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StrikePage
Table of strikes sorted by date, with links to further information and email contacts.
http://www.thebird.org/strikes/
Fear & Loathing at the SRIA
Santa Rosa Island Authority in Pensacola, Florida, fires eight lifeguards and 5 more quit rather than work under unsafe conditions. Beach residents provide a 3-part analysis of what went wrong and how to fix it.
http://www.pbrla.com/views_071502.html
Justice for Janitors
SEIU union janitors are fighting for a living wage and health benefits. Strikes and contract disputes have succeeded in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York.
http://www.seiu.org/building/janitors/
Splichal Labor Crimes
Site details in part the WalMart style labor practices of celebrity chef and California restauranteurs Joachim Splichal and his wife Christine Splichal.
http://www.geocities.com/splichals2002
30k Fire Pay
Official web site of the United Kingdom Fire Fighters Campaign for a pay increase. Information, features, news, contacts, forum, ideas, endorsements, competition for the best dressed fire station.
http://www.30kfirepay.co.uk
UFCW 555 on strike
Personal web site of striking union workers. Pictures of the strike lines in the Coos Bay / North Bend chapter UFCW Lacal 555. See how you can help stand up for union workers.
http://webpages.charter.net/onstrike/onstrike_2_001.htm
Manchester Airport Security Strike
Security strike site built by its employees. Contains letters and memos from the company enabling the public to look at the evidence and decide whether the company is jeopodising security proceedures.
http://www.airportstrike.esmartweb.com/
H-1Bs - Articles and Discussion
Articles categorized by subject (Pro, Con, Racism, Ageism,) and forum on the H-1B category of visas.
http://www.h-1bs.com
Sisters of Mercy Have No Mercy
Reports that the Sisters of Mercy of Americas have violated Fair Labor Standards Ac, orced employees to sign the Overtime Payment Waiver Form and fired employees who stood up for their rights.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/nomercy13/
Rhodia Strike!
This site describes a dispute over changes to the UK pension scheme at Rhodia UK (a chemical manufacturer) and the Unions Amicus and GMB.
http://rhodiastrike.org.uk
Truck Drivers Wanted
Story of a truck driver who quit his job in Kent, Washington, due to drug use and dishonesty by management.
http://www.truth-or-consequences.com/t-l.shtml
Borders Books & Music Workers Union
Workers at the store in Ann Arbor, Michigan, went on strike on Saturday, November 8, 2003.
http://bordersreadersunited.2ya.com
Demand for Professional Wages and Benefits for Wraparound Services Workers
Grievance by workers against the Pennsylvania company.
http://www.petitiononline.com/dpwbwsw/petition.html
Living Income for Vanderbilt Employees
Student, faculty, staff, and community group advocating for a fair wage at Vanderbilt as well as health care, benefits, child care, paid time off and retirement benefits.
http://www.angelfire.com/tn3/suvpage/
ScabPickers.org
Identify strikebreakers working behind a picket line.
http://www.scabpickers.org
Grand Central Oyster Bar Strike Info
News, background, and contact information.
http://grandcentraloysterbarstrike.info/
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