First off, happy May everyone! Can't believe it is May. I feel like I just arrived in DC, and in a few short weeks, I'll be heading back to Illinois. DC has been a great time. So glad that I moved out here, and I can definitely see myself moving back out here in a few years.
Last week was both slow and busy at NOW. Right now a lot of staff and officers are on vacation, because our annual conference is at the end of June, and they will not be able to take off when it gets closer.
On Thursday, we did partake in action with local workers' groups. We have never been big fans of Wal-Mart since we don't believe they give their associates enough benefits. Therefore, when allegations of Wal-Mart bribery in Mexico surfaced in the New York Times, we were all over it. We, along with ally groups, protested a Marriot Hotel, because Arnie Sorenson aka Mr.Marriot is on the board of directors for Wal-Mart. We are asking that Mike Duke and Rob Walton of Wal-Mart step down as well as stop construction of Wal-Mart stores in DC until a full federal investigation has taken place. Needless to say, the protest got pretty intense. Never have I seen so many security guards.
Anyways, this past weekend was also the Unite Against the War on Women Rally. Rallies were held in 47 locations across the nation. My boss spoke at the one in DC. The DC rally had an array of speakers that ranged from men to women to transgender people to Catholics, atheists, and people of other faiths. I truly enjoyed the rally. It was upbeat and inspiring, and nice to see what you are working for.
Last week was both slow and busy at NOW. Right now a lot of staff and officers are on vacation, because our annual conference is at the end of June, and they will not be able to take off when it gets closer.
On Thursday, we did partake in action with local workers' groups. We have never been big fans of Wal-Mart since we don't believe they give their associates enough benefits. Therefore, when allegations of Wal-Mart bribery in Mexico surfaced in the New York Times, we were all over it. We, along with ally groups, protested a Marriot Hotel, because Arnie Sorenson aka Mr.Marriot is on the board of directors for Wal-Mart. We are asking that Mike Duke and Rob Walton of Wal-Mart step down as well as stop construction of Wal-Mart stores in DC until a full federal investigation has taken place. Needless to say, the protest got pretty intense. Never have I seen so many security guards.
Anyways, this past weekend was also the Unite Against the War on Women Rally. Rallies were held in 47 locations across the nation. My boss spoke at the one in DC. The DC rally had an array of speakers that ranged from men to women to transgender people to Catholics, atheists, and people of other faiths. I truly enjoyed the rally. It was upbeat and inspiring, and nice to see what you are working for.
Did anyone get arrested?! 0_0
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