The Fighting Foreclosures Coalition gathered a diverse crowd of at least 100 enthusiastic people participated for a
picket and rally in front of Wachovia Bank at Peachtree and 10th street this
morning, including a big contingent from the Communications Workers of
America, most of the other coalition member organizations, and 10 or 12 DSA
members.
Media covering the event included all 4 major TV channels, AJC, Atlanta
Inquirer, Atlanta Progressive News, and another online news outlet.
A delegation attempted to present a letter to Wachovia/Wells Fargo
management but were turned away - no surprise. There were no unpleasant
incidents.
Where do we go from here? We promised that Wachovia is only one of many
banks that need to be held accountable (in fact the problem is systemic, as
we know) so our work is not done. . . .
More info:
www.georgiasummit.org
www.dsa-atlanta.org
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Economic Recovery Teach-In and Town Hall
Georgia Rural Urban Summit
announces the debut of
GRUS Third Thursdays at the Capitol
Thursday, January 15, 2008
Room 310 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join GRUS for a Town Hall and Teach-In on the current economic crisis and the Road to Recovery. Find out how we got here and how we can get out, with an Economic Recovery Package as a down payment on the
Next New Deal (www.NextNewDeal.org).
As we all know, this is the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, and now many major economists – both conservative and liberal – are saying that it may be worse than the Great Depression.
•During the three-month period from the beginning of September to the end of November, 1,256,000 jobs were lost, the second-highest such figure in more than 60 years.
•Even with action, unemployment is expected to reach 7 percent by January and 8 percent by next summer. Without action, it will reach 9 percent by the end of next year and 10 percent in 2010.
Any Economic Recovery Package must include these 4 elements, which bring the most dollars back to Georgia and will directly help those most in need:
Returns on $1
food stamps: $1.73
extending unemployment benefits: $1.64
infrastructure: $1.59
aid to states: $1.36
Join the Town Hall and Teach-In…For Georgia's Sake
GRUS is the Georgia affiliate of USAction / TrueMajority, and as such we've been receiving frequent briefings on the evolving crisis and what will likely be included in a recovery package. USAction / TrueMajority affiliates are mobilized around the country in support of a major Economic Recovery Package. Join us as we arm you with the most updated information, so that we can push Georgia's Congressional delegation to support the Economic Recovery plan.
For more information, contact iafcoordinator@aol.com or brooksGRUS@gmail.com, or go to www.NextNewDeal.org.
announces the debut of
GRUS Third Thursdays at the Capitol
Thursday, January 15, 2008
Room 310 Coverdell Legislative Office Building
2:00 – 3:30 pm
Join GRUS for a Town Hall and Teach-In on the current economic crisis and the Road to Recovery. Find out how we got here and how we can get out, with an Economic Recovery Package as a down payment on the
Next New Deal (www.NextNewDeal.org).
As we all know, this is the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, and now many major economists – both conservative and liberal – are saying that it may be worse than the Great Depression.
•During the three-month period from the beginning of September to the end of November, 1,256,000 jobs were lost, the second-highest such figure in more than 60 years.
•Even with action, unemployment is expected to reach 7 percent by January and 8 percent by next summer. Without action, it will reach 9 percent by the end of next year and 10 percent in 2010.
Any Economic Recovery Package must include these 4 elements, which bring the most dollars back to Georgia and will directly help those most in need:
Returns on $1
food stamps: $1.73
extending unemployment benefits: $1.64
infrastructure: $1.59
aid to states: $1.36
Join the Town Hall and Teach-In…For Georgia's Sake
GRUS is the Georgia affiliate of USAction / TrueMajority, and as such we've been receiving frequent briefings on the evolving crisis and what will likely be included in a recovery package. USAction / TrueMajority affiliates are mobilized around the country in support of a major Economic Recovery Package. Join us as we arm you with the most updated information, so that we can push Georgia's Congressional delegation to support the Economic Recovery plan.
For more information, contact iafcoordinator@aol.com or brooksGRUS@gmail.com, or go to www.NextNewDeal.org.
For now, a victory at Grady
For now, a victory at Grady.
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/news/stories/2009/01/06/grady.html
But since the board decided to not take up the issue of cuts at the Monday meeting, it remains to be seen what will happen when they do talk about it.
If health care is an issue that you care about (and the vast majority of Americans do), visit
http://www.HealthCareforAmericaNOW.org
http://www.ajc.com/search/content/news/stories/2009/01/06/grady.html
But since the board decided to not take up the issue of cuts at the Monday meeting, it remains to be seen what will happen when they do talk about it.
If health care is an issue that you care about (and the vast majority of Americans do), visit
http://www.HealthCareforAmericaNOW.org
Saturday, January 3, 2009
GRADY HEARING MONDAY
From Bert Skellie:
The Grady Coalition will meet at 3:30 PM Monday (1/5) at McDonald's at Grady to discuss our plans for the board meeting. Everyone is welcome. Please do plan to come to the Board meeting on Monday (Jan. 5) at 4:30 PM at Grady on second floor at conference room B206 & speak against the proposal to cut free care.
You can also write or call CEO Young at
404.616.4252
and
myoung@gmh.edu
to voice your opposition to cutting free care to those with income above 125% of the federal poverty level.
We may have a press event just before the 4:30 Board meeting - I will let you know if so.Peace, Bert 404.378.5883
The Grady Coalition will meet at 3:30 PM Monday (1/5) at McDonald's at Grady to discuss our plans for the board meeting. Everyone is welcome. Please do plan to come to the Board meeting on Monday (Jan. 5) at 4:30 PM at Grady on second floor at conference room B206 & speak against the proposal to cut free care.
You can also write or call CEO Young at
404.616.4252
and
myoung@gmh.edu
to voice your opposition to cutting free care to those with income above 125% of the federal poverty level.
We may have a press event just before the 4:30 Board meeting - I will let you know if so.Peace, Bert 404.378.5883
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