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Obama will hear from Seattle this Sunday at Paramount Theater
SEATTLE — Community and labor organizations will gather outside President Barack Obama’s fundraiser at the Paramount Theater this Sunday to let him know where Seattle stands on the critical issues facing our nation’s economy. Representatives of the various groups will stand side-by-side to deliver the following messages:
— Create Good Jobs Now!
— Fair Taxation — Tax the Rich
— Preserve and Protect Social Security
— Protect Medicare and Medicaid
— Support Good Jobs: Legalize Immigrant Workers
Organizations participating in Sunday’s action include the Washington State Labor Council, Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans, Casa Latina, Washington CAN!, UNITE HERE Local 8, UFCW Local 21, OneAmerica, Washington YELL (Young Emerging Labor Leaders), and more.
TAKE A STAND! Join us at 11 a.m. (the president’s fundraiser begins at noon) this Sunday, Sept. 25 at Seattle’s Paramount Theater, 911 Pine St. Download the event flier. For more information, contact Robby Stern of the Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans.
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