"The jobs that multinational companies destroy in the U.S. outnumber the jobs they create in India, as workers are working harder and longer. The companies create insecure jobs at near-poverty level wages with inhumane working conditions. We want to work with our sisters and brothers in the U.S. and elsewhere to prevent exploitation and guarantee jobs with fair wages and human dignity for all."
-- Ashim Roy, one of the participants on the tour and President of several unions representing General Electric workers in Gujarat state
Howard Lillie, 18 Engine Lab
"People have the right to make a living everywhere in the world. There is no need to be angry with someone who works for a living no matter where they live."
Jim Kennerknecht, Bldg. 12
"Good paying jobs are hard to find and there is no good reason to send them overseas. Giving workers internationally a chance to make good wages helps everyu worker in the chain."
Herb Prody, Bldg. 6
"Everyone deserves to make a decent living no matter where in the world they live or work."
Dan Coughlin, Bldg. 7
"Obviously I don't want to see the work leave this country, but people have the right to a fair wage and decent living no matter where they live."
Roger Zaczyk, Bldg. 6
"With industries globalizing it only makes sense that workers and unions get together globally."
Mike Benedict, Bldg. 7
The preamble to the UE constitution states that the struggle to better our working conditions is in vain unless we are united to protect ourselves collectively against the organized forces of the employer. If we do not encourage workers here and abroad to organize, the company will continue to leverage worker against worker."
Union members and Chief Plant Steward Dave Kitchen in
Hosur, India.
GE locked out these workers.
Jobs With Justice is bringing Indian labor leaders to Erie and other U.S. cities to promote efforts to respect the rights of workers everywhere.
Meet labor leaders working to defend the
rights of GE workers and other workers in India!
Wednesday, December 8
UE Local 506 Hall
3923 Main Street
Public Meeting 11 A.M.
RAGE meeting 12:30