Federal Workers Rally Today for End to Shutdown/Lockout

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)AFSCME President Lee Saunders, AFGE President J. David Cox, Representative Keith Ellison and other members of the House Progressive Caucus, Reverend Jessie Jackson, and MSNBC commentator Van Jones have all been confirmed to speak at today’s 11a Government Lockout Rally at the U.S. Capitol. “Nothing will be certain until the House votes to end the Lockout,” said AFGE. “Let's keep up the pressure by making this rally the biggest and loudest one yet!” said AFSCME Council 26. photo: Seth Couslar, AFSCME Local 1653 (FAA) preps signs for today’s rally; photo by Chris Garlock