We just started a petition titled Stand with Nissan Workers!

Thousands of Nissan auto workers in Canton, Mississippi—80 percent of whom are African-American—have had enough. They endure dangerous working conditions, bullying by management, punishing production demands, and long hours.

Nissan Workers just started a petition to Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO, Renault-Nissan Alliance

Stand with Nissan Workers now! This campaign of intimidation and pressure from the company must end. Tell Nissan to stop standing in the way of its workers’ right to unionize.

Will you sign the petition to act in solidarity with workers in Mississippi? Workers are set to vote on a union this week, we need your support now!

That’s why Nissan Workers will be voting this week on whether to unionize, despite underhanded interference from management. The company is already waging an incredibly hostile campaign of intimidation and pressure against union supporters. By refusing to allow a fair election with lies and manipulation, Nissan is denying Black workers in Canton the fundamental freedom to vote and to therefore have a say in their workplace.

Join us in pledging to tell Nissan that workers have the right to unionize. Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, needs to know how much support workers in Canton have.

Nissan has union representation at every one of its 45 manufacturing plants around the world, except for the three plants in the American South, which consist mostly of Black workers. Southern workers should not be denied the rights that all other Nissan Workers around the globe can exercise.

This campaign of intimidation and pressure from the company must end. Tell Nissan to stop standing in the way of its workers’ right to unionize!

Will you pledge to join the fight for fair representation for Black workers?

Thank you,

Nissan Workers of Canton, Mississippi

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Going solar: Good for the planet, your family, and the Amazon!

08/05/2017 Nativegrl77

Take a brief phone call and receive a custom solar proposal by email, and Amazon Watch will receive a $100 donation!

We can raise $50,000 to install solar energy systems in indigenous communities in the Amazon if only 500 of our supporters take ten minutes to participate in this campaign. carmen, will you help?

Fill out a quick form and you will receive a brief phone call explaining the options for going solar in your neighborhood, and whether you go solar or not, we will receive a $100 donation for our work in the Amazon when you receive a quote by email. And if you decide to go solar after finding out what you can save, we will receive an additional $500. Your personal information will only be shared with one solar education partner who serves your area, and you’ll only be called once.

TURN TEN MINUTES INTO $100 FOR THE AMAZON!

Confronting climate change is one of the most vital issues of our time. It will take both individual and collective action to move past the fossil fuel age and learn to live in way that respects the environment and furthers climate justice.

That’s why Amazon Watch supports our indigenous allies in the Amazon to embrace clean renewable energy, and it’s why we promote actions all of our supporters can take. Today, we’re sharing this awesome opportunity for our supporters – including you – to go solar while directly supporting indigenous communities doing the same thing.

Please take ten minutes to learn about your options for solar energy and to support our work in the Amazon!

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FDA/USDA ~~ July 2017 Alerts & Safety pg2

08/05/2017 Nativegrl77

Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 084-2017, Stefano’s Foods, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen (Jul 24, 2017).
Bateman Recalls Poultry Products Due To Misbranding And An Undeclared AllergenBateman, a West Sacramento, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,297 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.
Man of Steel Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Man of Steel 1 and Man of Steel 2 Due to Tainted Supplements

07/31/2017 10:39 AM EDT

Sacramento, California, Man of Steel is voluntarily recalling 175 lots of Man of Steel 1 and Man of Steel 2, 4000mg at the retail level. The products have been found to contained undeclared Sildenafil.
ICU Medical Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of One Lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter

07/28/2017 06:03 PM EDT

ICU Medical, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP 1000 mL to the hospital/user level due to a confirmed customer complaint of particulate matter identified as stainless steel within a single flexible container.
Vibrant Health Products Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg In LiveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns
07/29/2017 06:52 PM EDT

Vibrant Health Products, a family-owned bakery in Abbotsford, B.C., Canada, has voluntarily recalled one lot of liveGfree Gluten Free Classic Soft White Hamburger Buns due to a packaging error. As a result, this product may contain undeclared egg.
Bush Brothers & Company® Recalls Certain Baked Beans in 28 Ounce Cans Due to a Can Seam Issue

