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Labor
activists from other unions supported Local 1877 by participating
in the picket line. Local 250 members Sharon Martinez (shop steward,
Mercy General Hospital) and Sherri Macias (Chief Shop Steward, Mercy
San Juan) are part of their union's political action committee. |
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As
night fell, janitors marched in a circuitous route from L Street to
J past the buildings in which they usually work. At L and 7th street,
a blockade was created by a continuous loop of marchers through the
intersection. As often with Local 1877, one is reminded that The People
could have the power, if only they would organize and choose to take
it. For about 15 minutes on June 17th, The People took power at L
Street and 7th. |
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"Janitors'
Rights" or anyone's rights--- what are they? For workers, the
National Labor Relations Board has defined your rights, and the California
Labor Code specifies some, and your Union contract determines some
more. But, as we all know, rights don't mean much unless you insist
on exercising them. Local 1877 is exercising their rights. |
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The
blockade at 7th and L Streets drew attention from the Sacramento police.
Though lights flashed and riot control gear was present, the police
(who belong to a union themselves) were remarkably restrained. The
president of Local 1877 was knocked down by an angry motorist, but
he and the other marchers continued undeterred. |
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Local
1877 Union President Mike Garcia proceeding undaunted after altercation
with motorist. |
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Marching
past the State Capitol on the way to other office buildings. |
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