Sunday evening (Sept. 22nd) folks gathered to celebrate that Julian Assange was freed. Speakers included Alice Walker, Dennis Bernstein of KPFA Radio, Flashpoints and many other, including Code Pink co-founder, Jodie Evans. The event was MC'd by Jeff Mackler, the Director of the Mobilization to Free Mumia Abu Jamal
Hey all... Good morning from the picket line of the ILWU Local 6, we're here at Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch. This is day 7 of the walkout and strike. Production is currently happening this morning. We get an update from Anthony and Christian of Local 6. We will try and catch the ILWU Vice President when he shows up later today. Shout out KPFA Radio
The IAM Local 1584 walking out in solidarity with the workers of the ILWU Local 6. They have their own demands and still refuse to cross a picket line. Stronger together.. Day 6 update. Shout out to KPFA Radio
Day 6 update at the ILWU Local 6 walk out and strike at the Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch. Striking for higher wages and safer working conditions. The company has brought in workers from Texas and Las Vegas to try and keep the plant operational. Shout out to KPFA Radio
A video from day 2 of the ILWU Local 6 and IAM Loacal 1584. (my apologies to you all, I missed posting this) Mayor Lamar A. Thorpe pays another vist to the striking workers, showing his support at the same time asking the media to cover the workers strike like they are covering the resent spike in gun violence in the city of Antioch. Shout out to KPFA Radio
Day 4 update on the ILWU Local 6 and IAM 1584 walkout at Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch. In this video update we speak with ILWU Vice President, Bobby Olvera, Local 6 Rep Anthony Rives, ILWU Nothern California Organizer, Evan McLaughlin and Jose Nunez, Secretary/Treasurer. We'll get a production and negotiantions updste. Shout out KPFA Radio
Short update of Day 3 on the picket line with the IAM, International Association of Machinist. They walked out in solidarity with the ILWU Local 6. Shout out KPFA Radio
Check the interview update of Day 3 on the picket line with the ILWU LOCAL 6 at the Antioch Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant. Update.. Statement from Management out of Atlanta. Shoutnout KPFA Radio
Employees represented by The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have decided to go on strike at our Antioch Gypsum facility.
We are dedicated to maintaining operations at the plant to ensure we can safely meet the demands of our customers. While we respect employees' right to strike, any Antioch employee wishing to work will be allowed to do so. We continue to bargain in good faith to reach an agreement with both unions.
Rick Kimble
Director, Public Affairs and Communications
Georgia-Pacific
133 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30303
Day 2 of the ILWU Local 6 and the IAM 1584 walk out at the Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch. Shout out KPFA Radio
Walking out in solidarity with the workers of the ILWU Local 6, we're the International Association of Machinist Local 1584. Shout out KPFA Radio
ILWU Local 6 workers cross in front of a bus carrying scab workers brought in by Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch. These scab were shipped in from places like Texas and Las Vegas. The company is paying for their hotel rooms nearby and busing them in for their shifts. Georgia pacific is also catering food from Kinders Meats who are crossing the picket line and feeding the scab workers. Shout out KPFA Radio
Mayor Lamar A. Thorpe stopped by to lend support to the workers of the ILWU Local 6 here in Antioch after they walked off the job today. The International Association of Machinist Local 1584 also walked out in solidarity. Shout out KPFA Radio
The ILWU Local 6 has walked off the job at the Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch
The ILWU Local 6 has walked off the job at the Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch CA. Check out this interview with a Local 6 union worker.. Shout out KPFA Radio
The ILWU Local 6 has walked off the job at the Georgia Pacific Manufacturing Plant in Antioch CA. Check out this interview with Local 6 union Reps. Shout out to KPFA Radio
