 Here's the latest on labor-related events today and tomorrow; we'll be updating our calendar, plus be sure to follow us on Twitter @dclabor and Facebook where we'll be posting updates, reports and photos. We'll also have a special Saturday edition of UC tomorrow, so if you have any updates be sure to let us know: [email protected]. NOTE: Metro Council and CSA offices are closed today due to the Inauguration but professional staff are available via email and phone. Friday, January 20 There are a number of non-violent direct actions planned -- including one by a labor contingent -- to blockade security checkpoints at the inauguration this morning; see Calendar at right for contact info. At noon there’s a DisruptJ20 march against Trump, starting at Columbus Circle in front of Union Station and continuing to McPherson Square; this march is fully legally permitted, labor folks are meeting on the east side of the Circle. CLICK BELOW FOR THE SATURDAY SCHEDULE  Saturday, January 21
Women’s March on Washington. The labor assembly point is at Garfield Park, at the intersection of 3rd and G Streets Southeast, starting at 8:30am. THIS JUST IN: The labor contingent needs 30 more volunteers to give out water, snacks, materials and serve as marshals; to volunteer, email Maureen Dunn at [email protected] call 414-534-8245. Saturday afternoon Public Citizen is hosting a Teach-In after the march, from 1:30 to 8:30pm, focusing on the critical grassroots campaigns for the coming year. NOTE: the AFL-CIO's Women’s March on Washington Economic Justice Teach-In has been canceled. Latest details on all of these events are on our website. Comments are closed.
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