07/28/2017 11:46 AM EDT

Bush Brothers & Company® Recalls Certain Baked Beans in 28 Ounce Cans Due to a Can Seam Issue
Apace Packaging LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cyclobenzaprine HCL and Amantadine HCL (Lot 16710) Due to Potential Mislabeling

07/27/2017 12:05 PM EDT

Apace Packaging LLC is voluntarily recalling one lot of Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablet, USP 5 mg 50ct Unit Dose, NDC# 50268-190-15, Lot Number 16710 and one lot of Amantadine HCl Capsule, USP 100 mg 50ct Unit Dose NDC# 50268-069-15, Lot Number 16710 to the Retail level. These products have been recalled due to a potential mislabeling. A small number of cartons containing Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablets 5 mg UD Blister Cards may potentially be mislabeled as Amantadine HCl Capsules, USP 100 mg. The unit dose blisters inside the carton are correctly labeled as Cyclobenzaprine HCl Tablet, USP 5 mg.

07/26/2017 12:01 PM EDT Hy-Vee, Inc. based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling eight Hy-Vee brand pizzas that were sold at its six Minneapolis-area stores because they may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

FDA Investigates Multiple Salmonella Outbreak Strains Linked to Papayas 07/25/2017 07:35 PM EDT
Updated information is now available. A list of retail consignees has been posted for recall 065-2017, Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Spaghetti and Meatball Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (Jun 9, 2017)
EZ Weight Loss TX LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Atomic and Xplode Capsules Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sibutramine

07/24/2017 10:16 PM EDT

Corpus Christi, TX, EZ Weight Loss TX is voluntarily recalling all lots of La Bri’s Body Health Atomic and Xplode capsules to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the products to be tainted with sibutramine. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The presence of sibutramine in these products renders it an unapproved drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore subject to recall.
Ultra Shop Supplement Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Super Panther 7K Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

07/21/2017 03:40 PM EDT

Charlotte, NC, Ultra Shop Supplement is voluntarily recalling Super Panther 7K capsules, [1 count blister card Lot#: RO846356 and 6 count bottle Lot RO246852 within expiry], distributed by SX Power Co., Brooklyn, NY, to the consumer level. FDA analysis found samples of Super Panther 7K to be tainted with undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, active ingredients in two FDA-approved prescription drug products, also known as phosphodiesterate 5-inhibitors (PDE-5), used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
The FDA is advising consumers not to eat Caribeña brand Maradol papayas because they are linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. Maradol papayas are green before they ripen and turn yellow, so consumers should not eat Caribeña brand regardless of the color. If anyone has these papayas in their home, they should dispose of them immediately. These can be identified by a red, green and yellow sticker shown here.
Papaya samples taken by MDH from a Baltimore retail location tested positive for the strains of Salmonella Kiambu and Thompson found in ill people.
CDC is advising consumers not to eat any Maradol papayas. FDA continues its traceback investigation. At this time, Caribeña brand papayas from Mexico have been identified as a brand linked to these illnesses. Additional brands will be announced as the information becomes available.
CDC reports 47 cases,12 hospitalizations and one death from 12 states in the Salmonella Kiambu outbreak. The states involved are IA, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT and VA. CDC is working to collect additional information to determine whether the recent Salmonella Thompson illness in Maryland is part of this multistate outbreak.

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the senate August 1-4th CONGRESS 2017 the house

08/04/2017 Nativegrl77

Wrap Up 8/3/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act; agreed to: 96-1. Confirmation of Executive Calendar #103, Dan R. Brouillette, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy; confirmed: 79-17. Passage of H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act; passed: 94-1. Legislative Business Passed S.581, Jessie’s Law, with Manchin substitute amendment.…

Wrap Up 8/2/2017 Roll Call Votes Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #175, Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board; invoked: 50-48. Confirmation of Marvin Kaplan (NLRB); confirmed: 50-48. Legislative Business Adopted S.Res.199, designating June 2017 as “Great Outdoors Month”. Adopted S.Res.225, designating July 22, 2017, as “National…

