Minnesota Labor Unions Call For General Strike Jan 23 [View all]
Source: Daily Kos
Several Minnesota Labor Unions have called for a general strike on Friday January 23rd, in protest of ICE brutality in their communities. Quoting the MinneapolisUnions.org press release:
The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO along with regional bodies throughout the state, including the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, the West Area Labor Council, the North East Area Labor Council and the East Central Labor Council, have joined in solidarity to endorse a powerful unified statewide action on January 23: Day of Truth and Freedom. The Minnesota labor movement is united against the violent ICE occupation of our beloved cities that has directly impacted union members, our workplaces and our families.
Workers are essential for our communities to function. Since the ICE campaign of terror began, both immigrant and non-immigrant workers have feared for their safety when going to work, being at work, and coming home from work. Union members and our families are being illegally detained at alarming rates, with workplaces and schools facing increased challenges.
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I love good news.... large organizations stepping up, representing and rallying support for the american way.... Democracy is the answer to our challenge with the reactionary authoritarian hoard + the GOP. Let freedom ring.
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