Potential layoffs: Local labor leaders rally in downtown Santa Rosa in support of federal employees

Over 200 community members marched from the federal building to the post office in downtown Santa Rosa Thursday in support of protections for federal workers.

The rally was organized by the North Bay Labor Council along with several other organizations including the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Federation of Government Employees.

Drivers traveling Sonoma Avenue honked their horns in support of marchers, who toted signs and upside down American flags, as they chanted, “Federal workers are under attack! Stand up! Fight back!”

Reps. Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael, and Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, also attended the gathering. Both said they are fighting against the Trump administration’s efforts to cut the federal workforce.

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By:  Melanie Nguyen
Source: The Press Democrat

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