On Wednesday, April 12 there was a rally at the UC patio. Students spoke very impressively. Here's Tanya Aquino:
And Alyssa Cundari:
"I had expectations for this university, and they're not being met"
And hunger striker Clara Vargas:
"We know that if we go back to work without the union, we will be fired"
The rally moved towards Ashe, where students and workers hoped to talk to President Shalala. But the doors were locked.
Thursday April 13th was Holy Thursday. At a moving ceremony at Freedom Village, a priest washed the feet of the hunger strikers:
On Friday April 14th, Congressman David Bonior, now the president of American Rights at Work, addressed faculty and students at the Strike Sanctuary and then went across the road to Freedom Village for a press conference:
He has gone back to Washington to get senators and representatives to send a letter to President Shalala. Professor Hugh Thomas and hunger striking student Mewelau Hall also spoke at the press conference:
Finally, Professor Lillian Manzor announced to workers that faculty raised $1,400 for the strike fund by the sale of the "Faculty Support the Strike" T-shirts.
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I don't know if anyone has photos, but Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez also made his way out to Freedom City to show his support. That should be highlighted, hopefully he can bring his clout to the cause.
Thank you for pointing this out, Anonymous. Many of us were listening to David Bonior's talk during Mayor Alvarez's visit, so were unable to document it.
Dear Anonymous, we have corrected our error. See our latest post. Apologies to Mayor Alvarez, and thank you for your support!
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