Media and Resources

Sing Tao — Why Chinese Americans Are Also the 99 Percent

October 26, 2011

Many immigrants, including Chinese immigrants, came to this country to pursue the “American Dream”–they believed in a land of opportunity with good jobs, a better education for their children, and a place where hard work was rewarded. However, many have
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SF Bay Guardian — OccupySF Is Worth the Investment

October 18, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO – Thirteen labor and community leaders wrote to Mayor Ed Lee Nov. 17 asking him not to evict the OccupySF protesters. The message of the hand-delivered letter: It’s worth the time and effort the city will have to
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SF Bay Guardian — Shelter from the Storm

August 9, 2011

San Francisco strengthens protections for low-wage workers as the economy worsens   SAN FRANCISCO – Ms. Li has a petite build, but she’s physically strong.  Hauling around dish bins and boxes of produce weighing 50 pounds was part of her
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SF Bay Guardian — A Song and Dance at City Hall

August 2, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO – Spirits were high at the Progressive Workers’ Alliance (PWA) rally, as organizers anticipated strong support for an ordinance they helped craft which aims to prevent wage theft by strengthening the powers of the city’s Office of Labor
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