Rally

On Thursday, June 14, SEIU launches a major campaign to raise the wages for janitors and custodians in Downtown Detroit to $15 an hour.

It’s amazing to see downtown Detroit bustling with
new investment, new buildings and new people.
We are the janitors and custodians who keep the
“resurgence” clean. Every day we see two Detroits.

One is in our communities where we are struggling to
raise our families and make ends meet, and the other
is the downtown and arena district bustling with new
investment, buildings and people.

Who: MI Education Justice Coalition and YOU! (Click here for more info about MEJC)

When: Saturday, June 9th 12-2pm

Where: Sculpture Plaza, Ann Arbor. Meet at corner of 4th and Catherine. Free parking at 220 N. Ashley

Why: Last year, the Snyder administration tried to give public money to private schools, despite a CONSTITUTIONAL BAN. Michiganders took them to court, and WE WON. The fight is not over. Attorney General Bill Schuette has already appealed the case.

*Please note: Rally time moved back to 7 p.m.

We will hear from local residents who have had family members caught up in the ICE deportation machine.

We will also raise money for Demba Bagayoko. Demba has lived in Ann Arbor for 17 years and is facing deportation to Mali. We hope to retain a lawyer for him by his hearing on July 23rd. With no legal representation he will not be in a good position trying to go up against ICE in the courtroom by himself.

The March for Stolen Children is a peaceful event.

We will meet on the sidewalk and grass area surrounding the ICE DETENTION CENTER without blocking pedestrians or traffic. There is a Walgreens caddy-corner, a Marathon Gas station on southeast side .. we can line the intersection, bring signs and have some powerful chants! Drummers welcome!!

Purpose Statement from National Organizers:

Demonstrate at the GM building on June 11th 4 pm and
8 am at the Renaissance Center at the GM shareholders meeting.

* ASOTRECOL is an association of injured workers from the General Motors assembly plant in Colombia who have occupied a tent since Aug. 2011 in front of the U.S. Embassy in protest of their illegal firings.

Why do GM workers continue to be injured
on the job? And then fired?

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Join us at the Capitol steps immediately following the March to the Capitol (aka The Pride Parade).

Rally Speakers:
Florensio Hernandez/ Tania Perez
Mayor Andy Schor
Shane Shananaquet
Logan
Amanda Niven
Will Whitepigeon
Jace
Senator Curtis Hertel
Leigha Faith
Lorenzo Lopez
Todd Haywood

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A protest to encourage Wayne State University to take meaningful, and proper action against professor, lecturer and journalism area head Jack Lessenberry. In light of recent events, and allegations of misconduct for decades, we’ve decided to take action as current and former Warriors. He is not the kind of person we feel should be representing our university, or the journalism program. It’s important the proper faculty and administration are aware of our strong feelings to have his teaching privileges revoked.

Protest for Net Neutrality at Justin Amash's office - Ste. 460
Please call Congress and tell your lawmakers to overturn the FCC and restore net neutrality:

Call Now: 858-264-0403

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Last month, the City of Detroit announced plans to shut off water to more than 17,000 residents resuming a condemned practice of denying water and sanitation service to low income households. Meanwhile, Detroit and surrounding cities are in the middle of an alarming Hepatitis A epidemic! This public health crisis has led to national travel warnings not to go to Michigan.

Please join me in Lansing to block HB5916/5917!

As founder of Puppy Mill Awareness - Michigan and Michigan Friends of Companion Animals Coalition, I would like to invite animal advocates, shelters, rescues, veterinarians, animal welfare organizations and all other stakeholders to join me in Lansing for a rally in opposition to legislation that would protect cruel puppy mills and their pet store sales outlets.