We'll be hosting a screening of Made in LA at the Echo Park Film Center on May 23rd. Come enjoy a great documentary filmed while following Garment Worker Center workers and staff for 6 years. The film tells the story of the Garment Worker Center's Forever 21 campaign through the eyes and experiences of garment workers involved in the struggle.



There will be a Q&A with members of the Garment Worker Center after the screening, and we'll also have select Fair Trade items for sale. Doors open at 7pm. Seating is limited, so come by early!

Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA

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Join the GWC contingent at 1pm at the Garment Worker Center office this Thursday May 1st. We will join the downtown Los Angeles march and will be outreaching to garment workers in the area. Look for our Costurer@s Unid@s Banner!



We will meet at 1pm our office at 1250 S. Los Angeles St #213, Los Angeles CA 90015, cross street is Pico.

For more info call: 213-748-5866


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The Garment Worker Center invites you to join us at the Center for a fundraiser screening of Made in L.A. Come enjoy a great documentary filmed while following Garment Worker Center workers and staff for 6 years. The film tells the story of the Garment Worker Center's Forever 21 campaign through the eyes and experiences of garment workers involved in the struggle. (full movie synopsis below)

Enjoy the movie and help support the exciting organizing work of the Center geared towards empowering garment workers to fight for justice and dignity in the garment industry of Los Angeles. We'll have DVD copies of the film available for purchase as well as Garment Worker Center shirts and bags along with an assortment of Fair Trade crafts, cloth, toys and other items.

When: 6:30 PM Saturday, April 19

Where: The Garment Worker Center

1250 S. Los Angeles St. Suite 213 (between Pico and 12th St.)

Downtown Los Angeles, 90015

(Street parking is free after 6:00 PM on Saturdays)


Suggested Donation: $10 (no one turned away for lack of funds)


For more information call the center at 213-748-5866
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