It’s a team thing…
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AFSCME has been doing a terrific job of being on the front lines, protecting Detroit workers from draconian cuts as the city works through the bankruptcy process. One of the things they have done is to put up the website Stand With Detroit that helps show the human side of the people affected by proposed cuts to retiree pensions and other measures being taken under Emergency Management. Be sure to stop by the site and sign their petition.
Today AFSCME is unveiling a powerful new video titled “Detroit Matters” that shows the faces and voices of some of the people affected by what’s happening in Detroit. One of the most important parts of any effort to effect positive change is the telling of stories — real stories told by real people — and this video does that in a profound and effective way.
Watch it, share it, and be sure to visit Stand With Detroit to learn more.
The potential bankruptcy in Detroit is not solely a Detroit crisis; it is an American crisis. Financially devastated cities all across our nation are now struggling for their survival. The outcome in Detroit affects all of us and that’s why AFSCME is calling for an urban agenda to strengthen our great cities. AFSCME will not give up on Detroit or the workers who built the city — and neither should you.
