The IWW Presents An Evening of Short Labor Films (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

the IWW present an evening of short labor films:

Thursday April 30th, 7pm

Abq Peace and Justice Center

202 Harvard SE

"Together We Win: The Story of the IWW Starbucks Workers Union"

The challenges and successes of the IWW Starbucks Campaign as told through interviews with union organizers and members taking on one of the world's most ubiquitous and exploitative retailers for reliable hours, full health care coverage, and a living wage. (15 min)

"Haiti's Tourniquet"

The Confederation of Haitian Workers (CTH) invited an Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) delegation to Haiti to learn about their fight against "le plan neoliberal" and recruit help in the form of material aid and solidarity. The delegation was in Haiti from April 24th - May 5th, 2008, two weeks after the country erupted in mass protest at rising food prices. This short documentary shares the stories and experiences of organizers from the CTH. (20 min)

"THE INTERNATIONALE"

is an award-winning documentary about idealism and social change. It tells people's stories about the emotionally-charged anthem of the left, "The Internationale," which has been sung in hundreds of languages around the world as a song of hope and change. The film features stories and performances by Pete Seeger, Billy Bragg, Dorothy Healey, and people from China, the Philippines, Russia, and elsewhere. Through the story of a song, the film explores the importance of ideals, the fate of the left, and the power of music as a force for change. (30 min)