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Harry Bridges Community Labor Center
Update: July, 2004

The Community Labor Center at Harry Bridges Institute was established to provide all of the tools that are required for the organization and mobilization of citizen and union activists. We have built a library, workshop and training facility with networked computer work stations, high speed internet access, printers, copy machines and audio visual media resources. When issues require instant mobilization, we want to be prepared with instant information gathering tools and the resources to disseminate necessary news directly to the people who need it, whether they are press, organizers or rank and file.

RAMPING UP WITH SEIU LOCALS 399 And 250

The Service Employees International Union Locals 399 and 250 are locked in a struggle with the Little Company of Mary Hospital in San Pedro for the right to organize over 400 Health Care workers who do not have access to the very service they provide for others.

The tedious work of organizing is made more difficult in an area like Los Angeles due to the long distances that organizers must sometimes commute, so it was a marriage made in heaven when we were able to offer the SEIU organizers a fully equipped and functional office space with everything from phones to hole punchers and paper cutters. All within one half mile of the target. It also presents mentoring opportunities that work both ways. We can learn from their efforts and leadership while they can interact with our staff and our incredible volunteers who will share knowledge and contacts that

LOCAL PARTNERS

HBI has hosted over 25 meetings of the Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council, part of a Los Angeles City initiative to bring grass roots organization into government. We are also happy to support the San Pedro Peace and Justice Coalition, hosting meetings, video screenings and workshops for these dedicated volunteers.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY NEWS

We are fortunate to receive visitors from all over the world who want access to our growing library. Recently we welcomed John Orr, the renowned Australian journalist and filmmaker who is working on a play about Harry Bridges’ early years. We were happy to join the Maritime Union of Australia, The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and Queensland Arts Council in supporting this program.

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The new Harry Bridges Community Labor Center in San Pedro, California, provides meeting space and educational opportunities to further the Institute's goals of promoting and preserving labor history. Highlights of the Center are a modern Training Room, Internet/Computer Access area, and a Memorabilia Display Center where we can showcase artifacts from the Labor Movement.

Your Support is Needed
to help us complete this important project. Additional purchases of furnishings, equipment and other materials are beyond the funds currently available. Your tax deductible contribution to this exciting project is greatly appreciated. Below, you'll find a partial list of Sponsorship Opportunies. The Institute also offers a line of official HBI merchandise and alternative ways for you to donate. Find out more on our Support page.

Floor Plan of the Harry Bridges Community Labor Center
350 W. 5th Street, Suite 209, San Pedro, California

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Contacts:
Shannon Donato, Director
the Harry Bridges Labor Center
Phone: (310)-831-2397
FAX: (310)-831-4361
or by e-mail:
sdonato@harrybridges.com

Our Sponsors

Thanks to those who've contributed...

Diane Middleton Foundation
for providing the Social Justice Library
Arian Foundation
for providing the Performing Arts Stage
ILWU Local 13
for providing our Training Room Equipment
ILWU Local 63
for providing our Building Space
ILWU Local 94
for providing our Computer Center
Master, Mates and Pilots
for providing Harry's Coffee Cup Bar
ILWU Southern California Pensioners Association
for providing the Kitchen Facility
Pace Local 8675
for providing the Labor Unity Display
MEBA International
for donating Library Books

Sponsorship Opportunities

Opportunities Available -
Your support is still needed. Sponsorships are available for:

Video History Project
International Solidarity Wall
Director/HBLC Organizing

For specific information on any of the above, contact us directly.

Sponsor a Tile
A limited number of 500 tiles are available for individual sponsorship. For a $100 donation, you or a person you designate will be recognized as an individual supporter of the Harry Bridges Community Labor Center. Contact the Institute for additional information.