Tuesday, March 13th, 2007
Tom Morello confirms for Chicago + Midwest Encuentro + Campaign Talking Points
Tom Morello (aka The Nightwatchman), former guitarist for Rage Against the Machine, has joined Zack de la Rocha, Olmeca, Son del Centro, the Hot 8 Brass Band, Rebel Diaz, and others as a confirmed participant in the CIW’s Carnaval & Parade for Fair Food, Real Rights, and Dignity , April 14 in Chicago!
Tom is just the latest artist to throw his support behind what is quickly shaping up to be an unforgettable weekend, with a jam-packed program full of music, protest, culture, and just maybe a bit of history. Make plans today to join us in Chicago for the April 13-14 mobilizations for farmworker justice! http://www.ciw-online.org/Save_the_date.html
* Check out the 2007 Truth Tour site here: http://www.ciw-online.org/2007truthtour/index.html
Locally, over 60 CIW allies from Chicago, Detroit, Carbondale, and other points in the region gathered in late February for the hugely successful Midwest Encuentro. The weekend featured discussion and strategizing with CIW members, students, and community organizers which laid the groundwork for sustained support for the McDonald’s campaign in the fast-food giant’s own backyard.
* See photos from the Midwest Encuentro here: http://www.sfalliance.org/mwencreport.html
Finally, just in time for the last few intense weeks of education and outreach leading up to Chicago, the CIW has produced two important documents that provide a quick background and supporting facts on farmworker wages and working conditions as well as the Campaign for Fair Food. Go to http://www.ciw-online.org/news.html to download copies and share with friends to help spread the word about the campaign and why the mobilization in Chicago is so crucial.
Thanks,
SFA
organize@sfalliance.org