Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Asthma Clinic Success
East Bay Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice
Asthma Clinic and Press Conference a Huge Success....
Dear ICWJ Friends:
The recent asthma screening brought together health care professionals, city officials, and clergy to expose the effects that diesel emissions are having on the West Oakland community and the 880 corridor. With over 100 people screened this action, brought together medical professionals, labor, and the faith community to show the Oakland Port Commission first hand the health impacts the port is having on local health. There was ample media coverage of the event to help get our point across.
I would like to thank those who supported the Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice's involvement with the screening. We would particularly like to thank Servant Brian Woodson for his fiery proclamation that the air belongs to God, Pastor Clarence Johnson's timely closing prayer for the Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports moral and endurance, and Archbishop Aurora Lewis' and Rev. Kurt Kuwald's pastoral support for those being screened. The CCSP's struggle for a Clean Trucks Management Program has been a long one. We appreciate everyone who has supported the struggle and welcome those who are interested but have not been active thus far.
We will be organizing a walk the lines event on the 18th of this month. Please join us as we talk to the truckers personally at the port. We will email you more information soon.
You are invited in playing a historic role in transforming the Port of Oakland by pushing a Clean Trucks Management Program.
Peace be with you,
Pastor Eric Gabourel, Organizer
Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice
East Bay Alliance for a Sustainable Economy
1814 Franklin Street, Suite #325
Oakland, CA 94612
EMAIL: eric@workingeastbay.org
WEB: http://www.workingeastbay.org
PHONE: (510) 893.7106 x. 319
FAX: (510) 893.7010
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