Happy May Day, Comrades!

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Golden Gate ferry workers strike, protesters prepare for May Day actions

OAKLAND -- Unions, labor supporters and Occupy Oakland activists are planning to take to the streets today around the Bay Area with a series of May Day actions, including a morning strike by Golden Gate ferry workers.

Officials were bracing for a protest on the Golden Gate Bridge that might have affected the morning commute on Tuesday, but it was called off by union organizers to lend support to ferry workers. As of 6:30 a.m., the only group at the bridge were about 60 California Highway Patrol officers and a handful of media waiting in a bridge parking lot.

Meanwhile, ferry workers are striking in the North Bay, stranding passengers who ride ferries from Larkspur and Sausalito.

A statement issued by the union said "the strike will shut down morning ferry service." Golden Gate Bridge officials said they will cancel morning service and restart ferry service at 2:15 p.m.

Ferry workers say they have been negotiating a new contract with Golden Gate Bridge management for a year, without success.

"The district says they appreciate workers, but they have shown no appreciation at the bargaining table," Rene Alvarado, ferry terminal assistant and member of the Inlandboatmen's Union, said in a news release issued Monday. "We deserve a fair contract and health care for our families and retirees."

At the San Francisco ferry terminal, an early picket line of 20 people began the work day by chanting, demanding a contract for ILWU local 10.

Longshoremen also have called for a daytime work stoppage at the Port of Oakland, and about 4,500 nurses working without a contract are planning to walk off their jobs at eight Bay Area Sutter Health hospitals.

May Day protests are scheduled to last all day in Oakland with demonstrations beginning at 8:30 a.m. and culminating in a 3 p.m. march from the Fruitvale BART station to City Hall, where a 6 p.m. rally is scheduled.

http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_20520916/golden-gate-ferry-workers-strike-protesters-prepare-may

[Obama 2012 1,714]

There's so much irony in people taking time of work to protest for more money/benefits....

[^_^ 5,021]

  On 5/1/2012 at 2:39 PM, ♫ said:

... to protest for more money/benefits....

you're not paying attention.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

Kreuzberg ain't burning yet today but the day is still young. Thus far, seems like a fun day in Berlin.

[lostinblue 1,989]

5 anarchists nabbed in plot to blow up Ohio bridge

From Left: Brandon Baxter, Anthony Hayne, Joshua Stafford, Connor Stevens, Douglas Wright

By Pete Williams, NBC News justice correspondent

Federal agents have arrested five people who were plotting to blow up a bridge near Cleveland, Ohio, an incident not connected to the anniversary of former al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden's death, officials say.

Douglas L. Wright, 26, Brandon L. Baxter, 20, and Anthony Hayne, 35, were arrested by members of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force on April 30 on charges of conspiracy and attempted use of explosive materials to damage physical property affecting interstate commerce. Also arrested were Connor C. Stevens, 20, and Joshua S. Stafford, 23. Charges are pending against them.

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The five were "controlled by an undercover FBI employee," and agents had them under extensive surveillance for a long period of time. The explosives they allegedly purchased were inoperable.

Five people have been arrested in a terror plot to destroy a bridge in Ohio. NBC's Pete Williams reports.

Advertise | AdChoices"There was never any danger," one federal official said.

On what appeared to be the Facebook pages of Hayne, Stafford and Baxter, there were claims that they were affiliated with Occupy Cleveland

[luckytxn 2,265]

Workers of the World Unite!!!!!

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

  On 5/1/2012 at 6:14 PM, luckytxn said:

Workers of the World Unite!!!!!

Sounds like a Benetton slogan.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

From Asia to Europe to the U.S., Tuesday's May Day marches were less a celebration of workers' rights and more an expression of national moods. From gloom to optimism to celebration, here is a look:

....

THE PHILIPPINES: Anger.

In the capital, Manila, more than 8,000 members of a labor alliance marched to a heavily barricaded bridge near the Malacanang presidential palace, which teemed with thousands of riot police. Other left-wing workers burned a huge effigy of President Benigno Aquino III, depicting him as a lackey of the United States and big business.

http://start.toshiba...NKNWU00L2_UNEWS

[luckytxn 2,265]

  On 5/1/2012 at 7:11 PM, IR5FORMUMSIE said:

Sounds like a Benetton slogan.

Bennetton is a Communist?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Thanks! May 1-9 is a big celebration week culminating with the celebration of the Victory over the fascist Nazi pigs.

[Brian121957 43]

To all the new Immigrants, Welcome to the land of the free. Land of the free to succeed. Land of the free to fail. It is this freedom that has made the USA so great. You will find that the American people can be very compassionate and generous but if you want the government to take care of you please don't come here.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

  On 5/1/2012 at 9:27 PM, Brian121957 said:

To all the new Immigrants, Welcome to the land of the free. Land of the free to succeed. Land of the free to fail. It is this freedom that has made the USA so great. You will find that the American people can be very compassionate and generous but if you want the government to take care of you please don't come here.

There is already a more compassionate gate-keeper, so just STFU!

  Quote

The New Colossus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

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--Emma Lazarus, 1883

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[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Fixed!

  Quote

The New Colossus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

--Emma Lazarus, 1883

Edited May 1, 2012 by ☼

[Brian121957 43]

  On 5/1/2012 at 9:38 PM, ☼ said:

There is already a more compassionate gate-keeper, so just STFU!

I did not say that you have to be rich, I did not say you have to be the best. You just have to be willing to work for what you get. You just have to have the desire to make your self better and America will give you the opportunity to do that.