4/4 "We Are One" Action Rally

4/4 "We Are One" Action Rally


Greetings Brothers and Sisters,

Yesterday I attended the CLC planning meeting for the April 4th
AFL-CIO rally commemorating the work of Martin Luther King and Cesar
Chavez as well as demonstrating solidarity with workers in Wisconsin
and elsewhere; to date, it has been confirmed such rallies are to be
held in 304 cities nationwide. Taking a stand here will help other
areas of the state and nation. The rally is not limited to unions; we
recognize that attacks on workers' rights are attacks on Americans'
rights, so bring everyone you can to join in this solidarity effort.

Gather in the park (permits are in place) at (or slightly before) 5pm.
Wear red! It is planned that there will be videos of King and
Chavez, as well as the Wisconsin rallies. Banners and signs will be
available (CWA, CFT, SEIU, and the Iron Workers are each contributing
$250, the Masons are contributing $50 - contact Zak at the Labor
Council (916)927-9772 to donate), and we are encouraged to bring drums
and bullhorns. The plan is to line the sidewalks along I street from
5th to 10th streets (longer or shorter according to turnout), past
City Hall, the Library, the Post Office, the County Jail. Civil
Disobedience and blockage of traffic are discouraged since the purpose
is to build solidarity. There will be identifiable block leaders and
runners to help with coordination - if you would like to volunteer,
contact Zak. Toward the end of the event, there may be a vigil or
something similar.




Outreach is taking place to churches, synagogues and Islamic centers,
universities and colleges, and the homeless population as well as to
organizations such as the NAACP, APRI, Stonewall, and the Green Party.
Elected officials are being asked to stand with us but will not be
speaking. Attempts are being made to arrange for displaced workers
(from Wisconsin or elsewhere) to speak.

A final planning session is to be by conference call Friday at 8:30
(at number to be arranged).




John Hering
Financial Secretary
UAW 4123

Phone (916) 498 8452
Fax (916) 498 8337
uaw4123.org