EL CHICANo Weekly
Vol 57, NO. 50
December 05, 2019
Protestor s demand Amazon protect a i r q u a l i t y, p r o v i d e g o o d j o b s By Manny B. Sandoval
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enter for Community Action and Environmental Justice hosted a rally at the Amazon fulfillment Center in San on Monday, Bernardino December 2 to “…condemn the company’s poor labor practices and negative effects on local air quality.” “Today, Cyber Monday, is Amazon’s biggest sales day of the year… so for us, this was the perfect day to make a loud statement about a community benefits agreement,” said Anthony Victoria, spokesperson for the San Bernardino Airport Communities Coalition.
Highland Senior Center serves Thanksgiving dinner
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About 200 community members were present at the Amazon ‘ONT 2’ warehouse facility, located on Central Avenue, to demand good paying jobs and air quality control. Protest, cont. on next pg.
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MANNY B. SANDOVAL
On December 2, Cyber Monday, Amazons biggest sales day of the year, a protest was held by the San Bernardino community to demand air quality control and good paying jobs.
Salvation Ar my ser ves Thanksgiving dinner
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MJ DUNCAN
Dozens of volunteers came out despite the torrential rain to help prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army Hospitality House. Clothing, shoes and hygiene kits were also distributed during the event. Over 130 community members enjoyed a bountiful dinner that included turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato pie, salad and dessert, as well as 90 shelter residents and 24 winter shelter clients that evening. The Hospitality House has 90 beds for homeless families, and mothers with children; the dining room is transformed into a winter shelter that holds up to 30 men seeking refuge from inclement weather.