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Everybody out for Labor Day in Chicago. « Fred Klonsky

Everybody out for Labor Day in Chicago. « Fred Klonsky:


Everybody out for Labor Day in Chicago.

From the Chicago Teachers Union:

Labor Day Rally for Jobs, Dignity and a Fair Contract.

Chicago teachers are approaching a showdown with the mayor and the Chicago Board of Education. The fight for a fair CTU contract reflects the current climate of scapegoating union workers in an attempt to force us all to accept contract givebacks. Public servants and the services we provide are under attack! Join the fight for better schools, libraries, parks, decent wages and public services. Sisters and brothers from Chicago’s unions will rally together. Members of all unions will dress to represent their locals. CTU members will wear our red. Let’s send a message, together, that “An Injury to One is an Injury to All.”

Monday, September 3

10:30am – 12:30pm

Daley Plaza

50 W. Washington

Co-Sponsors include:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73 • American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 • National Nurses United (NNU) • United Electrical Workers (UE) Western Region • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 11 • SEIU Local 1 • UNITE-HERE Local 1 • SEIU Health Care Illinois-Indiana • List in formation…