Producers/Hosts: Meredith DeFrancesco and Amy Browne
A report on: “A New Day in Trade: Public Forum on NAFTA Reform and Fair Trade, with Congressman Mike Michaud”, which took place last night in Bucksport, Maine
From the announcement for the event: “The current NAFTA model of free trade has devastated workers, farmers, and the environment and eroded our democracy. There is unprecedented opposition in the U.S. and Congressman Mike Michaud is leading the House of Representatives in fighting for an end to NAFTA-style free trade and globalization. Michaud will discuss his blueprint for fair trade and take questions & comments from the audience.
“The Maine Fair Trade Campaign will let people know how they can plug-in locally in the fight for a more just and sustainable global economy.
“This event is co-sponsord by the Maine Fair Trade Campaign; USW Locals 1188 and 261; the Hancock County, Waldo County, and Penobscot County Democratic Committees, Food AND Medicine, and the Eastern Maine Labor Council.
“For More information Contact Daphne Loring at the Maine Fair Trade Campaign
Office: 777-6387
Cell: 266-5895
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