Community Activists, Organized Labor and Religious Leaders Will Join In Calling On State Leaders To Promote Economic Justice For All Rhode Islanders
What:Thousands of people – including community activists, organized labor, religious leaders and hard-working Rhode Islanders – will march through Providence to the State House to attend a rally promoting economic justice for all Rhode Islanders.
When: Friday, May 2nd 4
4:00 pm: Photo Opportunity: Westin Ballroom, March to State House
5:00 pm Rally
Where: RI State House Lawn
82 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903
Who: Master of Ceremony:
George Nee
Secretary/Treasurer, Rhode Island AFL-CIO
Speaking Program:
Paul Booth
AFSCME National Organizing Director
Sarita Gupta
Executive Director, National Jobs with Justice
Bob Walsh
Executive Director, NEA RI
Secretary-Treasurer, Working RI
Roxana Rivera
SEIU Local 615 Commercial Division Director
Why: The country is on the brink of recession and Rhode Island is in the midst of an economic crisis. How we move forward together out of this crisis will impact every Rhode Islander and will impact how communities across the country move forward.
On May 2nd, we will unite around a vision of Rhode Island that will protect and promote the dignity of every Rhode Islander. We will unite around a vision of a state that honors and respects hard work. We will fight for economic justice for all Rhode Islanders.