Wednesday, April 28, 2010

New York May 1 Coalition

STUDENTS * PARENTS * TEACHERS * EDUCATION WORKERS * ACTIVISTS...
LET'S SHOW OUR SOLIDARITY!! BE THERE!!
LOOK FOR THE CPE-CEP & GEM BANNERS!

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Beat Back the Arizona Attack!
ALL OUT for May Day – Union Square, 14th St – Noon
Being at Union Square on May 1, many thousands strong will be an important part of overturning racist, anti-immigrant legislation just passed in Arizona. This is an intense week. We have the ability to send a powerful message of outrage and solidarity.

Here is the schedule:
* Come by any afternoon or evening to pick up full color, glossy May 1 Union Square flyers and posters for last minute distributions.
* Help on the Tues, Wed, Thurs 2pm to 8pm work sessions. Thousands of signs, placards and banners have to be put together.
* Wed at 4pm major press conference of immigrant activists at Union Square, 14th St & Broadway organized by Rebel Diaz and May 1 Workers and Immigrant Rights Coalition with the demand BOYCOTT ARIZONA
* Wed at 6:30 at 55 West 17th St, 5th Floor, May 1 Workers and Immigrant Rights Coalition Last Meeting before May Day
* On Thursday, April 29 there is a major union rally at 4pm called Show Down on Wall Street. Gather at City Hall for Rally, then March. Help us distribute thousands of May 1 Union Square flyers and signs. Come to the office at 55 W 17th St by 2pm or meet us and pick up material for distribution at Murray & Broadway, across from City Hall from 3:30 on. (Call or TEXT preferred to 646-353-2708 or 201-388-7428 to find us in City Hall area or at Wall Street.)
* See you SATURDAY – MAY DAY - NOON at Union Square, 14th St & Broadway.
We need help from 7 am and on through the day with set-up, sound, security and distributions.


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