COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Communications Committee will have a Zoom call for anyone interested in contributing to our chapter comms! The call is on Sunday, January 12, at 6pm. Check Signal or Slack on that afternoon for login instructions, or message Lisa to get involved!
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Political Education Committee Hosts a Virtual Book Club EVERY Sunday at 7:00pm.
January:
"Greater Than The Sum of Our Parts" by Nada Elia
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DSA CLASS:
Organizing The Workplace With EWOC
Listen here!
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Comradery: A feeling of friendliness, goodwill, and familiarity among the people in a group
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"Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, and then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do."
—Timothy Snyder
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THIS MONTH IN LEFTIST HISTORY
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January 1936:
Auto Workers’ Strike: Workers at the General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan, began a sit-down strike, a pivotal moment in labor history. This event led to the recognition of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.
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January 11, 1912
Bread and Roses Strike: The Lawrence Textile Strike in Massachusetts began when mill owners reduced worker hours and wages. This strike, led by immigrant workers, highlighted the demand for fair wages and working conditions.
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January 17, 1915
Industrial Workers of the World (IWW): Members of the IWW held large protests and strikes in several cities to oppose labor exploitation, often clashing with local authorities.
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January 25, 1890
United Mine Workers (UMW) Founded: The UMW was officially formed in Columbus, Ohio, to fight for miners’ rights, including better wages and working conditions.
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