1% Is Not Enough
(a 3-segment show)

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Segment 1: 1% Is Not Enough
Chicago's Teamsters Local 743 held on 7-1-08 a spirited protest demo at Friends Family Health Center calling for a fair contract, after going 3 years without one. They were calling for protection from harassment, a grievance procedure to solve problems at work, and wage increases that keep up with inflation. Action was called by Friends Family Teamsters, University of Chicago Teamsters, University of Chicago Hospital Teamsters, Barnes and Noble Teamsters, SEIU 73 members, student, neighborhood and clergy allies, sisters and brothers (and others).

Segment 2: Congress Hotel Strike 5th Year Anniversary
The fifth anniversary of the longest active strike in the nation. UNITEHERE Local 1 is joined by faith based, social justice and labor organizations to rally at the front doors on June 13, 200

Segment 3: Labor Beat Remembers Utah Phillips
Legendary labor singer and IWW activist Utah Phillips died peacefully in his sleep on May 23, 2008. Labor Beat celebrates his memory with clips from our video archives over 20 years. 8

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