Economic Crisis Town Hall

by equity design

You are invited to a Town Hall on the Economic Crisis First Unitarian Church, SW 12th and Main Saturday, January 31, 1-5 pm Delicious food and reception to follow (Doors open at 12:30 pm) Donations welcome Sponsored by Alliance for Democracy, Jobs with Justice, the Economic Justice Action Group of the First Unitarian Church, and over 45 unions, community organizations, churches, and other groups. While almost $2.5 trillion of our money was squandered on easy term loans to banks and investment houses, we lost 2.6 million jobs in 2008! One million jobs were lost just between Nov. 1st and Dec. 31st of 2008. With a good deal more suffering likely, we are in the most difficult economic times since the Great Depression. * What are the root causes of the economic crisis? * What should we fight for? What is a “recovery?” * How do the millions of people who voted for change help make it happen? Economists, labor leaders, and community leaders, experts in their fields will share their perspectives on these questions. We will have workshops and conversations about organizing; the role of the labor movement; the kind of health care reform we need; creating a green economy; staying united; building a thriving local sustainable economy; and more. It’s time for a change. Don’t miss this event! Bring friends and family. Doors open at 12:30 pm. Be sure to get a seat. Please bring non-perishable food items for the Oregon Food Bank.

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8am on 01/19/09
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Community Events, Economic Justice, Educational Experiences

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