Thousands gather in D.C. for ‘One Nation’ rally
Tens of thousands of everyday Americans came from all parts of the country to witness another historic day and had their own reasons for taking buses, trains, planes and automobiles to get there.
Local 14 members loaded on buses with Local 12 members and traveled to Washington DC Friday night arriving early Saturday morning, Oct. 2, 2010.
Leaders from civil and human rights groups, unions, immigration advocates, were represented at the event, including AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka, CWA President Larry Cohen and SEIU President Mary Kay Henry.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was also on hand to encouraged Americans to vote, and spoke about creating jobs for America.
The speakers were united in their encouragement for people to vote on November 2, 2010.
Photos of Local 14 members who attended the event...scroll down
The Lincoln Memorial
The Washington Monument viewed through the World War II Memorial
World War II Memorial
UAW Local 14 members with UAW President Bob King
L-R, Kathy Schroeder, Bob Piruki, Don Swider and Bill Rawski
Local 14 members marching toward the rally
Knight FM Shop Chairman, Darryl Jones
Brenda Garcia, Heather Finfrock and Local 14 Vice President Tammy VanRiper
Brenda and Kathy
Mary and Kurt Swade and Brenda Garcia
UAW Local 14 President Ray Wood
Billy Lewis, Vice Chairman, Terry Grams and his daughter
Ruben Sauceda
Wes Bunch with Ray
Bob and Kathy at the Washington Monument
