided
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Aug 2 2009 11:31 PM
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Jul 30 2009 11:27 PM
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Jul 25 2009 12:53 AM
ARE YOU WILLING TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
THEN JOIN US TODAY AND LEARN CAPOEIRA!
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Jul 10 2009 8:19 PM
WELCOME!!!
Please, no "buy/sale friends" and/or "mafia" apps allowed... Thanks!
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Cheers and stay strong!
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Listen ... and Think
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Jul 7 2009 5:36 PM
Amigos, ya está disponible para escuchar en nuestro Myspace y en nuestra web, el primer corte de difusión de "Bipolar": "El hijo de Hernandez.... que lo disfruten!
Tambièn les dejamos unos pequeños videos de adelanto de la grabación .... En pocas semanas se edita el disco ....
Un fuerte abrazo a todos
Cuarteto
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Jul 3 2009 8:57 PM
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May 27 2009 8:21 PM
HI, JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH. EVERYONE WORK AND PLAY SAFE. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER. -
May 23 2009 3:39 PM
I hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekened. Please take time to remember, those who gave and are given still today. The following link is my Memorial Day Video. God Bless the American service men and woman. -
May 14 2009 10:00 PM
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May 2 2009 3:44 AM
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May 2 2009 1:02 AM
Feliz Cumpleanos!
Next time you are in my barrio, let me know and I will buy you your B-Day smoothie!
Estas son las mañanitas, que cantaba el Rey David. Hoy por ser día de tu santo, te las cantamos a ti.
Despierta mi bien despierta!, mira que ya amaneció. Ya los pajaritos cantan. La luna ya se metió.
Que linda está la mañana en que vengo a saludarte. Venimos todos con gusto y placer a felicitarte.
Ya viene amaneciendo. Ya la luz del día nos dio. Levántate de mañana. Mira que ya amaneció.
El día en que tú naciste, nacieron todas las flores y en la pila del bautismo cantaron los ruiseñores.
Quisiera ser un San Juan, quisiera ser un San Pedro, para venirte a cantar con la música del cielo.
De las estrellas del cielo quisiera bajarte dos; una para saludarte y otra para decirte adiós.
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Apr 29 2009 12:19 PM
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Dec 12 2008 10:20 PM
Boycott Forever 21
Saturday, December 13th,
35 North De Lacey Avenue,
Pasadena, CA, 91103
Gather at 11:30am
Begins at 12:00pm-3:00pm
NO MORE WAREHOUSES!
RESTORE
SOUTH CENTRAL FARM!
Can't make it Call In!
Visit our Blog to learn how you can still make your voice heard!
Info:
boycottf21@yahoo.com
myspace. com/boycottf21
Brought to you by: The Never Forever 21 Coalition
Please Support the Boycott!
Shop at alternative clothing stores!
Thank you!
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Dec 10 2008 9:42 PM
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Dec 10 2008 4:21 AM
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In Solidarity!
Lee Siu Hin
National Coordinator
National Immigrant Solidarity Network http://www. ImmigrantSolidarity. org
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