Hardworking Tennesseans will stand together and tell the State Legislature to stop attacking those of us who work hard everyday to keep our economy going

Feb. 21, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Stop the Attack on Hardworking Tennesseans

WHAT: Hardworking Tennesseans will stand together and tell the State Legislature to stop attacking those of us who work hard everyday to keep our economy going and make our communities better. Now is the time for them to focus on Tennessee’s real priorities - creating quality jobs and boosting our economy.

WHO: Tennessee Citizen Action, SEIU, AFL-CIO, Professional Firefighters, FOP, United Campus Workers, TEA, AFSCME. Speakers: Mary Mancini, Executive Director, Tennessee Citizen Action. Additional speakers TBA.

WHAT: Press Conference & Media Availability

WHEN: Wednesday, February 23, 2011, 11:30 am

WHERE: State Capitol, Legislative Plaza, 301 6th Avenue North, Nashville, TN (In front of the escalators to the tunnel)

CONTACT: Mary Mancini, mary@tnca.org, 615-480-4678

About Tennessee Citizen Action: Tennessee Citizen Action works in the public interest as Tennessee’s premier consumer rights organization. Our mission is to work tirelessly to improve the overall health, well-being, and quality of life for all people who live and work in Tennessee, including ensuring safe and healthy work conditions for every worker.