Our administration is in bed with the worst corporate criminals in the world. We're here today to break up the affair. Approximately 70 UW students assembled in front of Ward's office, demanding to meet with him, while two undercover police officers blocked the entrance to the locked door. Students from the outside hallway were not permitted into the chancellor's office with the six other protesters. Protesters continued to pound on the walls and were met with silence from administration.
Demonstrations do happen here and on other campuses - as long as it's peaceful, it's ok.
The FLA is a monitoring organization for apparel factories and is supported by many universities and clothing enterprises. Their interests aren't the same as the workers'. Protesters are demanding UW join a newer organization, the WRC, developed by anti-sweatshop activists, human rights organization and unions. We're here for the workers. I am communicating with other presidents and chancellors about a collective effort to join the WRC, but under mutually acceptable terms.