California Budget Protest [Photo Story]
By Lucy Ma | 06/14/2012 | Activism, Movements, Organizations | 1 CommentGovernor Jerry Brown has proposed tough budget cuts in an effort to close California’s $15.7 billion deficit, including to health and human services. Ongoing talks this week between Democratic leaders and Gov. Brown have continued as they seek consensus before the retooled budget goes for a floor vote this Friday.
Not one to be left out of the conversation, California’s powerful union interests have organized mass protests against Gov. Brown’s proposed cuts. Here’s a look at scenes on the ground:
Members of Service Employees International Union line up in front of Governor Jerry Brown's office fora photo opportunity before joining the crowds outside to protest his proposed budget cuts.
No shortage of protestors on hand yesterday at California's State Capitol yesterday. Protestors came fully equipped with tents and umbrellas, not to mention lunch.
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Matt Metzner
06.14.2012
@mmetzner
Well I guess we can’t get everything we want…All our services and a solvent state. Changes to the CA budget plan are necessary and we are all going to have to expect cuts to services we don’t want touched.