Author Archives: Diane Bukowski

OCCUPY DETROITERS CONFRONT GLOBAL STOCK MARKET CEO; VIDEO UPDATES FROM OCCUPY CHICAGO, OAKLAND AND PITTSBURGH

Two arrested, released with ‘disrupting public meeting’ charges after march on WSU police station  CEO, “still on the loose,” spent 22 years with Goldman Sachs, under investigation by DOJ  Videos: Occupy Chicago disrupts Walker’s talk; Occupy Oakland strikes; Occupy Pittsburgh … Continue reading

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BUS MECHANICS’ PRESIDENT SAYS BING WILL NOT FIX BUSES

Interview with bus mechanics’ Local President Leamon Wilson (seen speaking at City Council hearing in part of video above). By Diane Bukowski Nov. 4, 2011 VOD interviewed Leamon Wilson, president of Local 312 of the American Federation of State, County … Continue reading

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BING KEEPS BUSES BROKEN, DRIVERS AND RIDERS IN DANGER; BLAMES YOUTH

   Says “hooligans” responsible after drivers refuse to roll, will not provide what mechanics need to fix buses  By Diane Bukowski  November 4, 2011  DETROIT— City residents awoke today to find no DDOT buses running. Drivers said they were afraid … Continue reading

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CHILD KILLER COP WEEKLEY’S TRIAL SET FOR APRIL 30, 2012 IN DEATH OF AIYANA STANLEY-JONES

  Sky banner flown by the Justice for Aiyana Jones Committee over Detroit on the first anniversary of her death May 16, 2011 Pre-trial evidence likely to be kept secret Judge Hathaway discloses husband is a cop Owens’ sentencing rescheduled … Continue reading

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STOP STATE CHILD ABDUCTIONS! SUPPORT GODBOLDOS TUES. NOV. 1 12 NOON Lincoln Juvenile Hall 1025 E. Canfield

BATTLE NOT OVER FOR MARYANNE, ARIANA AND FAMILY: CHILD STILL UNDER DHS SUPERVISION, KYM WORTHY APPEALS DISMISSAL CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MOTHER By Diane Bukowski Oct. 31, 2011 Detroit–Supporters of Maryanne Godboldo and all families who have had their children taken illegally by … Continue reading

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BRIDGE BLOCKADE STOPS INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Protesters target “Bridge Baron” Matty Moroun, worth $1.8 billion  By Diane Bukowski  Oct. 30, 2011  DETROIT – “We stopped international trade from happening,” Rev. Charles Williams III shouted over his bullhorn as more than a hundred protesters from Bridge Watch, … Continue reading

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MARCH ON DTE HQ Tues. Nov. 1 at 1 pm: SIERRA CLUB, OCCUPY DETROIT, MICHIGAN WELFARE RIGHTS

  DTE Energy raised rates $175 M Oct. 29, despite whopping $200 M second quarter profits due to  Snyder tax cuts  Low-income customers face loss of assistance as a result of Obama LIHEAP cuts and state legislature March and press conference Tues. … Continue reading

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CANCEL STUDENT DEBT NOW! PROTESTS NOV. 2 AND 9; DEBT TOPS $1 TRILLION

Calling all Detroit area students!  Wayne State, Marygrove, CCS, UofD Mercy, WCCC, OCC, MCC, Oakland University, Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan Dearborn and Ann Arbor! Converge on November 9th to join the national movement taking the first major step … Continue reading

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CHARTER ???? – VOTE “NO” AND WHY

  Water Dept. worker Andrew Daniels-El speaks on city charter in January, 2009 at Call ’em Out meeting as Agnes Hitchcock and AFSCME Local 207 President John Riehl moderate. By Joyce Moore My name is Joyce Moore and I a … Continue reading

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OCCUPY OAKLAND RETAKES PARK, CALLS FOR GENERAL STRIKE NOV. 2

                                                                                 Liberate Oakland! GENERAL STRIKE!Shut down the 1 percent Wed. Nov. 2 Protect OccupySF by packing hearing on the Avalos resolution Mon, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. Room 250, SF City Hall by Occupy Oakland Oct. 27, 2011 Below is the … Continue reading

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