Occupy Scranton PA

06/05/2016

On Saturday, members of the Northeast Pennsylvania Industrial Workers of the World (NEPA IWW) picketed on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton in support of a nationwide Wendy's boycott due to farmworker abuses.

11/11/2015

via Northeast Pennsylvania IWW

08/16/2015

We noticed this page is still getting attention, despite "Occupy Scranton" no longer formally existing. So, we'd like to spread the word about a new project that some of our former Occupiers are involved with: The Northeast Pennsylvania branch of the Industrial Workers of the World.

The IWW is a member-run union for all workers, a union dedicated to organizing on the job, in our industries and in our communities. IWW members are organizing to win better conditions today and build a world with economic democracy tomorrow. We want our workplaces run for the benefit of workers and communities rather than for a handful of bosses and executives.

The Industrial Workers of the World is a labor union founded in 1905. IWW members have formed a branch in NEPA. Contact: (570) 478-3IWW or [email protected]

05/29/2015

A blog about the bigger picture of Central PA life, where the Coal Crackers mix with the PA Dutch. Follow our friends at Coal, Corn & Country!

A book about bootleg coal miners, who stood their ground against the power of the police, coal companies, courts, and even JP Morgan during the Great Depression.

02/17/2015

We noticed this page is still getting attention, despite "Occupy Scranton" no longer formally existing. So, we'd like to spread the word about a new project that some of our former Occupiers are involved with: The Northeast Pennsylvania IWW branch of the Industrial Workers of the World.

The IWW is a member-run union for all workers, a union dedicated to organizing on the job, in our industries and in our communities. IWW members are organizing to win better conditions today and build a world with economic democracy tomorrow. We want our workplaces run for the benefit of workers and communities rather than for a handful of bosses and executives.

The Industrial Workers of the World is a labor union founded in 1905. IWW members have formed a branch in NEPA. Contact: (570) 478-3IWW or [email protected]

05/05/2014

"In the trial, physical evidence was considered suspect but the testimony of the police was cast as infallible. Despite photographs of her bruised body, including her right breast, the prosecution cast doubt upon McMillan's allegations of being injured by the police – all while Officer Bovell repeatedly identified the wrong eye when testifying as to how McMillan injured him. And not only was Officer Bovell's documented history of violent behavior deemed irrelevant by the judge, but so were the allegations of his violent behavior that very same night."

Molly Knefel: That hyper-selective retelling of events mirrors the popular narrative of Occupy Wall Street – and how one woman may serve seven years while the NYPD goes free

04/17/2014

Please share and join us at 5PM at Ale Mary's today for the 5:30PM press conference and stand with shalefield residents against corruption in politics! Details in photo description.

https://www.facebook.com/energyjustice/photos/a.386603714742462.83855.120146491388187/646270308775800/?type=1&theater

ADVISORY: PA Residents to Call on Gubernatorial Candidate Katie McGinty to Stop Fracking

Residents will talk about the damage to their health and communities from fracking, as well as McGinty’s record as former DEP Secretary

PRESS KIT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8C7l9u-tCRLeTU1bmxpSExoLVU/edit?usp=sharing

Scranton Pa. - Susquehanna County residents and supporters will gather outside of a fundraiser for Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Katie McGinty to call on her to visit fracking-impacted community members in Dimock, PA and demand she support a halt to fracking and related infrastructure.

The press conference will be held before the fundraising event where Robert Kennedy, Jr. will headline, a staunch environmental advocate who has been opposed to the fracking process and has visited Dimock, PA.

Kennedy recently said, “Given fracking’s demonstrated risks, I remain opposed to it and I urge Katie to be as well.”

When: 5:30 PM

Where: Ale Mary’s pub, 126 Franklin Ave, Scranton, PA 18503

Contact:

Alex Lotorto
Community Organizer, Energy Justice Network
p. 570-269-9589
e. [email protected]

Speakers:
Dimock resident Sarita Farnelli, daughter of Patricia Farnelli (Gasland)
Dimock resident Ray Kemble
Silver Lake Township resident Vera Scroggins
Silver Lake Township resident Craig Stevens

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08/27/2013

This fall, youth are recruiting for Power Shift 2013, the single largest conference of youth environmentalists in the country. If you'd like to join the recruitment team, there's a convergence in Pittsburgh this weekend you are welcome to attend via our NE PA car pool. Message Lotorto for more information!

Join us for our first Power Shift Regional Convergence, Saturday August 31 in Pittsburgh!

RSVP on Facebook and invite your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/499054203511843/

Register Online: http://www.wearepowershift.org/convergences

LIKE and SHARE if you'll be attending!

06/06/2013

In Waverly, Lackawanna County, runaway slaves George Keyes and Lot Norris settled in the community of free blacks living along Carbondale Road. When Norris’ master followed him there, intent on taking him back to the South, pitchfork-wielding neighbors convinced the slaveholder to return home without him. Norris later helped construct a church for the local community (1844).

05/10/2013

Students should not be debt slaves to the big banks. We need to support students to build a better future. It is a crime that big banks pay a loan rate of 0.75% while a student has to pay 7%

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has introduced her first bill, a brilliant proposal to give students the same low loan rates as the nation's biggest banks. Click here to join with Daily Kos and CREDO by signing the petition urging your senators to become co-sponsors!

04/24/2013

Where can we get revenues and help to fix inequality? This video explains all.

http://m.youtube.com/ #/watch?v=rpbRXXntGM8&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrpbRXXntGM8%26feature%3Dyoutu.be

04/15/2013

We pay our taxes. The corporations should pay theirs.

There is over $32 TRILLION dollars stashed in offshore accounts. Please join Daily Kos by signing our petition to Congress and President Obama urging them to support proposals and take action to crack down on offshore tax havens.