Sacramento’s State Capitol West Steps was the gathering spot for over two thousand supporters of the striking collective bargaining Wisconsin workers. A “We Are One” solidarity candlelight vigil brought more supporters to the capitol than was expected.
As tens of thousands of people continue their protest in Wisconsin they begin their second week of demonstrations. In Sacramento and other cities in California supporters plan to show their solidarity with Wisconsin collective bargaining state workers.
Chants of “You take on one of us, you take on all of us! We are one!” and others rang out at various times throughout the vigil. Solidarity was the theme for the night and similar events are being planned through major cities in California, Ohio, Indiana, Florida and the wave keeps going from one state to another.
Representatives for collective bargaining groups gathered in front of the capitol building while opponents of the solidarity demonstration stood on the other side of 10th Street. Both sides were civil to each other and police officers were stationed on each side of the street.
A podium was set up in front of the capitol and speakers came to the
