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Fair Trade News:

07.30.08:
Representative Walz (D-01) signed on to the TRADE Act. Thanks for your support!

07.15.08:
Representative Oberstar signed on to the TRADE Act!

06.20.08:
Representative McCollum joins MN colleagues Reps Ellison and Peterson and signs the TRADE Act.

06.04.08:
TRADE Act presents new model to do trade. Read more about this ground breaking piece of legislation! More--

06.23.08:
Farmworker Victory, Burger King Campaign comes to an end More--

06.23.2008:
Bush lobbies congress to pass free trade deals More--

06.01.2008:
Senate candidates respond to MNFTC fair trade commitment survey More--

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Battle in Seattle Opens in Minneapolis on Sept. 19th

Join us at 7pm on September 19th at the Uptown Theatre for the opening of Battle in Seattle, following the movie will be a panel discussion with local activists who were at the protests in Seattle in 1999, the panel discussion will be held at Common Roots Cafe (2558 Lyndale) around the corner from the theatre.

Battle in Seattle is an exciting new film celebrating this victory. Told through the experiences of fictional characters who come together during those 5 days in Seattle, the movie mixes dramatic performances and archival footage to create a multi-layered story. The all-star cast includes Charlize Theron, Woody Harrelson, Ray Liotta, Michelle Rodriguez, Martin Henderson, Andre Benjamin and Channing Tatum. Regular tickets are $9 (seniors & children $7). Discounted group tickets are available for groups of 25. For more information, contact aranney@citizenstrade.org, 612-578-8266.

Minnesota TRW Plant Sends Assembly Line to Mexico, 66 Workers Lose Jobs, More to Possibly Go

Recently, the USW Local 958, Southeast Central Area Labor Council and the Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition met up with workers and State Senator Ropes to discuss recent layoffs at the TRW plant in Winona. Sixty-six workers lose jobs and more to possibly go.

Check out the clip from the meeting:

Landmark TRADE Act receives support from MN Representatives Ellison, Peterson, McCollum and Oberstar!

Read on at the Citizens Trade Campaign for all the latest news, letters of support, and information about the bill

Senator Klobuchar has been a leader for progressive, responsible and fair trade. Call her and tell her to support the TRADE Act!

Call her Chief of Staff Lee Sheehy and

Urge her to sign-on to the TRADE Act today!

Office of Senator Klobuchar Phone: 202-224-3244

Senator Klobuchar is a leader for accountable and responsible fair trade. She should co-sponsor the TRADE Act because:

The TRADE Act was co-authored by Senator Sherrod Brown and Congressman Michaud and has received over 65 original co-sponsors including four of her Minnesota Congressional colleagues: Representatives Collin Peterson, Betty McCollum, Keith Ellison and Jim Oberstar.
Senator Klobuchar has been a leader for fair trade in Minnesota. She opposed the Peru Free Trade Agreement, and campaigned on a strong message for fair trade stating, “I will fight to get better trade deals for Minnesota than what we got in the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)…we need fair trade not just free trade.” The TRADE Act is a step in that direction.
The TRADE Act has received support from over a dozen labor, family farm and environmental organizations including the National Farmers Union, the AFL-CIO, United Steelworkers, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, UNITE-HERE , the Teamsters, Change to Win, and the Sierra Club.
The Minnesota Fair Trade Coalition has endorsed the Trade Act and has received local support from members from the Minnesota Farmers Union, Minnesota AFL-CIO, United Steelworkers District 11, the Teamsters, UNITE-HERE Local 17, Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Action, BCTGM Local 167, Witness and many others!
Senator Klobuchar should keep her promise to fight for better trade deals in Minnesota and the TRADE Act will help her in that fight. She should sign-on to the TRADE Act.

Stop ducking on Colombia!

Senator Coleman won't give us a straight answer on his position on Colombia. Call and tell him to stop ducking the issue and oppose the Colombia Free Trade Agreement.

Thank them for their Opposition of the Colombia FTA!

If your Representative includes Betty McCollum, Jim Oberstar, Keith Ellison, or Tim Walz, make sure to thank them for standing up for the rights of Colombian workers and opposing the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Senator Klobuchar also deserves a big thank you for her opposition of the Colombia deal.