IWW Shattuck Cinema theater workers initiate contract struggle against management - bargaining challenges ahead
Submitted on Fri, 07/21/2006 - 4:24am
By IWW Members Joe and Wes.
Oakland - IWW memebers including Sharon, Jason and Bryan from Shattuck Cinemas and Bay Area IWW members Harjit and Leo met for four hours on Thursday to present contract proposals to Landmark corporate hired gun attorney Tom Pavone.
Landmark intends to fight the union every inch of the way, so it is not surprising that they agreed to nothing the union proposed on Thursday. however, pavone wants to make some money.
Dragging things out is his way of doing that. We, the workers intend to reply by holding fast to our demands and demanding that they be met now. Why should they listen to us?
Answer, because the workers are solid and have asked for and received community support from all over the San Francisco Bay Area. we need to build on the support we have and increase it everyday.
This Saturday is a chance to gather more support for the workers. Meet at the theater at 2pm for a rally in support of a fair contract. We won't wait.