http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:16:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Our next Labor Party meeting is Tuesday, September 21 @ 6:30 pm at the ACEA union hall, 618 NW 13th Ave. (No meeting in August.) http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=185 When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 1-2:30pm Where: Downtown Public Library Join the Alachua County Labor Party and their community co-sponsors to celebrate the 45th birthday of Medicare! The event will have a panel of speakers: Jack Price (retired labor organizer who campaigned for Medicare) -- "A People's History of Medicare Dr. ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=184 The Labor Party and IWW invite workers who support economic justice to meet up tonight, at 7-9p, at Brophy's Irish Pub (60 SW 2nd Street). This is an informal gathering; it's meant to be an opportunity for everyone to get to know each other, and discuss how working people can support ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=182 At: ACEA Union Hall (618 NW 13th Street) 6p for pizza, 6:30 for discussion The planning meeting for our upcoming event, "Happy Birthday Medicare; Protect It, Improve It, Expand It", was successful. The event will be on July 31st, from 1-2:30p. We have a great panel of speakers planned; they ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=181 When: Tuesday, July 13th Time: 6:30-8p Where: Labor Party Office The Alachua County Labor Party is planning an event to celebrate Medicare's 45th Birthday. This is an especially important time to show support for this program, and our other social programs, because of the cuts suspected to be considered by the National ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=179 Medicare's 45th Birthday is on July 30th- come help us brainstorm on how to celebrate.  Healthcare NOW affiliates around the country are planning events; we will be discussing our own event at this general meeting. With Medicare and other social programs on the chopping block, now is an incredibly important time ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=177 The John A. Penrod "Brigadas" Award for Peace and Justice will honor 2010 recipient Jessica Newman, co-founder of The Fine Print, at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 24th Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St., in Gainesville, Florida.  The ceremony will be followed by a reception with light refreshments and a ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=168 When: Tuesday, March 23rd at 6:30 pm (Join us for pizza dinner at 6.) Where: The ACEA Union Hall, 618 NW 13th Ave. (Turn west onto 13th Ave. from NW 6th St. - entrance to meeting room is at back of building.) Why: To elect our officers, ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=167 When: Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm (Join us for PIZZA at 6.) Where: The Teachers Union (ACEA) Hall, 618 NW 13th Ave. (Turn west onto 13th Ave. from NW 6th St. - entrance to meeting room is at back of building.) Why: To begin our 2010 organizing ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=165 When: Tuesday, January 23rd at 6:30 pm (Join us for PIZZA at 6.) Where: The Teachers Union (ACEA) Hall, 618 NW 13th Ave. (Turn west onto 13th Ave. from NW 6th St. - entrance to meeting room is at back of building.) Why: To further narrow down, discuss ... http://www.floridalaborparty.org/alachua/?p=163