Walkouts, Bank Boycotts and Recalls: Wisconsin Protests Intensify Against Union-Busting Legislation

[democracy1st]

Run time: 07:48 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyvR9RV-hCk   Posted on YouTube: March 11, 2011 By YouTube Member: mediagrrl9 Views on YouTube: 267   Posted on DU: March 12, 2011 By DU Member: democracy1st Views on DU: 710

 
Democracy Now! reports from the streets of Madison, as Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker prepares to sign legislation that will strip away the collective bargaining rights of most public employees. On Thursday, more than 1,000 Madison students walked out of classes; firefighters called for a boycott of a bank with ties to Walker; and the AFL-CIO pushed for the recall of Republican senators. More than 100,000 people are expected to fill the streets of Madison on Saturday.

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[iwishiwas]

1. Great report Amy. Democracy Now had a reporter there.