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Jin Workers WinSubmitted by massjwj on Thu, 2008-02-28 09:22.
Victory Report! Jin Workers Win! Jin Workers Win Class Settlement for Stolen Tips Chinese wait-staff who lodged a class action lawsuit against Jin Asian Cuisine Restaurant reached a settlement last month, compensating workers for tip theft and other wage irregularities. The owners of Jin Restaurant, a 1,000-seat venue located in Saugus, agreed to pay $110,000 to all tipped employees who worked at the restaurant between 2004 and the Social Security is a safety net, not a drag net!
When: Thursday Oct. 11th May Day 2007Submitted by massjwj on Mon, 2007-04-23 15:32.
MAY DAY
2007! STOP the RAIDS & DEPORTATIONS, YES to FAMILY, Reunification, JUST & Immediate Immigration Reform.
Immigration: Challenges & Opportunities for the Labor MovementSubmitted by massjwj on Mon, 2007-04-23 15:25.
Date: Monday, April 30, 2007 Place: Labor Voter Guides Are In!Submitted by massjwj on Mon, 2006-10-16 13:56.
These Union
Voter Education Guides have been produced by Massachusetts Jobs With Justice to help
educate union members on issues of concern to the labor movement The
guides address Immigration CORI,
Education, Question 2 and Question 3. Labor Weighs In On Immigration DebateSubmitted by massjwj on Thu, 2006-07-06 11:20.
June 22, 2006 Dear Legislator: We, the undersigned labor leaders and organizations, would
like to respond to the concerns raised by the recent discussion in the media
about immigrant workers in According to a recent study by the Center for Labor Market
Studies at Fired for May Day Activity? Not in MassachusettsSubmitted by massjwj on Tue, 2006-05-09 13:03.
Victory Report! Fired for May Day Activity? Not in Massachusetts! A few employers took the unfortunate action of firing workers for participating in May Day activities. We are happy to report that these 3 employers have since reconsidered their actions. These employers have offered to take back all but one worker, who was offered 2 months pay in lieu of his job. There are still a couple of cases pending that we will be wrapping up by the end of the week, and may still need your support. These victories were accomplished with the help of many of you May Day ResourcesSubmitted by massjwj on Fri, 2006-04-28 10:11.
Below are resources and information on workers’ rights
and May Day activities. This is not
legal advice but opinions we have collected. May Day Actions!Submitted by massjwj on Thu, 2006-04-27 18:15.
Un Dia Sin Inmigrantes May 1, 2006 Todo el
Dia No ir a
trabajar No ir de compras – Don’t go
shopping No Usar Transporte Publico – Don’t use public transportation Los
Estudiantes Usar un liston blanco en el brazo o una playera blanca Wear a white arm band or a white shirt. Invita: Coalición de
Organizaciones de Massachussets por una Reforma Migratoria Justa y Humanitaria
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