National labor group springboards off Occupy movement

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http://www.dailyiowan.com/2012/04/09/Metro/27827.html

Current tax policies and the rising cost of tuition are one of many causes pushing local labor leaders to participate in the 99% Spring movement — an organization building on the Occupy Wall Street protests of last fall.

"If we don't have fair taxation, we're going to continue to have the economic crunch that young people are facing today," said Jen Sherer, the director of the University of Iowa Labor Center.

Beginning today through April 15, labor leaders nationwide will flock to homes, places of worship, campuses, and the streets to train 100,000 Americans for nonviolent direct action for the 99% Spring initiative — a push to renew and support the labor movement.

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The 99% Spring started Feb. 15 and was endorsed by more than 40 leaders from community, faith, and labor organizations.

To sign up for 99% Spring training, search for trainings in your area via: http://civic.moveon.org/event/events/index.html?action_id=268&rc=99NPA