Save Manresa Update: Community Events

Thanks to those who were able to participate with us this past weekend at the Verizon picket line. We had a nice turnout even in the rain and it meant a lot to the workers who are currently striking for a fair contract. The unions have supported our rallies for Mount Manresa. This was our way of saying thank you.

On Thursday May 5, 2016 CWA Local 1102 is organizing a community day of action from 5-7 pm at Verizon (2791 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY). Please come if you are available to join.

Mark your Calendar – Meeting and Community Events

Wednesday, May 4th – Everything Goes Cafe and Book Store. 6:30 pm
Mitchel Cohen is featured speaker Wednesday, May 4th (the anniversary of the murders at Kent State, 1970) at 6:30 pm on Staten Island at Everything Goes Cafe and Bookstore 208 Bay St. (bet. Victory Blvd. and Hannah St.) Tomkinsville, Staten Island

http://www.etgstores.com/bookcafe/events.html

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CB1 Meeting is Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 PM
All Saints Episcopal Church at 2329 Victory Boulevard.</i>
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Protectors of Pine Oak Woods – May 14, 2016 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

High Rock Park – Pouch Camp Hike
Feathers, ferns and flowers abound throughout the Spring woodlands of High Rock Park. Participants will enjoy an exploration with Ray Matarazzo of birds, botany and more during an afternoon walk around Loosestrife Swamp and along the shores of Lake Orbach at Pouch Camp. (MODERATE DIFFICULTY) Meet in the parking lot at 200 Nevada Avenue. For more information contact Ray Matarazzo at 718-317-7666.
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Staten Island Women’s Political Caucus Meeting – Saturday May 14 2pm
Be ready to express your thoughts on what has already proven to be an historic election! (Note: This is a non-partisan group)
Bridgeview Community Room 150 Nicholas Ave. SI,NY 10302

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CB1 Rosebank Area Meeting, Tuesday May 17 at 7:30pm
the monthly CB1 Rosebank /Ft. Wadsworth, Stapelton Area meetings are held on the Third Tuesday of every month Mt. Carmel Shrine (36 Amity Street)

—– Forwarded Message —–
From: Barbara Sanchez <bsanche@yahoo.com>
To: SIA City Desk <citydesk@siadvance.com>; “tips@siadvance.com” <tips@siadvance.com>; Thomas Wrobleski <wrobleski@siadvance.com>; Gini Sherry <sherry@siadvance.com>
Cc: “mhernandez@cwa-union.org” <mhernandez@cwa-union.org>; “nmugzy40@aol.com” <nmugzy40@aol.com>; Ilya Geller <ilyaisny@gmail.com>; Staten Island Community Board 1 <sicb1@si.rr.com>; Nicholas Siclari <nicolans@verizon.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 6:04 PM
Subject: Media Alert: Community Action for Verizon Workers – Thursday May 6 from 5-7pm

STATEN ISLAND – On Thursday May 5, 2016 the The Committee to Save Manresa members will join CWA Local 1102 from 5-7 pm at Verizon (2791 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY) for a organized community day of action.

“Supporting the union workers on strike employed by Verizon is very important because upper Management is eroding the quality of life of their highly skilled workforce.” says Committee to Save Mount Manresa President Jack Bolembach

“The value of salaries, benefits and work conditions must be maintained for the workers. They provide the many complex technical services enabling the company to survive and remain competitive. Any attempt to diminish these dedicated union workers rights and benefits adversely affects our society in the long run. Verizon is very competitive and profitable so why hurt your workers for more profit?” explains Bolembach.

“The Committee to Save Mount Manresa has been fighting quality of life issues on Staten Island for over 3 years!” says Committee Secretary Barbara Sanchez.

“These Verizon workers need our support for a fair contract that protects their jobs, medical benefits and future. They are fighting greed too. What happens with this contract will have a ripple effect across the country. We support them in their fight.”

Sunday, May 1, 2016 members of The Committee to Save Mount Manresa, Peace Action and WBAI Radio joined the Verizon Workers picket line in the rain at the Verizon Store in New Dorp. (Photos below).

The Committee to Save Mount Manresa encourages other Staten Island community organizations will join this event, or adopt another Verizon store and sponsor their own day of action through the local union CWA office.

“We know what it is like to fight corporate greed. The Savo Brothers exposed our community to asbestos for greed, they destroyed beautiful historical old growth trees for greed and they plan to destroy an entire neighborhood with 250 townhouses for greed. “

For more information visit, savemanresa.org

Website: www.savemanresa.org
Contact: Barbara Sanchez, Committee to Save Mount Manresa Secretary
Email: Savemm2013@gmail.com

Phone:917-428-8117