Saturday • March 15 • 1:00 – 4:30 • FREE • wheelchair accessible
Watsonville Public Library • 275 Main St, 4F • Watsonville
In September 1985, in response to their employers drastically slashing salaries and health benefits, almost 2,000 workers at two canneries in Watsonville, the vast majority Mexicanas, went on strike. Over an 18-month period, these rank-and-file workers lost homes, endured hunger, and withstood police violence. They democratized local politics, challenging the racism and sexism of local unions and the power structure of Watsonville.
As we approach the 40th anniversary of the 1985-87 Cannery Strike, please join us for an event featuring former strikers.
Cosponsored by Friends of the Watsonville Library, Watsonville Film Festival, Pajaro Valley for Ethnic Studies and Justice, UCSC Center for Racial Justice, Resource Center for Nonviolence, UCSC Center for Labor and Community, Cabrillo College, Tobera Project, MILPA, Barrios Unidos, and Santa Cruz Black.
Please register HERE. Onsite registration is possible. Food will be served.
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