Press Conference: Unions and Grassroots Groups to Unite for 2016 Oakland Elections

Oakland Justice Coalition to Support Three Key Ballot Measures on Housing, Police and Workers’ Rights

Oakland -- This Thursday the Oakland Justice Coalition will launch their effort to support progressive ballot initiatives and candidates in 2016, uniting a diverse coalition of groups around shared priorities. The Coalition will outline their plan to achieve huge wins for three key 2016 ballot measures through collaboration and solidarity across struggles.

WHO: The Oakland Justice Coalition includes the National Union of Healthcare Workers, the Oakland Education Association, the Anti Police-Terror Project, Block by Block Organizing Network, the Coalition for Police Accountability, the Community Democracy Project, the Oakland Green Party, the Oakland Alliance, the Oakland Livable Wage Assembly, the Oakland Tenants Union and Socialist Alternative.

WHAT: A rally and press conference to launch the Oakland Justice Coalition, with visuals of diverse and unexpected groups waving signs and coming together