International day against racism.

national | miscellaneous | news report Wednesday March 19, 2003 13:12 by Equality Unit - SIPTU

Drop in centre for migrant workers, film and Che Club in Liberty Hall

Programme for 21st March, International Day Against Racism, in the Liberty Hall Centre, Cois Lifé. 5.30 - 7pm DROP IN CENTRE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS 7 - 8pm FILM: RACE TO THE BOTTOM 8 - 12pm CHE CLUB: KING SATIVA

Programme for 21st March, International Day Against Racism, in the Liberty Hall Centre, Cois Lifé.

5.30 - 7pm DROP IN CENTRE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
7 - 8pm FILM: RACE TO THE BOTTOM
8 - 12pm CHE CLUB: KING SATIVA

DROP IN CENTRE FOR MIGRANT WORKERS

This Friday, international day against racism, SIPTU will be running a drop in centre, in the Liberty Hall Centre for migrant workers who may wish to find out about services which the union can provide. In the growing multi-cultural climate in Ireland today it is very important for migrant workers to know their rights. All are welcome whether union members or not. There will be a number of advisors and interpreters available between 5.30 and 7pm.

If you speak English and another language, and would like to volenteer to interpret for the event, please contact Nora on 087 641 2887.

FILM: RACE TO THE BOTTOM

The drop in centre will be followed by a film "race to the bottom" from 7 - 8pm. A recent "Esperanza Productions" documentary on the textile industry in Ireland and Bangladesh. Focusing on Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and Derry in northern Ireland, this documentary charts how the garment industry has virtually left the developed world and is constantly on the move to the poorer countries of the developing world. The ongoing search for workers who will work longer hours for less, and in more dangerous conditions, is a key feature of globalisation.

Filmed in dramatically diverse locations, from the walls of Derry to the sweat shops and export factories in Bangladesh, this documentary raises many crucial questions regarding international trade-union solidarity, and respect for international labour standards.

CHE CLUB: KING SATIVA

The international music club, sponsored by SIPTU, City Bridges and Metro Eireann, has been a regular event at the Centre over the last few months. To celebrate international day against racism King Sativa and others will be playing from 8pm - midnight.

All staff and interpreters who volenteer their services will be given free admission to the film and the Che Club, and will recieve a complimentary drink at the bar.