Musicians to Play for 'Occupy Wall Street' Protestors Tomorrow

Local 802 Executive Board members voted unanimously on October 4th to support and participate in the Occupy Wall Street Community-Labor March on Wednesday October 5th. The vote came in the wake of mounting demonstrations taking place nationwide condemning business practices on Wall Street that adversely affect working families.

Tino Gagliardi, President of Local 802, said "This protest is a direct indication that Americans are fed up with reckless business practices on Wall Street that enrich the wealthiest 1% of Americans while dragging down middle- and working-class families," adding that "this is a perfect opportunity for the labor movement to collectively address the concerns of the 99% of Americans who have been victims of Wall Street's deceit, fraud and market manipulation."

The Community-Labor March is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Wednesday October 5th at 4:30 pm. Protesters will march from City Hall to Zuccotti Park, the staging ground for protesters over the last 18 days.

Local 802 members will attend the march in solidarity with other labor unions participating in the march. Live music will be provided by Local 802 AFM members attending the demonstration.