On February 14, 2011, the Los Angeles Human Right to Housing Collective stopped by L.A. City Councilman Herb Wesson’s Campaign Office to deliver a Valentine and demand that he move forward with the community’s recommendations to reform rent control in L.A.
Tenants have been fighting for rent control reform for two years, since the City released a $1 million study showing that landlords benefit more than tenants under the current Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Councilmember Wesson, as Chair of this committee, has refused to act.
From the newswire: Tenants Deliver Valentine’s Day Message to Councilmember Wesson by Erik
The compelling story of 560 unionized borax miners in the desert town of Boron, California who faced off against Rio Tinto, a British-Australian multi-billion dollar global corporation, which is the 3rd largest mining company in the world.
Premiere screening at the Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, with an audience of ILWU members who helped fight for their union brothers and sisters at the mines. FREE ADMISSION, and discounted DVDs will be sold to help pay for the movie. Click for details
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