Members from the labor, LGBT and faith communities rallied at the Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester, N.Y. at noon on September 17 to spread the word about ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER.. (photos by Ove Overmyer)
Rochester, N.Y.-- Dozens of Rochester-area commuity groups plan to join others from around the country in a march on Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 2.
A national coalition named One Nation Working Together, includes community, labor, faith-based and several LGBT organizations. ONWT is a social movement of individuals and organizations committed to putting America back to work and pulling America back together. Coming from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and orientations, we are determined to build a more united country with good jobs, equal justice, and quality public education for all.
The marchers in Washington will “demand the changes we voted for,” which include immediate relief for those who are currently unemployed, the extension of jobless benefits, mortgage assistance for the middle class and educational funding.
If you are interested in going to D.C., please contact CSEA Political Action Coordinator Courtney Brunelle by calling the Region 6 office at 716.691.6555 or 1.866.568.7734. The bus ride to our nation's capital is free and is open to all CSEA members and family.
The bus will leave the park and ride lot at Thruway Exit 49 at midnight Friday night, Oct. 1. Participants will arrive in Washington D.C. by 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2. The bus will return home following the march.
For more information about ONWT, please visit the website.
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