Occupy Oakland: Citizens Of Oakland Come Together For General Strike

Thousands of peaceful citizens gathered in downtown Oakland Wednesday morning to kick off a “general strike” to bring attention to the Occupy movement’s concerns over economic inequality in the United States today.

Many people are suggesting that this might be the largest East Bay protest since the Vietnam War. The General Strike includes marches on banks, teach-ins, a dance flash mob and an attempt to shut down the Port of Oakland come evening. Josie Camacho of the Alameda Labor Council, which represents more than 100,000 workers in 120 unions in Alameda County, released a statement saying “We’re supporting the grassroots Occupy movement because they’re speaking out for the 99% of us who are being hurt by corporate greed.” He went on to add We’re proud to stand with the Occupy Movement to fight together for an economy that works for everyone, not just the very wealthiest among us.”

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