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House Activity 8/4/2017

1:00:02 P.M.		The House convened, starting a new legislative day.
1:00:21 P.M.		The Speaker designated the Honorable Andy Harris to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.
1:00:51 P.M.		Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Roger L. Story, National Childrens Prayer Congress, Washington, DC.
1:02:23 P.M.		SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 481, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.
1:02:39 P.M.		PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
1:03:41 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 1, 2017, at 1:37 p.m.: That the Senate agreed to return the papers to the House at their request, H.J. Res. 76.
1:04:43 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 2, 2017, at 12:40 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 860, S. 190, S. 178, concurred in the House amendments to S. 114, and passed S. 582, S. 717, H.R. 2210, without amendment, H.R. 510, without amendment, H.R. 2288, with an amendment, H.R. 339, with an amendment, and H.R. 601, with amendments.
1:04:57 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2017, at 9:22 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 829, S. 81, S. 1282, and H.R. 3218, without amendment. Appointments: Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission.
1:05:15 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2017, at 2:02 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 581, S. 1052, S. 204, and H.R. 2430, without amendment.
1:06:20 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2017, at 4:23 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 765.
1:06:23 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 3, 2017, at 4:54 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1616.
1:07:26 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 4, 2017, at 9:53 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 19, S. 96, S. 174, S. 134, S. 123, S. 88, S. 1182, S. 756, S. 1617, and agreed to S. Con. Res. 15, and passed S. 1141, S. 810, H.R. 374, without amendment, and H.R. 873, without amendment.
1:07:51 P.M.		The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on August 4, 2017, at 12:13 p.m.: That the Senate passed S. 1099.
1:08:56 P.M.	H.J. Res. 76	UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST – The Chair directed the Clerk to make changes in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 76 that was placed at the desk. Agreed to without objection.
1:09:26 P.M.		The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 481. The next meeting is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on August 8, 2017

House Activity 8/1/2017

11:00:00 A.M.The House convened, starting a new legislative day.11:00:09 A.M.The Speaker designated the Honorable Billy Long to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.11:00:23 A.M.Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Dan C. Cummins, Skyline Wesleyan Church, San Diego, CA.11:01:41 A.M.SPEAKER’S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL – Pursuant to section 3(a) of H. Res. 481, the Journal of the last day’s proceedings was approved.11:01:49 A.M.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.11:02:42 A.M.Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress – Pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 2702 and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Ms. Lori Schwartz, Omaha, Nebraska.11:03:02 A.M.Election Assistance Commission Board of Advisors – Pursuant to section 214(a) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20944), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed Mr. Elliot Berke, Arlington, Virginia.11:03:14 A.M.Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development – Pursuant to section 114(b) of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1103), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker appointed the following member of the House to the Board of Trustees for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development: Mrs. Roby, for a term of 6 years.11:03:54 A.M.Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy – Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), and the order of the House of January 3, 2017, the Speaker reappointed the following member of the House to the Board of Visitors to the United States Military Academy: Mr. Womack.11:04:11 A.M.The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 481. The next meeting is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on August 4, 2017.

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Help us plant 51,000 fruit trees in India

08/03/2017 Nativegrl77

FEATURED PROJECT

This week and in the weeks ahead, 51,000 fruit trees and fruit tree saplings will be planted around Lalitpur, India, with our partners at Sustainable Green Initiative, The fruit trees will provide food and income to some of the poorest and drought prone villages of the region. With education and on-going support, the fruit trees will be nurtured by 120 farmer families.

The trees will also help rebuild the natural environment after the severe drought affected region. This project is seeking additional funds to continue to address local environmental and economic challenges through fruit tree planting during the rest of 2017 and 2018.

Planting trees is one of the BEST WAYS to fight climate change.

Our planet is currently losing over 15 billion trees each year—that’s 56 acres of forest every minute! Earth Day Network’s Canopy Project plants trees to benefit local communities, increase habitat for species, and combat climate change.