[Peace-discuss] DIRECT ACTION TRAINING

[David Johnson]

East Central Illinois Jobs with Justice

 (the Mother Jones Chapter)

announces a

Direct Action Training*




As the 1 % continue their destructive and murderous policies of corporate world domination, and in the U.S. expanding their assault against our democracy, our economy, our public education, our access to health-care, our civil liberties, our right to a poverty free old-age, and the very survival of the planet, we the 99% MUST learn essential skills to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities, and take back control of our society. Central Illinois Jobs with Justice is offering this first in a series of REAL direct action training to prepare ourselves for the struggles ahead.  



Topics Include:





Basics of direct action

Critical Dimensions of Successful Actions 

Using the media to your advantage 

Scouting and logistics of an action 

Legal ramifications of different types of actions 

Civil disobedience 






Presenters :



David Johnson , Carpenters for a Democratic Union, IWW,, Jobs with Justice; Illinois World Labor Hour, Labor’s World View TV



Pat Simpson, Jobs with Justice; Emerita Professor, Industrial Relations, Loyola University; adjunct instructor, Labor Education Program, University of Illinois; Illinois World Labor Hour



Dave P., longtime prekarious-worker, troublemaker and Wobbly, with deep roots in anti-globalization and social justice struggles.



Paul Gallager, is a former prosecutor turned peace and justice activist. He has been a member of the St. Jude Catholic Worker community in Champaign, IL for the past 15 years. During that time he has engaged in various forms of non-violent civil disobedience and peace and justice organizing locally and throughout the country.



Dates/Time: May 26, 2012 9:30 am to 5 pm

Location:  Urbana Free Library; Lewis Auditorium in basement

Cost = $30, breakfast and lunch provided



To register: email dlj725 at hughes.net or call 217-721-0583





* This training is not affiliated with Move-on.org.










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