Rally followed by march on the General Assembly
Last year in downtown Raleigh, thousands of people rallied and marched to reclaim our legislature as the People's General Assembly at the first annual Historic (H) Thousands (K) on Jones St (J). Folks from all walks of life came out to support a 14 Point Agenda for change because they made the connection between workers' rights, civil rights, human rights, and protecting our environment.
Plan now to build on that success from last year, to create a movement - not a moment, and gather with thousands of North Carolinians in support of a progressive agenda for our state. The second annual HKonJ will be held Saturday, February 9 at Chavis Park, 505 Martin Luther King Blvd., Raleigh beginning at 11 a.m., with a march to the State Legislative Building planned for 2 p.m.
Join your brothers and sisters in the labor movement and our faith and community allies if you believe
- Every worker deserves dignity and respect on the job, a safe and healthy workplace, and the freedom to organize without interference and intimidation.
- Everyone deserves decent health care.
- Every child deserves an excellent education.
- The environment should be protected.
- Racism should be challenged.
Download the flyer for this event.
Get on the Bus to H.K. on J.
Justice @ Smithfield and the UFCW have organized free bus transportation to and from Charlotte/Mt Holly, Greensboro, and Fayetteville/Lumberton areas. Contact Libby Manly emanly(at)ufcw.org or 919-491-2262 to reserve your seat today!
- Mt. Holly / Charlotte Bus
- 6:45 AM Depart UAW Local 5285
113 East Charlotte Ave, Mt. Holly - 7:40 AM Pick-up at Bass Pro at exit 49 off I-85
8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Charlotte - 10:00 AM Arrive Chavis Park in Raleigh
- 6:45 AM Depart UAW Local 5285
- Greensboro Bus
- 8:15 AM Depart New Light Baptist Church
1105 Willow Road, Greensboro - 10:00 AM Arrive Chavis Park in Raleigh
- 8:15 AM Depart New Light Baptist Church
- Lumberton / Fayetteville Bus
- 7:45 AM Depart Lumberton’s Holiday Inn at Exit 22 off I-95
101 Wintergreen St., Lumberton - 8:30 AM Pick-up at Fayetteville Holiday Inn at Exit 49 off I-95
1944 Cedar Creek Rd., Fayetteville - 10:00 AM Arrive Chavis Park in Raleigh
- 7:45 AM Depart Lumberton’s Holiday Inn at Exit 22 off I-95
All Buses will Depart at 2 PM from the NC General Assembly, 16 W. Jones St. in Raleigh.