May 16, 2012
by Nathan
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Sac State Hunger Strike Update

Check the conclusion video of the hunger strike!

Also the videos from the meeting with the Chancellor have been uploaded:
SQE meeting with the Chancellor- unedited (part 1 of 3): http://youtu.be/9G0on9exnFI
SQE meeting with the Chancellor- unedited (part 2 of 3): http://youtu.be/k9j6Hf8aw20
SQE meeting with the Chancellor- unedited (part 3 of 3): http://youtu.be/LZs-vEcBXgU

SQE meeting with the Chancellor (unedited)
Part 1 of 2: http://youtu.be/EAiUR1wUPNs
Part 2 of 2: http://youtu.be/22larA_eIdQ

Thank you so much for your support!
Solidarity,
Sac State Hunger Strikers


Janitors March for Justice

May 8, 2012
by Nathan
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Janitors March for Justice – Thursday, May 10

Janitorial Employers – Unfair to Sacramento!

Across the nation corporations are throwing people out of work—while cutting workers’ pay, benefits and even our freedom to form a union. Janitorial companies too are pushing for cuts to healthcare and wages, a heavier workload, and fewer hours. Please support your local Janitors!

Agreements between janitors and employers have been reached in Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Bay Area. It is time for Sacramento janitors to get a fair contract!

March for Justice for Janitors

May 10 at 11 AM

621 Capitol Mall, Sacramento

For more information, please contact Lino Pedres of SEIU-USWW at lino.pedres@seiu-usww.org or 916-498-9505.


May 3, 2012
by billl4
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War Crimes & Regime Change in the Middle East – Teach-in

War Crimes & Regime Change in the Middle East flyer

War Crimes & Regime Change in the Middle East
Occupy Teach-in with Richard Becker, Western Regional Director, ANSWER Coalition.

Wednesday, May 9, 7:15pm

Learn about the myth of the U.S. “Victory” in Iraq, the wars real costs, and Washington’s continued quest for domination of the oil-rich and strategic Middle East and Central Asia continues.

Snacks provided (humus & crackers, nuts & pretzels)

909 12th St, Sacramento.
FMI: 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org

(Note: this event was previously scheduled for May 8.)


May 2, 2012
by Nathan
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CSU-Sacramento Students Announce Hunger Strike

URGENT NEWS ADVISORY
May 2, 2012
Contact:
Mildred Garcia – CSU-Sacramento student – (925) 206-7315 – mildred835@yahoo.com  
Yeimi Lopez – CSU-Sacramento student – (714) 603-3710 – jmelpz@gmail.com
Kim Sloan – Occupy Sacramento, CSU-Chico alum – (916) 436-6293 – kim.occupysacto@gmail.com 
 
 
SACRAMENTO CSU STUDENTS ANNOUNCE HUNGER STRIKE
to PROTEST TUITION HIKES, CUTS TO SERVICES/CLASSES
and to RESTORE FREE SPEECH on CAMPUSES
 
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Three California State University, Sacramento students involved with Students for Quality Education go on a hunger strike tomorrow (May 3) to protest the CSU tuition hikes and to require the CSU Board of Trustees comply with a four-demand proposal.
 
A news conference to announce the hunger strike will be held at 6 p.m. WEDNESDAY (May 2) at Occupy Sacramento’s general assembly at Cesar Chavez Park. Hunger strike students will announce their efforts and eat their final meal before their diet of juice only begins Thursday.
 
The demands include a five-year moratorium on student fee hikes, elimination of all 23 campus president’s housing and car allowances as a symbolic step, administrative and executive salaries reversing their salaries to 1999 levels, lastly—expand the freedom of speech areas to entire campuses.
 
On Saturday, May 5, the three students including CSU, Sacramento student, Mildred Garcia, will travel to CSU, Long Beach to meet with 10 fellow hunger strikers.
 
“Students are already starving—having to eat ramen on a daily basis because they cannot afford the costs of living while studying at a university,” said Garcia. “This hunger strike is not extreme; it is a harsh reality that the CSU Board of Trustees needs to wake up to.”
 
Students for Quality Education is a statewide student group on 18 CSU campuses and is committed to addressing the educational injustices and inequities students are facing in the California State University system.  For more information about Students for Quality Education and the hunger strike please visit our website at www.csusqe.org.
 
For more information about upcoming events or other information at Occupy Sacramento’s peaceful assembly rallies visit www.occupysacto.org.

 


May 2, 2012
by Nathan
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Sleeping Bag Day – May 11 2012

Sleeping Bag Day Flyer - May 11 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday May 11, 2012
CONTACT: Faygo – 24-7@occupysac.com – 916 706 4605

OCCUPY SACRAMENTO HOSTS ‘SLEEPING BAG DAY’
FRIDAY; MAYOR, CITY TARGETED WITH COMPLAINT
FOR THE IGNORING STATE OF HOMELESSNESS IN CITY

Occupy Sacramento Friday will hold a “Sleeping Bag Day” this Friday/May 11 targeting Mayor Kevin Johnson and the City of Sacramento because of the state of homelessness in Sacramento – some people may even risk arrest by violating the City’s “no camping” ordinances.

