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Roc and Rap Celebration At The Highline Ballroom

Stop Shopping Church Gives Praise to Coalitions Ensuring Fair Pay and Treatment of Workers

Will 2008 be the year of Immigrant Rights in New York City? On February 3rd at the Highline Ballroom, Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping (coming off the successful run of What Would Jesus Buy?) will celebrate the essential work of two New York City coalitions fighting for immigrant laborers: the Restaurant Opportunities Center (ROC-NY) and the Retail Action Project (RAP).

In 2006 ROC-NY members filed a lawsuit against Fireman Hospitality Group, whose holdings include the Redeye Grill and Shelly's New York restaurants, stating the company withheld tips and discriminated against employees of color and employees with immigrant status. RAP has been valiantly battling the infamous SoHo store Yellow Rat Bastard for alleged minimum wage violations, verbal abuse and unhealthy work conditions.

The Rev, Stop Shopping Gospel Choir and Not Buying It Band will bestow Fabulous Sainthood on ROC and RAP, kicking off a year of hot and holy work to make sure ALL New York City workers are respected and paid for their labor. Change-a-lujah!

Reverend Billy, The Stop Shopping Gospel Choir and The Not Buying It Band Live! Sunday February 3rd, 2pm at the Highline Ballroom 431 West 16th Street, New York NY 10011 Between 9th and 10th Ave Take the A,C,E or the L Train to 8th Ave and 14th Street Tickets $12 at Highlineballroom.com or at the door.
All Ages! Lunch and spirits served.

www.revbilly.com