If you’re in Southern California, mark your calendars for next Tuesday, March 31. That’s when you can join the United Farm Workers, the Warehouse Workers United campaign, and a spectrum of religious and community leaders in San Bernardino to honor the memory of Cesar Chavez — and tell America how California’s warehouse workers are continuing his struggle.
What: Press Conference, Prayer Service, Processional, and Mass to honor the life of Cesar Chavez
When: Tuesday, March 31st
Who:
- Bishop Gerald R. Barnes, San Bernardino Diocese
- Auxiliary Bishop Rutilio del Riego, San Bernardino Diocese (invited)
- Rev. David Starr, St. John’s Episcopal Church
- Mike Trujillo, District Director, Rep. Joe Baca (invited)
- County Supervisor Josie Gonzales, San Bernardino (invited)
- Mayor Patrick J. Morris, San Bernardino (invited)
- Councilmember Dennis Baxter, San Bernardino (invited)
- A representative of the United Farm Workers
- A representative of the Inland Congregations United for Change
- Members of Warehouse Workers United
Schedule:
4pm - Outdoor prayer service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1407 N. Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino
5pm - Processional from St. John’s Episcopal Church to Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral
6pm - Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, 265 W. 25th St., San Bernardino
Want to spread the word? Download a flyer in PDF format for printing and sharing!
Want to know more about the warehouse workers’ campaign for economic justice? Download the “Economic Crisis and the Logistics Industry” report (also PDF) for the details.