As debate in the United States Congress heats up over health care reform, a coalition of unions and other advocates is gearing up for a massive march and rally May 30 in Seattle.
On Saturday, May 30, the Federation and more than 150 organizations will come together to organize a major march and rally in Seattle to support the goal of winning quality, affordable health care for everyone in 2009.
“Health Care for All” march and rally will start at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, May 30, at Pratt Park at 20th Ave. S. and E. Yesler Way in Seattle. The march will end with a rally at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray is scheduled to speak.
The Washington State Labor Council has arranged buses from Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Bellingham. To download the bus schedules and to get other information, log onto www.may30march.org.
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