Defend Public Education: Amy G in So. Californina

Amy Goodman's Schedule

 

WHEN:* Thu, 11/19/09 12 pm-1:30 pm
*WHERE:* Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027
*DESCRIPTION: * A reading by Democracy Now!'s Amy Goodman, who will
speak about her new book "Breaking the Sound Barrier," with an
introduction by the book's editor, Denis Moynihan
*TICKETS:* Free

*WHEN:* Thu, 11/19/09 7:30pm
*WHERE:* All Saints Church. 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA.
*DESCRIPTION: * A Benefit for KPFK Radio, hosted by KPFK journalists
Ian Masters and Margaret Prescod. With a reading by Democracy Now!'s
Amy Goodman, who will speak about her new book /Breaking the Sound
Barrier/, and with an introduction by the book's editor, Denis Moynihan
*TICKETS:* Donation of $10 at door. No one turned away for lack of funds.

 

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From: Judy Branfman

To: Epearlag@earthlink.net

Subject: Defend Public Education: State-Wide Mobilization this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY at UCLA!

Hi Ed,
Thanks for posting the 11/19 info - here is detailed info on why and what at UCLA Nov 18 and 19. The full goals of this campaign are outlined here -
Best, Judy

*forward widely*

DEFEND PUBLIC EDUCATION
Tell the UC Regents: No More Fee Hikes!
November 18th and 19th at UCLA, Covel Commons
UC Regents will meet at UCLA in Covel Commons from Tuesday 11/17-Thursday 11-19,
Wednesday: Finance Committee scheduled to vote on fee hikes, Thursday: Regents scheduled to vote on fee hikes

Picket Lines, Mass Protests, and More!
see schedule in this email for details

for more information:
ucfightsback@gmail.com
ucfightsback.blogspot.com
'save ucla!' facebook page

UCLA Fights Back Movement Program
1. Lower Student Fees.

2. Stop the Privatization of Our Public Schools.

3. Defend the Right to Quality Higher Education. Prioritize funding to public education.

a) Provide budget transparency, provide transparency in the decision making process, allow for an independent audit of the UC budget, and implement progressive budget solutions.

b) Maintain our resources, including weekend library access.

c) Maintain comprehensive, critical, and culturally representative educational excellence.

d) Stop cuts to Humanities and Social Sciences.

e) Cut funding for war. No military recruitment on our campuses.

f) Tax the rich and prioritize funding in the public interest.

4. Stop the Resegregation of Public Education. Ensure access and diversity in higher education.

a) Increase underrepresented minority student enrollment.

b) Provide full scholarships for AB540 Students.

c) No ICE/UCPD collaboration on our campuses.

d) Expand the Blue and Gold Opportunity Program to ensure access for low-income students.

e) Allocate funds for recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority students.

5. Respect Workers' Rights and Contracts

a) Reverse the layoffs, protect vital services, and stop pay cuts for the lowest paid workers.

b) Stop the union busting and bargain in good faith.

c) No furloughs for workers who make $40,000 or less.

d) No ICE/UCPD collaboration on our campuses.

Schedule of Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Wednesday, November 18th @ REGENTS' MEETING, Activities at Covel Commons (unless otherwise stated)

• 6am Set-up pickets, Volunteers needed meet at AFSCME Office 1085 Gayley (btw El Pollo Loco and the Psychic)  
• 630-730am – Picket Prep and Picket Lines 
• *8-10am – Public Comment*
• 10-1130am — Picket and Flyer
• 10:30am – Food Food Volunteers Needed at 10AM
• *1130-12noon—Meet at Bruin Plaza and march to Covel Commons* (for students, staff, and faculty who can't make morning actions)
• *12-1pm—Press Conference/Rally*
• 2-4pm—Teach-Out with Bob Samuels
• 1-4pm—Picket and Flyer
• 4-5pm—Tent City Prep Tent Prep Volunteers Needed at 4PM at Wilson Plaza
• 5pm-Midnight Tent City and Crisis Fest at Wilson Plaza area (btwn Kaufman & Soccer Field)

BUSES COMING FROM OTHER UC CAMPUSES

• 2 buses Berkeley
• 1 bus Santa Cruz
• 1 bus Santa Barbara
• 1 bus Riverside
• 1 bus Irvine
• 3 buses San Diego

Thursday, November 19th @ REGENTS' MEETING, Activities at Covel Commons (unless otherwise stated)

• 6am Set-up pickets, Volunteers needed meet at AFSCME Office 1085 Gayley Ave, (btw El Pollo Loco and the Psychic)
• 6:30-7:30am Picket Prep and Picket Lines
• *8-10am—Public Comment*
• 10:30am – Food Food Volunteers Needed at 10AM
• 10-11am—Regents Trial – Political Theater Volunteers Needed, Actors and Script Writers
• *12-1:30pm—Rally at Covel* (march through campus to Bruin Plaza – TBD on-site)
• 3pm—All buses scheduled to leave