Boston Labor Rally In Solidarity With Wisconsin Union Action-video/photos

Boston, Mass.-Feb.22, 2011:
Over a thousand labor activists held a rally in front of the Mass. State House in solidarity with the Madison, Wisconsin union action.
Union members and supporters held an enthusiastic rally; the turnout was so large that the police closed off Beacon Street to traffic to accomodate the large crowd.
Speakers ranged from local union leaders to members of Congress Markey, Capuano, and Lynch-as well as Gov. Deval Patrick.
The rally was organized by many Mass. labor unions including the AFL-CIO and SEIU and the Mass. Teachers Assoc.
The recurrent theme was that the union busting actions of Wisconsin Gov. Walker could happen anywhere, including Mass., if labor doesn't stand up and speakout for their rights.
There was a tiny counter-protest by Tea Party members, so small that it was easily ignored.
The message was clear and vocal-unions and working people are the backbone of the US economy and deserve the right of collective bargaining, like the Wisconsin unions are fighting for.

To view an extended video click on this link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24ZzJs7I-90

To view photos click on this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/protestphotos1/sets/72157626114117054/detai...