AFL-CIO Helps Keep Occupy DC Warm

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Contributions of cold-weather clothing, sleeping bags and air mattresses from AFL-CIO staff were delivered to Occupy DC last Friday by the AFL-CIO’s Eddie Acosta. Other needs include weatherizing/warm materials, laptops, printing access and more. Click here for the latest “Occupy DC Wish List.” As unions donate items and services, please be sure to email Julia (jkann@dclaborarchives.org) so the Metro Council can cross off the items and publicly thank the locals stepping up to support the occupiers. - photo by Chris Garlock