Bun B joins Occupy Houston protests

[struggle4progress]

... Earlier today, Occupy Houston protesters joined with Metro mechanics, bus drivers and rail drivers for a rally downtown.

About 70 members of Transport Workers Union Local 260 converged on METRO headquarters this morning at 1900 Main, joined by about 30 Occupy Houston protesters.

Wayne Jackson, interim transportation grievance representative of TWU Local 260, said he welcomed the support. He said his members simply want fairness at the negotiating table.

"We want a fair contract, something that's suitable to make a decent living," Jackson said. "Everything has gone up out there and in all actuality, without a wage increase of some kind, we are actually losing. We just can't keep up with inflation." ...

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Bun-B-joins-Occupy-Houston-protests-2213358.php

[sonias]

1. Great for him

We need more people with influence to step forward and stand with the people.

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"We have multi-billion-dollar corporations making decisions for people, and we don't have any say-so in these decisions, simply because they have more money and more power," Bun B said.

The rapper, who arrived in Houston on Sunday on the heels of concerts in Boston and Washington, D.C., said it's important for people to speak out against injustice.

Earlier today, Occupy Houston protesters joined with Metro mechanics, bus drivers and rail drivers for a rally downtown.

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