Local “Strike for Black Lives” supports HEROES Act

Tens of thousands of workers nationwide walked off the job Monday in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, in an effort to expose the income inequality and systemic racism that organizers said have become more entrenched during the coronavirus pandemic. The “Strike for Black Lives,” featured workers from a broad range of sectors, from the Service Employees union, to the Teamsters, Teachers and dozens of other labor and political groups. Here in DC, strikers gathered at the U.S. Capitol in support of the HEROES Act, as talks heat up over a fourth coronavirus relief package. The campaign is pressing for “an unequivocal declaration that Black Lives Matter” from both business and political leaders, and organizers called on businesses to “dismantle racism, white supremacy, and economic exploitation,” and ensure access to union organizing.

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