WEST COAST PORT BLOCKADES- PORTLAND

Blockade the Ports and Wealth of the 1%

Meet up at 6 AM at Kelley Point Park!

more info at http://shutdowntheport.com/action-details/

We will rally and then head to the Port together!

Bus meet-up points & times (we're aiming to have the buses leave at these times)

5am Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th & Belmont)
530am Shemanski Park (SW Salmon & SW Park Ave)
555am Expo Center... [read more]

Blockade the Ports and Wealth of the 1%

Meet up at 6 AM at Kelley Point Park!

more info at http://shutdowntheport.com/action-details/

We will rally and then head to the Port together!

Bus meet-up points & times (we're aiming to have the buses leave at these times)

5am Colonel Summers Park (SE 20th & Belmont)
530am Shemanski Park (SW Salmon & SW Park Ave)
555am Expo Center (last stop on the yellow max - exit the max facing towards the parking lot and go left, bus will be just outside the parking lot entrance)
After 6 we will the be shuttling between the Expo Center and Kelly Point Park. The Expo Center can be reached by taking the yellow max.
More info on pubic transit options to come.

Please email bus@shutdowntheport.com and let us know if you plan on being at one of these spots (be sure to include which spot) so we can better facilitate getting everyone to the park.
If you plan on offering rides or are looking for one, please see the ride share board on the website.

If anyone has experience with, or would like to work on, setting up a better car pool system please get in contact!
Also, if you are planning to drive and are willing to help out with transportation (filling in any gaps in the shuttle system, for example) please get in contact about that as well, Bus@shutdowntheport.com.


It is important to arrive on time. We need to establish a strong presence before the morning shift is scheduled to begin. Kelley Point Park is located in the Saint Johns neighborhood and is accessible via the #16 Bus! You will need to walk or bike 0.7 miles from the North Lombard and Simmons stop. Check trimet.org for details.

There will be a second opportunity to meet up at 4 PM at Kelley Point Park for those who cannot make it in the morning! However, it is crucial that we get as many people as possible for the morning shift!

Why the ports:
The ports represent commerce and capital. This is how the 1% create their immense wealth. It is critical to stop business as usual
for the 1%, and to disrupt their ability to make money at the expense of working people. The holiday season has been exploited by the 1% to make money off working people.This is a peak business time for the ports and the wealthiest corporations. Holidays are about family & community not wealth and exploitation. The truck driver union in Los Angeles has called for solidarity as they struggle with the LA ports.We stand in solidarity with them, and all workers fighting for democratic workplaces.

Are the unions calling a strike?
No. In this instance the unions are not able to publicly support this
blockade for fear of legal action from the 1%. However, rank and file union members, workers, and the unemployed are all part of the 99% and have consistently shown support for the Occupy Movement. Union members have the right to free speech & assembly and are leading the way for this blockade.

Get involved: Sunday, Dec 11th at 3536 SE 26th (at Powell)
Orientation at 6:30 pm
Meeting at 7:00 pm

Contact us at info@shutdowntheport.com or 5035678213
visit: shutdowntheport.com
To get text message updates, text @december12 to 23559

Occupations mobilizing on Decemeber 12th include PORTLAND, OAKLAND, SEATTLE, TACOMA, LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO, VANCOUVER, ANCHORAGE, HOUSTON

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