Immigrants and progressives take action in Maryland State Capitol

​Union members and community allies marched and rallied together Monday night in Annapolis to demonstrate solidarity on issues from immigrant rights to sick leave and a $15 minimum wage. "Across Maryland, nurses and our allies are organizing at the grassroots to build Maryland Rising so we can speak out for economic justice, stand up against threats to our communities and demand that our health and our environment are protected," said Beth Landry, RN, a resident of Frederick and a member of National Nurses United, which was joined by CASA, Unite Here Local 7 and hundreds of Marylanders.  “We are at a very important place in the state’s history,” said CASA’s Executive Director Gustavo Torres. “Maryland is trying to stand up to federal government overreach in showing compassion to its immigrants and refugees and providing a safe place for all people to live.” photo by Korey Hartwich/NNU

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