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Stealing America: Vote by Vote

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posted by: Dorothy Fadiman

begins: Aug 22, 12:00 pm

ends: Aug 28, 12:00 pm

location: The Ritz at Bourse, 400 Ranstead Street On Fourth Street between Market and Chestnut

STEALING AMERICA: Vote by Vote brings together behind-the-scenes perspectives from the U.S.

Philadelphia Cab Drivers Vote for Leadership, Establish 2nd Largest Union in Country

by Todd Wolfson, Media Mobilizing Project | 07.12.2008

On Wednesday July 9th, the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance (UTWA) held their first election for president. Ronald Blount won the election with 64% of the votes while Muhammad Chughtai came in second with 31% of the votes. n discussing the future of the UTWA, Blount commented: "This is a new era for cab drivers across the city. The UTWA officially puts the Philadelphia Parking Authority on notice. Their days of corruption and oppressing taxi drivers over. Cab drivers across this city will make their voices and concerns heard and we will find justice within this industry."

On Wednesday July 9th, the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance (UTWA) held their first election for president.