(rally audio)
Hundreds of activists from unions across the metro area jammed the plaza in front of WMATA headquarters at noon yesterday to show their support for the striking bus drivers from Lorton, Virginia. The highlight of the rally was a song created especially for the strike by one of the striking bus drivers… (rally audio) The strike is now entering its third week with no end in sight and picketing continues daily at the Cinder Bed Road garage in Lorton; go to dclabor.org and click on Calendar for complete details. In today’s labor history, on this date in 1917, Some 1,300 building trades workers in eastern Massachusetts participated in a general strike on all military work in the area to protest the use of open-shop, worksites where union membership is not required. The strike held on for a week in the face of threats from the U.S. War Department. Today’s labor quote is by Myles Horton, who said: “If you ever get to the place where injustice doesn't bother you, you're dead. “ You can support Union City Radio – and all the great programming here at WPFW – by making a generous contribution today; call 202-588-9739 or go to wpfwfm.org and Thank You! Union City Radio is supported by our friends at Union Plus. Are you looking for wireless deals this holiday season? Don’t miss this limited time offer from AT&T and Union Plus! Union members who enroll in the AT&T Signature Program will get a $100 statement credit from AT&T, plus exclusive savings on wireless. Visit unionplus.org/att.
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