Jack Gerson, OEA member requested that we post this annoucment
Oakland Education Association
Tuesday, Feb. 15 4:30 pm
Assemble at Fruitvale & MacArthur
Co-sponsored by OEA & ACCE
The first Oakland Education Association (OEA) initiated banks demonstration before the MLK holiday, drew 60 people, including allies in ACCE, SEIU 1021 and Oakland Parents Together. The response we’ve received shows that public anger at the bank bailout is a hot-button issue from which we can draw support for a good contract:
• The demonstration drew TV coverage from NBC and KTVU and radio reports from KQED and KPFA. NBC followed up with an interview of a teacher losing his home.
• Passersby honked and waved in agreement with our banners and signs. Shoppers at the mall told us they supported us as we picketed three banks.
• Oakland Police told us the rally in front of 3 banks was "completely within [our] rights,” an important victory, as the right to rally/leaflet in malls has long been hotly contested.
• Multiple educator websites spread news of our demonstration nationally.
• We succeeded in getting the Wells Fargo branch manager to fax our letter to WF’s CEO asking for a meeting. We still await a response.
• A week later, former U.S. Asst. Scty. of Ed and NCLB booster Diane Ravitch tweeted: “New mantra: Don’t throw money at education, throw it at banks & Goldman Sachs.”
Think of the pressure we can build on the banks, corporations, politicians…and ultimately on the district for a good contract… but only with your help!
Will you join us Tues., Feb. 15 at 4:30 pm? (Fruitvale & MacArthur)
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