Unite Here Local 19-Stand Up
Block2Block Radio talks with Bay Area hotel worker union members Ruth Horlic, Daniel Ha and Calvin Miaw of "Unite Here" local 19 about their current struggle with the Double Tree Hotel.
Block2Block Radio (10/12/11) Full Segment
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About this Episode
David Madrid gives an update on current California prison hunger strike at Pelican Bay State Prison + touching call in commentary from Lupe Madrid, who's father is one of the strikers serving time in solitary confinement "Security Housing Unit" in Pelican Bay. For More info hit up www.prisonerhungerstrikesolidarity.wordpress.com
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