Labor Delegation To Lafayette Hunger Strikers' Base Camp Today
Tuesday, April 22, 2014(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Today at 5p,
the AFL-CIO is coordinating a labor delegation to the ongoing hunger strike in
Lafayette Park. Two weeks ago, a group consisting of several families torn
apart by the government’s current deportation policy launched a 30-day hunger
strike based across from the White House in Lafayette Park (AFL-CIO
Urges Support for Lafayette Park Hunger Strikers 4/12 UC). “The hunger
strikers are calling
for an end to the inhumane deportations that are tearing apart families and
communities across the United States,” reports the AFL-CIO’s Jennifer
Angarita.
“We hope to have a strong delegation and show of solidarity at today’s
labor
action. Participants will hear from affected immigrant working families and
take part in a speak out/story circle. They are also asking for donations of
blankets, bottled water and Pedialyte.” RSVP at jangarita@aflcio.org