Gas Station Owner Joins Wisconsin Protest

[Omaha Steve]

http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/06/12/gas-station-owner-joins-wisconsin-protest/

In this report, Sue Ledbetter, Wisconsin Labor 2008 state director, reports on workers protesting gas prices in Madison.

With gasoline costing $4 a gallon, more than 20 union members rallied in front of a Madison gas station yesterday to protest John McCain’s proposed tax cuts for Big Oil while average working families strain to pay ever-rising prices.



Motorists passing by honked their horns in support of the protestors who carried signs proclaiming “Bush & McCain Love Big Oil” and “Tell McCain: No Tax Cuts for Big Oil.”

Dorothy Curtis, a member of Electrical Workers Local 965, told the group that out-of-control gas prices hurt the entire community. As Curtis was speaking, the protestors, representing 11 unions, were joined by a surprise visitor.

The gas station owner came outside and, instead of asking the protestors to leave, told them the skyrocketing gas prices had hurt his business. He even picked up a sign and joined the rally before going back to work.

The Madison protest is one of dozens across the country by union members who are hitting the streets to demand a new national energy strategy and assistance for working families.

[midnight]

1. Thank you to the Unions who are doing what our congress

should be taking care of.