Labor Support Builds for Baltimore-DC Poor Peoples Campaign March

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Labor support is building for the May 10-13 Poor Peoples Campaign March from Baltimore to Washington. The march has been endorsed by both the Metro Washington and Baltimore labor councils, as well as a number of local unions, including UFCW 400. “We view this occasion as an opportunity to reaffirm, strengthen, and build upon the historically strong, and mutually beneficial relationship between organized labor, and the civil rights movement,” says Rev. Cortly "C.D." Witherspoon, Sr. President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference’s Baltimore Chapter. Area unions can support the march by contributing financially, organizing members to participate in the 3-day march from Baltimore to Washington, and/or participating in the host committee to greet marchers in Washington on May 13. For details, contact Witherspoon at 410-500-2168 or sclcbaltocity@gmail.com and click here for the complete march schedule.