On June 11, in Springfield, Massachusetts about 50 childcare workers won their strike. The strike lasted eight days. When they voted to ratify the contract, the workers won about 20 percent higher pay over the course of the new, three-year deal. The workers have a web page at:
Unions are good for democracy because they reduce inequality. Billionaires buy politicians. On June 12, Elon Musk became the first trillionaire.
Every year about 9 million people die of starvation, according to the United Nations. One of the best ways to stop climate change is to tax the rich and help the poor. In general, the poorest people have the most kids. Overpopulation is a major cause of climate change. Details are at:
www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/climate
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In Brattleboro, on June 17 at 3:30 p.m., there will be a rally outside Citizens Bank. A group that's promoting the protest has web site at:
The bank is “helping for-profit prison companies get the cash they need to lock more people away in ICE detention.” That quote is from:
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