"A Union Man" film /concert in Medford 7/20

Benefit for Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice, 15.07.2006 00:00

"A Union Man: The Life and Work of Julius Margolin"
Thursday, July 20 @ 7 PM

Hosted by UNETE in the basement of Medford's
First United Methodist Church
607 West Main Street

Suggested Donation $5. - ALL Welcome!
Reception and discussion after the film plus Julius and George will
perform a selection of labor and folk classics.

Julius: A Union Man

Just an ordinary soldier.

Julius Margolin, at 89, is a living legend in the New York City labor
movement. He's been active since the 1930's in the CIO, the National
Maritime Union and Local 52 of the International Alliance of Theatrical
and Stage Employees which he has represented in the NYC Central Labor
Council for 32 years. A tireless fighter for for justice, equality,
and against war, Julius embarked on a new career in 1999 making music and CDs with George Mann while still hitting picket lines and organizing
workers in New York and around the United States .

"A Union Man" is a documentary film produced by George Mann. It tells
the story of Julius Margolin's life through his own eyes as well as
those he's met along the way. Featuring guest appearances by Utah
Phillips, Faith Petric and former NMU Vice President Joe Stack, as well
as concert performances. Its an affectionate portrait of a
rank-and-file activist still fighting for justice as he approaches age
90.

"A Union Man: The Life and Work of Julius Margolin"
Thursday, July 20 @ 7 PM

A benefit for Southern Oregon Jobs with Justice
Hosted by UNETE in the basement of Medford's
First United Methodist Church
607 West Main Street

Suggested Donation $5. - ALL Welcome!
Reception and discussion after the film plus Julius and George will
perform a selection of labor and folk classics.

On the web:  http://www.georgeandjulius.com

Local Contact: Wes Brain 541-482-6988

Download this article in pdf format >>

Add this article to your pdf newsletter selection >>

Checkout and Download your PDF-newsletter selection >>

Email this article to someone >>

Make a quick comment on this article >>

"Ordinary Soldier"? 14.07.2006 - 11:13 That's an odd description for Julius although I suppose he does have common ground with many soldiers in the way he values solidarity. Julius and George are troubadors for peace and justice. worker bee> TOUR SCHEDULE IN OREGON 15.07.2006 - 20:58 Hello to our friends in Oregon: We're coming back through Oregon with the film about Julius's life in the labor and peace movements. I wanted to let you know about this film and concert event and the upcoming stops in Oregon next week. I hope that you will help us publicize the events through any listservs you think would be relevant and/or tell friends about these appearances-- and of course we hope to see you! Info is below. I'm attaching a poster for the Portland showing, but info for the other stops also. Also a recent pic of Julius that I thought you'd like! Thanks, George Mann Monday, July 17 at 6 PM PST (9 PM EST): KBOO (www.kboo.org to listen live), Radio Appearance on the Labor Show with our friend and host Kevin Card. KBOO is Portland's great public radio station and Kevin one of the first friends we made in Portland! We're glad to be doing his show again-- we'll be on around 6:30 but of course the whole hour is going to be great! Wednesday, July 19 at 8 PM: Portland, Red and Black Cafe, 2138 SE Division (info: 231-3899) A concert with the great Wobbly band General Strike. Concert only, no film being shown. Two sets each! No cover, pass the hat around and around.... Thursday, July 20 at 7:00 PM: Medford, OR, First United Methodist Church, 607 West Main Street Showing the film and concert. Our friend Wes Brain, who worked on the film with Steve Ryan (both Ashlanders!), helped put this show together at the offices of Unete! Film, Q & A and concert. Suggested donation $5, all welcome regardless. Friday, July 21 at 8 PM: Eugene, OR, at DIVA, 110 W. Broadway (541-736-904) Showing the f ilm, Q & A and concert. Sponsored by the Eugene-Springfield Solidarity Network/Jobs with Justice and International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees Local 675. Suggested donat ion $5 - $10, all welcome regardless. We're happy to be coming through Eugene this trip-- film, Q & A and concert. Saturday, July 22 at 8 PM: Corvallis, OR, Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd Street (541-752-3023 for more info) Film, Q & A and concert. A benefit for the South Corvallis Food Bank Sponsored by Veterans for Peace Chapt er 132 Suggested donation $7, all welcome regardless. Sunday, July 23 at 7:30 PM: Back to Portland, OR, Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton Street (info: 503-238-5588) Showing the film, a Q & A with Julius and George and a concert. Admission-- $7,  Retired, unemployed-- $5 Website:  http://www.georgeandjulius.com Here's a description of the film: Julius Margolin, at 89, is a living legend in the New York City labor movement. He’s been active since the 19 30s in the CIO, National Maritime Union and Local 52 of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, which he has represented in the Central Labor Council for 32 years. A tireless fighter for justice, equality, and against war, Julius embarked on a new career in 1999, making music and CDs with George Mann while still hitting picket lines and organizing workers in New York City and around the United States. "A Union Man: The Life and Work of Julius Margolin" is the story of his life through his eyes as well as those he’s met along the way. Featuring guest appearances by Utah Phillips, Faith Petric and former NMU Vice President Joe Stack, as well a s concert performances, it's an affectionate portrait of a rank-and-file activist still fighting for justice as he approaches 90. This will be an event full of labor and social history as well as songs from the last 100 years. Thanks for any help you can give in publicizing these appearances! George Mann> A Photo of Julius 17.07.2006 - 06:38 Here is another photo of Julius sent to us by George Mann>