The Michigan Legislature has gone on VACATION for the next two weeks, but it is NOT time for us to let down our guard!

Our FOES have spent years putting out a message to the public that has been ANTI- Union, ANTI-teacher, and ANTI-democracy. It has taken them years. They are taking funds that belong to K-12 Education, putting it into the General Fund and giving $2 Billion dollars in tax breaks to business!

We need to start getting our WORD out there as well. Sometimes all that takes is having our BODIES where they can be seen and letting someone else do the messaging.

For all of you who will still be in town, here are TWO easy-to-get-to, easy-to-do ways to show your feelings about the legislative attacks on educational funding and bargaining rights. It is no accident that they are taking place on the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death.

First Event:(I’m going here!)

IN ANN ARBOR WHERE GOVERNOR SNYDER LIVES!!!!

Monday, April 4th

The NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION Rally

Where: University of Michigan Campus in Ann Arbor!

*****At Ingalls Mall - Ingalls Mall is by the Bell Tower, near Rackham Hall and Hill Auditorium.

*****On Washington Street between State and Fletcher

When: Noon to 1 PM

Why:

1) To affirm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision on the anniversary of his assassination

2) To honor his support of LABOR

3) To protest the current assaults on democratic rights and bargaining rights

Who: Local MEA affiliates, Local police and fire, AFSCME, Teamsters, WEIU,

Second Event:(I’m going here, too!)

IN WEST BLOOMFIELD at the high school!

Monday, April 4th

The NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION Candle Light Rally!

Where: West Bloomfield High School Parking Lot

When: 8 PM to 9 PM (begin arriving at 7:30)

Why:

1) To affirm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision on the anniversary of his assassination

2) To protest the current assaults on education and WBEA

Who: All Region 7 MEA affiliates are invited

Bring: A Flashlight or Candle