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The rallies are an effort to stop the bad budget deal. Cooked up in secret, the proposed budget includes massive cuts that will be felt by virtually every Californian, from school children and their teachers, to the elderly, disabled, and the people who care for them.
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At the same time, at the federal level, the Senate and House are negotiating a final deal on the economic recovery that could strip important funding from the House version and reduce the amount of aid coming to struggling California families.
Workers and community allies plan on sending a clear message to the legislature, the Governor, and California's Congressional delegation that these are extraordinary times and that leaders in Washington, DC and Sacramento must stop the bad budget deal in California and restore full aid to states in the economic stimulus package. Workers and community members will address the effects of the proposed cuts and the proposed budget cap.
Thursday, February 12th San Diego Where: 1350 Front Street, Suite 6054 When: Noon Friday, February 13th Los Angeles Where: 300 South Spring Street When: Noon Riverside Where: 3737 Main Street When: Noon Sacramento Where: Capitol Building, South Steps When: Noon Fresno Where: 2550 Mariposa Mall When: Noon San Francisco Where: 455 Golden Gate Avenue When: Noon
SOURCE SEIU
