Injured Workers Speak Out after Spitzer's Sworn In pt. 2

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Interview with Maria Hernandez, an injured Ground Zero cleanup worker.

Injured Workers Speak Out after Spitzer's Sworn In

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These are two interviews with injured workers who have a lot to say about the new governor and their hopes for long awaited justice from the New York state government on worker's compensation.

Justice Will Be Served!

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The Justice Will Be Served campaign recently celebrated many victories, including those of the Silver Palace and Zen Palate workers! 

5 Years after 9/11...Remembering the forgotten victims

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While much attention has been focused on the emerging health crisis of 9/11 rescue workers, more than 40,000 clean up workers, many of whom are undocumented immigrants, have been forgotten.  On September 6, 2006, Ground Zero clean up workers mobilized in a rally at site.

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May 1, 2006

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NMASS and Chinese Staff & Workers Association organized the largest marches on this historic day. 

Ground Zero workers video | Video de Trabajadores de la Zona Cero

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Arek Tomaszewski of NMASS testifies before NYC City Council

Arek Tomaszewski of NMASS testifies before NYC City Council

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Mrs. Eng from CSWA testifies in support of Public Access TV

Mrs. Eng from CSWA testifies in support of Public Access TV

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Community Access TV and Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) are under threat by Congressional legislation! Why do we care?  Because:

• NMASS receives extensive support from MNN which have enabled us to produce stunning videos which help advance our organizing efforts!
• MNN and Community Access TV are one of the few avenues for immigrant communities and workers to get our views across -- uncensored and unedited!
  

Verizon and other phone companies that are pumping millions of dollars into Congress to push the C.O.P.E. bill, which threatens to de-fund and destroy Community Access TV. NMASS is coming out in support of a NYC City Council resolution against the COPE bill. Mrs. Eng testified at the May 4, 2006th City Council hearing on the resolution.

Yolanda's Story: Winning Back Our Health

Yolanda's Story tells about a unique community-controlled health care program, the 9/11 Beyond Ground Zero Community Health Initiative. In conjunction with Bellvue Hospital, this program provides much needed treatment for respiratory and other health problems related to 9.11 for LES and Chinatown residents and WTC workers. NMASS members fought hard to make this program a reality, and this video tells of one member's experiences.

WTC Worker Interview

World Trade Center clean up workers are among the hardest hit with severe health problems in the wake of 9/11. NMASS is mobilizng WTC workers to fight for treatment and compensation, as many are suffering from work-related injuries. Workers, many of whom are undocumented, were only given paper suits to clean the toxic dust and debris that was left behind.

Asthma Explained

Dr. Reibman, of Bellvue Hospital and the 9/11 Health Clinic, explains athsma, who gets it, why -- especially in relation to 9/11, what it does to your body, as well as what treatments are available. Part 1 and Part 2.

Boycott Liberty Apparel!

This one minute trailer tells the story of garment workers who continue to fight unjust working conditions by Liberty Apparel. From Haliburton to Liberty Apparel, employers across the U.S. are attempting to deny responsibility for bad working conditions based on subcontracting. Learn more about the campaign to boycott Liberty at www.aintiawoman.org

End Employer Sanctions Now!

A video clip from the Break the Chains coalition, a broad alliance of community-based organizations that have come together to address the deteriorating working and living conditions faced by all working people. The alliance calls for the repeal of the modern-day slave law known as the Employer Sanctions Provision; especially in light of the newly introduced McCain – Kennedy immigration proposal. More info is available at: www.nmass.org

"Our Voices/Nuestras Voces" Available on DVD!

Volume 1 of the "Our Voices/Nuestras Voces Videos" is now available on DVD! This high quality DVD contains "Faces of Carmen", "Wendy's Diary", "Herminia", "Sara", and the "Our Voices/Nuestras Voces" introduction. Email us at nmass@yahoo.com or call 718-625-9091 to get your copy!