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AP: GOP ‘super PACs’ overtaking campaigns’ fundraising
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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ABC News: Mitt Romney Says He’ll Take on Union Bosses During Hometown Speech
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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MSNBC: SEIU President Mary Kay Henry on The ED Show (Video)
Friday, November 18th, 2011
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NCC News Online: Many gather at Evans Street Bridge to promote infrastructure safety and job creation
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
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Nearly 1,000 Arrested Yesterday on Bridges Over Joblessness
By Mike Link (Article taken from seiu.org Blog)
As of 9pm ET last night, nearly 1,000 were arrested as more than 50,000 protestors at three dozen bridges nationwide declared an “Economic Emergency for the 99%” because of the lack of jobs and an economy that only works for the 1% richest Americans. Protestors included not only Occupy movement activists — but also unemployed workers, union members, Moveon.org members and other local residents who are part of the American Dream Movement.
NEW YORK, NY — 700 arrested on the Brooklyn Bridge, including SEIU President Mary Kay Henry. Estimates put the crowd at 35,000.
CHICAGO, IL — 46 arrests made on LaSalle Street Bridge, as 1,500 protesters chanted “Jobs not cuts”
LOS ANGELES — 26 arrests made near the 4th Street Bridge in the downtown Financial District at a protest attended by hundreds of unemployed workers, union members and Occupy protestors.
MILWAUKEE, WI — Protesters shut down bridge over Interstate 43, declare “an economic emergency for the 99%”
ST. LOUIS, MO — Over 1,000 protesters present, police arrest 50. “[E]veryone is here for the same purpose — we need jobs.”
DETROIT, MI — Over 1000 protesters take over the 2nd Avenue Bridge and block traffic to “call attention to the need for good jobs in Detroit.”
MIAMI, FL — 2,000 protesters march downtown. “It’s time government starts working for the people and creates jobs.”
PHILADELPHIA, PA — 24 arrests made on the Market Street bridge, more than 1,500 protesters present, many “holding signs saying “Willing to Work,” and most were unemployed.”
PITTSBURGH, PA — Over 700 protesters have taken over the Greenfield Bridge, calling “for jobs and restoration of the American dream.”
BALTIMORE, MD — 200 protest for “Good Jobs” on Howard Street Bridge.
PORTLAND, OR — 25 arrests have been reported on Portland’s Steel Bridge as protesters demand action on jobs and an economy that works for the 99%.
HARTFORD, CT — 200 protesters block an entrance ramp. “Infrastructure is crumbling; we need jobs,” says one protester.
Other cities where bridge protests occurred today included Washington, DC (700 protestors), Houston, TX (350 protestors), Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, Duluth, MN, Joliet, IL, Petersboro NH, Pueblo, CO, Richmond, VA, Pittston, PA, Augusta, ME, Phoenix, AZ, Columbus, OH, Dallas, TX, Kalamazoo, MI, Saginaw, MI, Iowa City, IA, Rochester NY, Syracuse, NY, Great Falls, MT and Missoula, MT.
The Post-Standard: Rally today to support jobs for the 99 percent
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
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The Post-Standard: Syracuse groups push for jobs, infrastructure, higher taxes on wealthy
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
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National Day of Bridge Action: Thursday, November 17, 2011
Join us this Thursday, November 17th at the Evans Street Bridge in Syracuse for a National Day of Bridge Action where we ask our leaders to create jobs and fix our aging infrastructure!
It is a startling fact that most of our infrastructure in our community is crumbling. Bridges are dangerously close to collapse, schools and buildings have fallen into disrepair. Now is the time to invest money in our aging infrastructure and at the same time create hundreds of jobs right here at home.
Why: There are three bridges that cross the Onondaga Creek, all of them in desperate need of repair. They have been rated deficient by Department of Transportation. Two of the bridges are 690 overpasses that see thousands of cars daily.
When: Thursday, November 17th at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Evans Street Bridge (off of Franklin Street)
Map of the location:
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If you have any questions, please contact Dawn Clarry 315-424-1750.
News Release: Lyons Endorsed by Gillibrand, Hinchey and Cahill
Contact: (845) 242-3409
Thursday, November 3, 2011 – NY Leaders Recognize Lyons’ Commitment to Working Families
Lloyd, NY- Gerard Lyons, candidate for Ulster County Legislature in District 10 (Lloyd and Milton) received strong statements of support from US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Representative Maurice Hinchey and Assemblyman Kevin Cahill. Gerard Lyons has been a lifelong champion of middle class New Yorkers. Senator Gillibrand, Representative Hinchey and Assemblyman Cahill share Lyons’ commitment to making government work for the people and not the special interests. These endorsements reaffirm the importance of Gerard Lyon’s agenda for Ulster County’s middle class.
“I am pleased to endorse Gerard Lyons for Ulster Count Legislature in the Tenth District. A recognized leader at SEIU Local 200 United, Gerard always fights to protect working families. I look forward to working with him as a member of the Ulster County Legislature and urge voters to join me in supporting Gerard on November 8th,” said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).
“I am pleased to offer my support to Gerard Lyons in his run for Ulster County Legislature. Gerard understands the importance of responsible job creation and government accountability. He is a leader who will clearly be a strong voice for the middle and working class people in our county,” said Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-Hurley).
“I hear from constituents every day about the struggles they are facing in their daily lives—finding work, paying the mortgage. In times like these, we need someone like Gerard in the county legislature who understands the needs of working families,” said Assemblyman Kevin Cahill (D-Kingston).
“I am honored to have the support of some of the leading champions for Ulster County’s middle class. As legislator, I will work relentlessly to earn the people’s trust by protecting the services middle class families rely on and opposing giveaways to special interests that burden the taxpayer. I respectfully request your vote for myself and the entire Lloyd Democratic slate,” said Gerard Lyons (D-Lloyd).
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The Post-Standard: Gravediggers for Syracuse Catholic diocese accept severance packages, call off Sunday protest
Thursday, November 3, 2011
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