There will be a rally and news conference at 11 a.m. Friday/May 11 at Cesar Chavez Plaza – the scene of 110 arrests of Occupiers since last October.

Occupiers will deliver a complaint to City Hall for inhumane treatment of the homeless and violation of international human rights, hen march to the Capitol, north steps, at 3 p.m. where speakers will present information about homelessness. Several will lobby state representatives for a statewide bill on the treatment of the homeless and the preservation of their rights.

Occupy Sacramento said it’s holding the “Sleeping Bag Day” to bring awareness to the inhumane treatment and criminalization of the homeless. The Sacramento homeless situation was noted in the United Nation’s mandate of the Special Rapporteur on human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation.

On January 23, Mayor Kevin Johnson received the report by Catarina de Albuquerque citing the human rights abuses of the homeless in Sacramento that do not have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. She also presented information about Sacramento’s criminalization of those without homes, which Johnson has yet to address.

Occupy Sacramento’s homeless full-time occupier, Faygo, wants the national epidemic of homelessness to be announced with a complaint against the City of Sacramento and proposed legislation at the capitol.

“The hardest part of living homeless is the demoralization of those that are fully capable and willing to achieve success,” said Faygo. “These humans are repressed by unconstitutional ordinances leading to the degeneration of self-respect and dignity.”


May 1, 2012
by Nathan
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May Day 2012

Occupy Sacramento stands in solidarity with the calls for a day without the 99%, a general strike and more!!

 *No Work
*No School
*No Housework
*No Shopping
*No Banking

 


April 29, 2012
by twest
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Occupy the Bridge: Important Change of Plans

Throughout the planning of Occupy the Bridge we have taken leadership and guidance from the workers directly involved in this struggle. It has recently come to our attention that the Golden Gate Bridge Labor Coalition would like to redirect all efforts towards supporting May Day strike actions and picket lines. Our goal has always been to support and empower the workers on the bridge and we are happy to continue our efforts in whatever direction they see fit. This Mayday we look forward to seeing strong, powerful picket lines, unlike anything the Golden Gate Bridge bosses have seen before.

There will still be a 7am labor rally at the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza. Buses will depart from 19th and Telegraph in Oakland and San Francisco City Hall at 6am on May Day to deliver supporters to picket locations. Picket line locations will be publicized at 10pm on Monday, April 30.

Click here to view on Facebook.

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April 26, 2012
by billl4
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Judge Rules for Occupy Defendant, and Against City of Sacramento

Judge Rules for Occupy Defendant, and Against City of Sacramento; Sides to Argue in Court Friday; City Occupy Tab Continues to Grow

SACRAMENTO –  The City of Sacramento and Occupy Sacramento go to court Friday morning to decide if the City can, in effect, drop charges against someone arrested and then deem them guilty and charge them an “administrative” penalty anyway.

A hearing is set Friday (4/27/12), at 9 a.m. in Dept. 31 (Superior Court Judge Michael Kenny).

Judge Kenny tentatively ruled in the case Friday, noting Occupy defendant Kathryn Coke has “valid legal claims” to proceed to trial and denying the City’s claim that Coke could not challenge the City’s decision to find her guilty without a trial, especially after criminal charges had been dismissed. Continue Reading →


April 24, 2012
by twest
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Urgent Mobilization: SHU Hunger Strike Support Rally on Thursday in Sacramento

If you are able to come down to 1515 S Street (See Flyer) and participate in the rally prior to, during, or even after the meeting – and support the hunger strikers see below for additional information! The rally will be outside of CDCR headquarters!

When
Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 3pm

Where
In Sacramento @ CDCR

Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity’s mediation team received word yesterday that the CDCR (CA Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation) will meet with the mediation team and family member representatives on Thursday at CDCR Headquarters in Sacramento to discuss the CDCR’s proposed regulation changes on SHU (Security Housing Unit) placement. Legislative aides from the State Assembly and Senate will also be in attendance.

During Thursday’s meeting, Prisoner Hunger Strike Solidarity’s mediation team and family member representatives will support the hunger strikers, their rejection of CDCR’s proposal, and their five-core demands.

Earlier this Spring, shortly after the CDCR released it’s proposal, hunger strikers in the SHU at Pelican Bay rejected the CDCR’s proposal and issued a counter proposal.

We need to show the CDCR & State legislators that the hunger strikers do not stand alone! Please come to Sacramento Thursday, April 26th, for an urgent rally outside CDCR Headquarters before the meeting.

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