More Area Locals Join Historic Rally/March

Friday, August 16, 2013

More Area Locals Join Historic Rally/March(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

Local support continues to build for the August 24 rally commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March On Washington.The latest locals to confirm their participation are AFGE locals 12, 32, 383, 727 and 3331, IBEW Local 26 and OPEIU Local 2. All the way from Mount Holly, NC, Union City reader Phillip Ammons reports that his local, UAW local 5285, “will be attending with 30-60 people on two buses.” And former WTU 6 President William H. Simon sent his regrets, saying “At the age of 89 I don't think I will be able to join you,” but adding that “I was there 50 years ago.” Other locals and councils confirmed include ATU 689, AFSCME Council 26, AFSCME 2477, UFCW 400, IAM Lodge 1486 and NALC Branch 3825. If your local is planning to participate, please let us know by emailing Streetheat@dclaborarchives.orgClick here for the latest info on local gathering locations/times.


 

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