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Home » Media Center » EBASE Newsletter Archives » July 2008 Newsletter
 | “Stimulating” Economic Justice!
We're almost there! The results are almost final from our first-ever grassroots funding drive! Dozens of grassroots donors have shown their collective power, committing nearly $4,700 to make the economy work for working people. And it's not too late
If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, today’s your chance! |
 | Announcing: The Worker Immigrant Rights Coalition!
After 9 months of organizing and referring to ourselves as "that new labor-based coalition on immigration," we are proud to finally announce the naming of the Worker Immigrant Rights Coalition (WIRC, pronounced "work")! The coalition has been coordinating trainings for workers and labor/community organizers about immigrant rights in the workplace, organizing protests outside of ICE offices in response to attacks on Woodfin and El Balazo workers, and mobilizing the labor movement to be part of May Day marches across the Bay Area. Read on to find out what we've been up to in June and July. |
 | March for Clean Air and Good Jobs at the Port of Oakland
Oaklanders deserve a lifetime of clean air and good jobs. We can't wait any longer! Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 2:00pm as we march and rally in support of a comprehensive clean trucks program! We'll meet at the Oakland Marriott, 10th Street and Broadway, and march to the Port of Oakland! |
 | Celebration, Farewell, and Transition: Amaha Kassa Leaves EBASE
On June 26th, seventy-five friends and allies gathered at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in downtown Oakland to celebrate and bid farewell to EBASE’s outgoing Executive Director, Amaha Kassa. The evening was punctuated by moving speeches and toasts honoring Amaha’s nine years of outstanding leadership with EBASE. Staff members shared favorite memories, labor leaders celebrated Amaha’s vision and passion, and ally friends and family wished him well in the future. |
 | Will Army Base Redevelopment Put Oaklanders to Work?
As the city prepares to select developers for the former Oakland Army Base, the national Partnership for Working Families unveiled a new report on June 25 showing that most military base redevelopment efforts fail to create sufficient family-sustaining jobs and address poverty and other critical community needs. The report also highlights ways that communities can better harness investment in public land at military bases to create good-paying jobs for residents, affordable housing and other community benefits. |
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