So far the most experienced agitators and organizers have been missing (in large numbers) from Zucotti Park. But the large network of traditional Labor and community organizing groups are a coming!!
They are planning a demonstration on Wednesday. Mobilizing for the upcoming action is the United Federation Of Teachers, 32BJ SEIU, 1199 SEIU (the largest Union Local in the country), Workers United, Transport Workers Union 100. Very often these Unions lend their names to progressive actions but the actual numbers who show up are few because the Unions doesn't promote it and get the word out to the rank and file. Wednesday may be very different.
In the announcement of their action they made it clear to all those who have been involved with the actions for the last couple of weeks, that they are not coming to control anything, they are coming to add to it. As they said, "It is the right fight, at the right time and we want to be a part of it". Let's hope the power of the Union is exhibited to the younger generation in a massive outpouring in New York City on Wednesday!!
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