Recuperated Factory Workers and Unemployed Worker Movements in Argentina
come to share experiences with workers in North America.
From November 1 to the 18th, 2005 members of Argentina’s Recuperated
Factories Movement and Unemployed Workers’ Movement (piqueteros) will
tour North America speaking with local unions, independent workers’
organizations, day laborers, community organizations, and students.
Workers from Argentina and North America will share their experiences
on the shop floor, in their communities, and in the streets. We hope
to create a space where we can learn from each others struggles, find
common ground, and forge strategies for building international solidarity.
Historical Background:
In 2001, Argentina’s economy collapsed. Factories began closing, foreign
banks began pulling their money out of the country leaving the poor
of the country in shambles. But the workers in Argentina didn’t take
this laying down. Instead they started to organize.
Workers took control over their factories, seized the machines and
once again started to produce, without the boss. The unemployed movements
continued to provide for the unmet needs of their communities, creating
bakeries, small cooperatives, and community gardens to provide food
and jobs.
Fire the Boss in your home town!
If you are interested in hosting the tour or co-sponsoring please contact us here.
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