March on Washington Update
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)Marshals Needed: With crowd estimates for
this Saturday’s 50th Anniversary March on Washington swelling by the hour,
organizers
have put out an urgent request for marshals to help keep everyone safe and the
event running smoothly. If you or your local can help, please email streetheat@dclaborarchives.org
immediately!
Marshals are needed between 11a and 4p on Saturday.
Local Participation Update:
Click here for the latest updates on which local unions are
participating, where they’re meeting and more. The list so far: AFGE
locals, AFSCME Council 26 (including locals 2477 & 2743), ATU Local 689,
CWA 2336, GCC/IBT Local 72-C, IAM Lodge 1486, Laborers locals, NALC Branch
3825, OPEIU Local 2, OPEIU 277, UFCW Locals 400 & 1994, Unite Here 23 and
DC Statehood allies. Email us with updates at streetheat@dclaborarchives.org
New Events Added:
A tribute to Bayard Rustin and a book reading/signing are among the latest March on
Washington events; click here for the complete
schedule. Email updates to streetheat@dclaborarchives.org