Massive rally in DC in support of union workers and against Trump’s policies
Nearly 400 pro-union activists and supporters gathered at Dupont Circle park on Thursday to march and kick off what they called a season of solidarity.
The “ solidarity season” is a week full of pro-union events, and those gathered at the park on Thursday set the tone — starting with their complaints over what they called destructive policies of President Donald Trump’s administration.
The event was organized by the Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO , which represents about 150 union organizations in the D.C. area. President Sam Epps said union workers must stick together through what he called a crisis in government.
“Labor will continue to fight for freedom, fairness and security,” Epps