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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Modern School: Unions Standing With (And On) Wall Street Protesters

Modern School: Unions Standing With (And On) Wall Street Protesters:

Unions Standing With (And On) Wall Street Protesters

Today, hundreds of union members plan to march with Wall Street protesters. At least 4 major New York unions have officially thrown their support behind the movement, in addition to some national unions and Richard Trumka.

One of the New York unions that proclaimed its support of the movement is the TWU (Transport Workers Union) Local 100, whose members work for the Metropolitan Transit Association (MTA).

However, MTA busses and drivers were commandeered by the NYPD to help transport the 700 demonstrators who were arrested for marching across the Brooklyn Bridge last week. While it was reported in theGothamist.com that one driver told the passengers to get out and wait for the next bus, it appears that all or