Lorenzo Canizares's Page

"The vision is Superb!"

"Bruce, that's a very important meeting at a crucial time in the political development of the Egyptian Trade Unions."

"This incident proves a truth that we all should heed. Employers are Employers everywhere, and the goal of many is to squash Workers ability to defend themselves.   Doug, How is the company doing economically, apart from the fact of suspending…"

"Doug, you guys certainly showed a lot of stamina. How you all are doing now? Did the fight brought people closer together?"

"Completely in agreement with what is expressed in article provided by Peter. Also there are serious talks already being initiated for a General Strike in the Belly of the Monster."

""Collective bargaining: The government has the right to set salaries unilaterally and even to cut them, as it has done repeatedly, for instance with the national airline. So in practice there is no real collective bargaining at either national…"

"What do we know about the Lybian Trade Unions?"

"If we lose Wisconsin, fascism is around the corner. I hope our labor leaders wisen up to the fact that this is not a pre-season game, but the Superbowl."

"Let's start by trying to get Gov. Walker to withdraw his proposed legislation. If he refuses, and threatens the demonstrators with force then the time is ready to call for a national General Strike."

"And people please pay attention to what's happening inside of the belly of the beast. The struggle here (USA) is about collective bargaining rights. I am surprised to see the great reaction amongst the workers."

"I hope the vast network of Avaaz can get it done."

"Petition signed!"

"Gordon, that was a superb analysis of the wavelength that we should be in during these times. As somebody once said "The only constant is change.""

"Can we unite that we need to maintain the unity of the opposition? Fragmentation will be the kiss of death for the Egyptian people. Progress and democracy comes from massive involvement of all that can be united."

"I applaud the NTUI statement to the Egyptian Federation for Independent Unions. It is true that government aligned unions function more or less like Company Unions, their outlook is more geared to what benefits the government or the company for that…"