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"Sisters
and Brothers, we are in the fight of our lives! Today we are facing
a strong enemy. The Governor has taken aim at you and I. He has
called State workers evil. He and his special interest allies want
to create a climate of anger against us, against our families, against
our union...!"
(link to hear
the conclusion of Cathy's statement.(MP3))
Cathy Hackett (Associate Budget Analyst,
Caltrans) Vice-President Secretary/Treasurer SEIU Local1000 |
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| An agreement |
An
agreement was made that once in the Capitol, the State workers and
their allies would not shout chants. The outside portion of the rally
concluded with signers teaching the crowd sign language for "They
say cut back, we say fight back!" |
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The
media responds when a rally at the Capitol numbers in the thousands.
Jim Hard (Employment Program Representative, EDD) President, SEIU
Local 1000, described the State workers' concerns. |
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"Hey,
Hey, Ho Ho! Arnie S has got to go!" and "He says take back,
we say fight back!" SEIU Local 1000 elected officers leading
the way. |
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