Asheville Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Rally and March

For centuries, the wealthy in this country have held on to power and wealth by pitting workers of all backgrounds against each other. They want us blaming each other instead of fighting back together.

Billionaires just passed the largest wealth giveaway in the history of the US. And in NC, elected officials in power want to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations by cutting vital services like Medicaid, SNAP, housing vouchers, child care, and public education for working families and low-wealth people. These elected officials are literally robbing the poor to feed the already overfed rich.

In addition to putting money into billionaires' pockets our government is putting more money than ever towards a domestic army of national guard and federal agents (homeland security/ICE). Under the fear-based call for "safety" our government is deploying armed forces all around the country to deport immigrants, intimidate communities, and suppress democratic protests. On top of this, coordinated efforts all across the country are dismantling democracy and repressing voting rights of youth, BIPOC communities, rural poor, and many more.

Join us on Labor Day to stop the billionaire takeover not just through the ballot box or the courts. Together let's build a bigger and stronger movement fighting for a country that is more fair, just, equitable, and free for all of us-and not just a chosen few.

We plan on gathering, listening to a few speakers, raising power through chanting, and then marching to demonstrate our collective power. We will be joining thousands of communities across the country taking a stand on Labor Day!

OUR DEMANDS TO BUILD THE SOCIETY WE ALL DESERVE:

Stop the billionaire takeover corrupting our government.

Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs for working people.

Fully funded schools, and healthcare and housing for all.

Stop the attacks on immigrants, Black, indigenous, trans people, and all our communities.

Invest in people not wars.

Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.

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