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The fight for $15 takes Oakland by Storm

by Kelly Johnson (darrion [at] earthlink.net)
Activists from Oakland rallied and marched in the fight for a $15 minimum wage
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Activists in Oakland came out in the hundreds to rally and march for a $15 minimum wage on Wednesday, tax day. They started their protests by shutting down all of the McDonald's in Oakland with chanting, flash mobs and and banners. The San Pablo McDonald's was greeted by activists handing out over 200 free "burritos for justice" that they hand made that morning. We also received a surprise visit by Former United States Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. About mid morning participants from all of the 13 McDonald's congregated at the 45th ave McDonald's and and filled every inch of space with chanting and singing "fifteen dollars and a union". The energy was palpable and the moment incredibly moving. At the end of the day all gathered at UC Berkeley for a final rally and march.
§Burritos for Justice
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§Marching to Mc Donald's
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§I work here too
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§Banner dropped
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§Ronald looses
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§Marching for labor justice
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§no drive through today
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§Packing the house
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§group photo
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§THE SEIU is representing
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§kill poverty
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