The cleaning staff at the Congress Hotel in Chicago have been on strike since June 15th, 2003. They are striking against unfair wages and working conditions. In the summer of 2011, A Columbia College Chicago class teamed up with emerging Hip-Hop artist Young General to bring attention to the strikers cause.
For more information on the strike, go to:
http://www.congresshotelstrike.info/
Join the group on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbia-Young-General-Project/255882544459344?...
Credits:
in association with Bella Bambina Productions, Inc., Tinted Glass Publishing LLC, and KentLevine Productions LLC presents
"No Justice, No Peace" - Young General
Rob Watson
Jason Garcia
Produced and Directed by Alex Levine
Executive Producer Ray Lohne
Editing and graphics by Alex Deaton
Director of Photography by Phil Doherty
Gaffer- Chad Carlstone
Key Grip Nick Deuel
1st AC Dillion Schneider
Steady Cam Operator Camrin Petramale
Video Written by Chris Svehla & Michael Schafer
1st A.D. Will Kisner
Key PA Jordan Amandes
History of the American Working Class (Summer 2011, Columbia College)
Francisco Aschwanden
Chelsey Boggs
Rhianna Brzuszkiewicz
Hadassah Bullis
Karen Gioia
William Hartman
Lindsey Herdrich
Riley Hughes
John Mahler
Haley O'Brien
Alexander Olivero
Ryan Pilot
Kelsey Ransom
Joe Ross
Tiffany Stanley
Sara Stompanato
Kevin C. Svandra
William Wells
Brendan P. White
Columbia College Staff who helped give the resources to put this together:
Bruce Sheridan
Kevin Cooper
Joe Steiff
Emily Reible
cadence wynter
erin mccarthy
oscar valdez
regina wellner
Special Thanks to all of the strikers at the congress hotel and Columbia College Chicago.
this alex levine guy is a hottie
pogodude725 2 months ago
Great Job. Kevin Carter is a hero
8890roneil 2 months ago
My mom works at the congress hotel. Going 8 years strong. I'm so proud of her. President Obama, stop this strike......end it. Fufill your promise and do what you said you were.
froster101 2 months ago 2
It's awesome to see College students getting together with local artists to collaborate on a project with a real message. This video should be a reminder to Obama as to why he was elected. We need to call more attention to not only the Congress Hotel strikers but to workers across America who struggle to live off minimum wage and have to deal with unfair working conditions.
CoolStoryJon1 2 months ago
I think this video is great! Not only was it greatly shot, it sends a message of community and hope. It's so great to see music delivering a positive message and something that a majority of people can relate to. Raymond was right-- the working class IS the most important group of people of our generation and it's up to us to make a difference. The collaborative effort to get this video filmed and properly done shows the passion behind the message. Great job!
AlexandraChan08 2 months ago
Guys did a GREAT job!!!! good luck with everything CANNOT wait for this wednesday's release party (best see everyone there!!) and i hope this is brought to the light!!! :D i adamantly support and cheer u guys on!!!! Salute to the general and all his young soldiers from columbia! fight strong!
kisieljelloo 2 months ago
Great Job Columbia College students and Young General. It's good to see students using their skills to bring attention to a good cause such as this. Hopefully this video goes all the way to the White House.
beeeeem0 2 months ago
Thank you for bringing this issue to my attention about the strikers at the Congress Hotel. I was unaware of the true issue behind the strike and like many others I used to just walk by in ignorance. These people are fighting for better wages and working conditions. They deserve to be heard by everyone, which is why this video is so great! I am proud to be a part of Columbia College and this cause that we are fighting for.
oldyeller32 3 months ago
"We're trying to make change, we've got the money and the power, but we can't do much with 8 dollars an hour"
Such a good video. I am so impressed with my fellow students at Columbia, this video is really well put together.
avocadojane 3 months ago
Every time I see this video I love it more...when you consider that the mainstream media has NOTHING on unions in programming you begin to realize what a media BLACKOUT is...and how HEROIC these unsung workers really are...GOD BLESS COLUMBIA STUDENTS for making this cause their own...
raylohne1 3 months ago