Monday, March 1, 2010

Event: March 4 - National Day of Action to Defend Public Education - Ralley & March

Event: March 4 - National Day of Action to Defend Public Education - Ralley & March

Time:
4:00 pm
Day &; Date: Thursday, March 4th, 2010

March Route:

Gov. Paterson’s office to Fashion Institute where the Manhattan MTA Hearing on cuts, layoffs and the elimination of school passes will be held.

Ralley & March Meet-Up Location:

Gov. Paterson’s office
633 Third Ave.
(41st Street and 3rd avenue)

End Location:
Manhattan MTA Hearing on cuts, layoffs and the elimination of school passes
Fashion Institute
27th Street and 7th Avenue

Endorsed By: TWU Local 100

Background:
  • Governor Paterson is the one who really pulls the MTA’s strings.
  • March with students and unions to oppose the elimination of student passes!
  • Student groups are linking arms with transit workers to oppose MTA job cuts, layoffs and service cuts like ending school passes. Join the fight!
Issues:
  • It’s not our crisis, we won’t pay!
  • No school closures!
  • No budget cuts, no tuition hikes!
  • No layoffs, no salary or benefit reductions, no union-busting!
  • Restore free student Metrocards!
  • No privatization of public schools!
  • Cancel all student debt!
  • Eliminate racism in the public school system!
  • Free public education for all from kindergarten to college!
Contacts & Groups & Websites