One Nation Comes Together for Historic March

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.afscme.org/publications/29260.cfm

October 2, 2010

Hundreds of thousands of Americans from all walks of life – including thousands of AFSCME members – gathered on Saturday at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, to deliver a message of change. The One Nation March brought together an array of union members, social activists, and human and civil rights leaders committed to good jobs, equal justice, and quality public education for all.


WE RALLY AND WE VOTE – AFSCME members came out in full force to demand change at the One Nation March in Washington, DC.

Photo Credit: Luis Gomez


AFSCME activists stoked the fires early in the morning as they convened outside of RFK Stadium before marching towards the U.S. Capitol. International Secretary-Treasurer Lee A. Saunders welcomed members – many of whom spent the night travelling to the event – and reminded them of the importance of our fight.

“On November 2nd, we will vote for the candidates that stand with us and we will fight those who don’t,” Saunders said. “We are here today to let everybody know: We have a voice and we have a vote.”

Dressed in green t-shirts, the AFSCME contingent made its presence felt at the rally. As Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4) Local 233 President Barb Phillips said, “I’m here for jobs, education and because I want to see one nation working together. We need to energize Americans and start rebuilding our country.”

FULL story at link.

[saltpoint]

1. Recommended.

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2. Historic? you weren't around in the early 70' were you? eom