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Recession in Massachusetts… It’s time to “speak out” for jobs, health care and quality public services — Join us on Sat., Feb. 2, 2002, 2 – 5 pm at Faneuil Hall

ACTIVISTS ALERT: Let Your Voices Be Heard!!!!!

Massachusetts Confronts the Recession: A Speakout on Fairness and Justice in the Economy

2:00 – 5:00 PM, Faneuil Hall, Boston.

Across the state, working people and retirees are facing tough times. Thousands of people are being laid off, losing their healthcare and retirement benefits. Worse, there is virtually no safety net left to protect Massachusetts families: social services have been cut and unemployment and welfare benefits have been rolled back. Meanwhile, CEOs are getting big bonuses, companies are asking for – and getting – hefty tax breaks, and Congress is once again talking about a tax give back for the wealthiest Americans. Sponsored by the MA Workers’ Rights Board, this hearing will bring together those hardest hit by the economic downturn to give testimony to state political, religious, and community leaders. Use the flyer at the end of the calendar or call 617-524-8778 for more information.

Saturday, February 9
"Forging a New Social Contract" Conference
9:00 AM 4:30 PM, Harvard U., Sever Hall, Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA.

A conference for activists and organizers, this event is planned to follow up the February 2 Speakout with the development of concrete organizing proposals that will bring labor, community, and anti-poverty activists together around a common agenda. Call Matt Borus 617-482-4471 x19 for more information.

Speak out to community leaders and our elected officials!*

Saturday, February 2
2 – 5 PM
Faneuil Hall, Boston

MNA is proud to join more than 35 labor, immigrant, religious, welfare, and social justice organizations in endorsing a "speak out" event at Faneuil Hall on Feb. 2, 2002. Please read and share the information below with your email networks and join us in raising our voices on behalf of those being harmed by this recession. A flyer is attached for printing and posting.

Recession in Massachusetts… It’s time to "speak out" for jobs, health care and quality public services

Across the state, working people and retirees are facing tough times. Thousands of people are being laid off, losing their health care and retirement benefits. Social services, unemployment and welfare benefits have been rolled back, so there is virtually no safety net left to protect Massachusetts families. Meanwhile, CEOs are getting big bonuses, companies are getting hefty tax breaks and Congress is talking about giving another huge tax break for the rich.

Speak out to community leaders and our elected officials!*

Saturday, February 2
2 – 5 PM
Faneuil Hall, Boston

And plan now to attend a special follow-up conference "Forging a New Social Contract" set for Saturday, February 9. Call for more info.

* All Mass. members of Congress, state constitutional officers and the Mayor of Boston invited.

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Workers’ Rights Board and endorsed by more than 35 labor, immigrant, religious, welfare, and social justice organizations.

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