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Speech on Armistice (Veterans) Day at the Ring a Bell for Peace ceremony

by Mike Paradela Watch a video of the event here. Thank you for giving me the honor and the opportunity to speak on this most important day. We are all gathered here today to remember the origins of Veterans’ Day — Armistice Day. A day to warn against the horrors…

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November 12, 2025
SJPJC / Workers' struggles

San Jose transit workers go on historic strike

By Mike Paradela, published in People's World San Jose, Calif.—On Monday, March 10, 1,500 Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 members who work in Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) went on strike, the first since the company’s founding in 1973. The ATU and VTA entered negotiations in August. A key concern…

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March 21, 2025