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Truckers – On the Road to Empowerment

by builder123 Monday, May. 10, 2004 at 10:34 AM

****LAIMC Report Back**** South Gate CA May 8th 2004 Caught in an economic ripsaw of rising prices and no representative voice harbor independent truckers met at a park in South Gate. Approximately two hundred truckers had gathered around an amp and microphone as many in the group came forward to express their thoughts in dealing with the deepening hardship griping their profession.

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Above: Harbor trucker speaks to LA Indymedia

Against this backdrop the selection process for a leader and course of action was taking place. The drivers were quick to mention they are not interested in casting blame for the dire situation on any one thing, but view the problem as a systematic one with relief being needed from the workplace as well as the capitol. It was believed by many that an organization representing independent truckers would be formed within a week ready to prescribe further action. As events unfold the truckers hope the Independent Media Center will help get the word out.


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Truckers – On the Road to Empowerment

by builder123 Monday, May. 10, 2004 at 10:34 AM

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