Activities will include teach-ins and discussions. The week will culminate with a march and rally for trade justice on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the United Auto Workers Local 879 union hall in St. Paul.
“Join us in celebrating a decade of action and the continued struggle for global justice and fair trade,” said Alicia Ranney, coordinator of the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition. One focus will be the TRADE Act, proposed legislation to reform trade agreements and introduce protections for workers, communities and the environment.
The schedule:
Monday, Nov. 30
Art for Trade Justice
Join your fellow activists in an art building day for the Dec. 5 march and rally for trade justice. Gustavo Boada of the Heart of the Beast Theatre will teach the fine points of making puppets, masks and signs for social action.
When: 6:15-8 p.m.
Where: Waite House Neighborhood Center, 2529 13th Avenue S., Minneapolis.
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Tuesday, Dec. 1
Who’s Got You Covered? Sweatshops, Clothing and the U
This event will discuss sweatshops, global trade in clothing and the textile industry, and how these issues relate to the University of Minnesota\'s involvement in a Designated Suppliers Program.
When: 7-8:30pm
Where: University of Minnesota, Room 35 Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue S., Minneapolis.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Cargill, Palm Oil and the Climate of Deforestation
Minneapolis is home to Cargill Incorporated, the largest importer of Palm Oil to the US. Learn about the Rainforest Action Network\'s campaign for Cargill to adopt a Global Forest Policy that respects rainforests, family farmers, and our global climate.
When: 5 - 6:30pm
Where: Minneapolis Labor Center, 312 Central Avenue SE, Room 215, Minneapolis.
U.S. Response to the Global Food Crisis: Why We Need a New Vision for Trade
More than 1 billion people around the world go hungry. This teach-in will address the questions: What policies caused this growing crisis? Is access to food a human right? How do we achieve it?
When: 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: Hospitality Hall, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Refugees of the Global Economy
Should workers who migrate as a result of trade policies be considered economic refugees? This teach-in will address globalization and immigration.
When: 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: UFCW Local 789 Hall, 266 Hardman Ave. N., South St. Paul.
Friday, Dec. 4
Action: Petition Delivery to Cargill
Join the Rainforest Action Network in delivering letters to Cargill, urging them to act in a fair and ethical manner in their palm oil production to protect the world\'s rainforests.
When: Meet at 10 a.m. to carpool to Cargill headquarters in Wayzata.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church (2511 Franklin Ave East, Minneapolis.
10 Years Post Seattle: Taking Stock & Moving Forward
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Labor and community activists of all ages are invited to participate in this reflective discussion to assess where the global justice movement is at and where we\'re headed. People who were in Seattle, as well as those who have attended different types of large protests since are welcome. Video from Seattle will be shown.
When: 5– 7 p.m.
Where: IUE-CWA Local 1140 Hall, 3745 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis.
Saturday, Dec. 5
March and Rally for Trade Justice
Join your fellow trade activists in marching to the UAW Local 879 hall where we will hold a rally for trade justice. We’ll have food, music, art, puppets, speakers and more. At the hall, you\'ll learn more about the movement for a fair global economy and ways you can take action.
11 a.m. Gathering at the East Parking lot of Minnehaha Falls Park, corner of Godfrey and 46th Ave.A shuttle will be available to take folks back to their cars after the rally.
11:30 a.m. March to the UAW Local 879 Hall, 2191 Ford Parkway, St Paul.
Noon – 2 p.m. Lunch and rally at the hall.
For more information
Visit the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition website.
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Activities will include teach-ins and discussions. The week will culminate with a march and rally for trade justice on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the United Auto Workers Local 879 union hall in St. Paul.
“Join us in celebrating a decade of action and the continued struggle for global justice and fair trade,” said Alicia Ranney, coordinator of the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition. One focus will be the TRADE Act, proposed legislation to reform trade agreements and introduce protections for workers, communities and the environment.
The schedule:
Monday, Nov. 30
Art for Trade Justice
Join your fellow activists in an art building day for the Dec. 5 march and rally for trade justice. Gustavo Boada of the Heart of the Beast Theatre will teach the fine points of making puppets, masks and signs for social action.
When: 6:15-8 p.m.
Where: Waite House Neighborhood Center, 2529 13th Avenue S., Minneapolis.
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Tuesday, Dec. 1
Who’s Got You Covered? Sweatshops, Clothing and the U
This event will discuss sweatshops, global trade in clothing and the textile industry, and how these issues relate to the University of Minnesota\’s involvement in a Designated Suppliers Program.
When: 7-8:30pm
Where: University of Minnesota, Room 35 Humphrey Center, 301 19th Avenue S., Minneapolis.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
Cargill, Palm Oil and the Climate of Deforestation
Minneapolis is home to Cargill Incorporated, the largest importer of Palm Oil to the US. Learn about the Rainforest Action Network\’s campaign for Cargill to adopt a Global Forest Policy that respects rainforests, family farmers, and our global climate.
When: 5 – 6:30pm
Where: Minneapolis Labor Center, 312 Central Avenue SE, Room 215, Minneapolis.
U.S. Response to the Global Food Crisis: Why We Need a New Vision for Trade
More than 1 billion people around the world go hungry. This teach-in will address the questions: What policies caused this growing crisis? Is access to food a human right? How do we achieve it?
When: 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: Hospitality Hall, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 4537 3rd Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Refugees of the Global Economy
Should workers who migrate as a result of trade policies be considered economic refugees? This teach-in will address globalization and immigration.
When: 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: UFCW Local 789 Hall, 266 Hardman Ave. N., South St. Paul.
Friday, Dec. 4
Action: Petition Delivery to Cargill
Join the Rainforest Action Network in delivering letters to Cargill, urging them to act in a fair and ethical manner in their palm oil production to protect the world\’s rainforests.
When: Meet at 10 a.m. to carpool to Cargill headquarters in Wayzata.
Where: Bethany Lutheran Church (2511 Franklin Ave East, Minneapolis.
10 Years Post Seattle: Taking Stock & Moving Forward
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Labor and community activists of all ages are invited to participate in this reflective discussion to assess where the global justice movement is at and where we\’re headed. People who were in Seattle, as well as those who have attended different types of large protests since are welcome. Video from Seattle will be shown.
When: 5– 7 p.m.
Where: IUE-CWA Local 1140 Hall, 3745 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis.
Saturday, Dec. 5
March and Rally for Trade Justice
Join your fellow trade activists in marching to the UAW Local 879 hall where we will hold a rally for trade justice. We’ll have food, music, art, puppets, speakers and more. At the hall, you\’ll learn more about the movement for a fair global economy and ways you can take action.
11 a.m. Gathering at the East Parking lot of Minnehaha Falls Park, corner of Godfrey and 46th Ave.
11:30 a.m. March to the UAW Local 879 Hall, 2191 Ford Parkway, St Paul.
Noon – 2 p.m. Lunch and rally at the hall.
A shuttle will be available to take folks back to their cars after the rally.
For more information
Visit the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition website.