US Social Forum - Some Raw Footage pt.1

While we work to put together video we shot while in Detroit at the US Social Forum last month, we thought we would share some raw footage. More soon.

Falcon Creek Middle School Teacher on the David Sirota Show - NO ON SB 191

Tom Rosh, 8th grade teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School, talks to David Sirota about the real cost of SB 191. Please contact your representative in the Colorado State House and urge them to VOTE NO on SB 191.

High priority targets:

Rep. Jeanne Labuda 303-866-2966
Rep. Mark Ferrandino 303-866-2911
Rep. Lois Court 303-866-2967
Rep. Beth McCann 303-866-2959

For more info, visit www.STOP191.com.

ACTION ALERT - Stop SB 191 in Appropriations

Today, Senate Bill 191 (the so called Teacher Tenure Bill) will be heard in the House Appropriations Committee. Last week, this bill made it out of the House Education Committee on a 7-6 vote after midnight - following hours of testimony. Many feel this bill is a juggernaut headed for passage. The problem - It is an unfunded mandate that will strap districts with the cost of implementation - projected to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Colorado deserves an audit of what this legislation will truly cost. More details at www.STOP191.com.

CONTACT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE NOW AND TELL THEM TO SLOW DOWN ON SB 191!

Chair: Rep. Pommer – jack.pommer.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2780
Vice-Chair: Rep. Ferrandino – mferrandino@yahoo.com - 303-866-2911
Ranking Repulbican: Rep. Lambert – kent.lambert.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2937
Rep. Fischer – randy.fischer.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2917
Rep. Gardner – bob.gardner.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2191
Rep. Hullinghorst – dickey.hullinghorst.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2915
Rep. Judd – joel.judd.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2925
Rep. Kefalas – john.kefalas.house@state.co.us - 303-866-4569
Rep. Kerr – jim.kerr.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2939
Rep. Pace – sal.pace.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2968
Rep. Riesberg – jim.riesburg.house@state.co.us - 303-866-2929
Rep. Sonnenberg – jerry.sonnenberg.house@state.co.us - 303-866-3706

Phone message:

"Hello, my name is _______. I live in _____ (optional: and my children attend ______________.)

SB 191 is an irresponsible, unfunded mandate. We want a fair and credible evaluation system for teachers, not a punitive waste of money.

As you already know, the Colorado K-12 funding situation is appalling. We are among the lowest in the nation for per-pupil funding! But this bill would require more from districts even after the recent funding cuts.

I do not want to see money wasted on a bill that would require even more testing and unfairly punish teachers.

Please reject Senate Bill 191.

Thank you."

Association of Flight Attendants v. United Airlines

On April 6, 2010, Colorado Jobs with Justice supported the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) at an informational picket at the Denver International Airport in order to educate the flying public about their labor dispute with United Airlines. The action was international and marked the one year anniversary of the start of face to face bargaining of a new contract. Click above to hear local AFA president Ken Kyle on the David Sirota Show talking about the issue.

LOAN SHARK WEEK!

Non-Violent Direct Action Training - 03.06.10

NON-VIOLENT DIRECT ACTION TRAINING

Learn how to effect change through non-violent, direct action. Historically, change happens when people come together and act - write letters, make phone calls, rally, march, and engage in civil disobedience. Learn the history, principles, & practice and connect with organizations working on the issues YOU care about.

NOW IS THE TIME -
WE ARE THE ONES WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

WHEN: Saturday, March 6, 9:30a-3:30p
WHERE: SEIU Local 105 - 2525 W. Alameda Ave, Denver

*$5 SUGGESTED DONATION*
*ALL ARE WELCOME - LUNCH PROVIDED*

TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT MOBILIZECOLORADO.ORG.

COJWJ Happy Hour - TODAY!

Join us today from 4:30-6:00 pm @ City o City (206 E 13th Ave., Denver) for the Colorado Jobs with Justice Happy Hour. We will be celebrating our work, talking about 2010 (& beyond) and launching our sustainer program. Our national office will be matching sustaining contributions made between today and the end of January. Anyone who makes a contribution at the COJWJ Happy Hour will receive our awesome new poster - which would look great on your wall, btw!

Light appetizers will be provided and there will be drink specials!

We hope to see you TODAY @ City o City!

If you can't make it to Happy Hour we will miss you, but you can still sign up to be a COJWJ sustainer by clicking "donate now" at COJWJ.org.