After the January 21 Women’s March amassed 1.2 million people in Washington D.C. and 673 sister protests around the globe (in total almost 5 million people), organizers now call on women and allies to strike on March 8 – International Women’s Day. Dubbed “A Day Without Women,” in reference to the massive 2006 “A Day Without Immigrants” May Day marches, protests will occur across the world, including New York City.
The Graduate Center community, in coordination with the GC PSC Solidarity Committee, will honor this call by holding a rally for women’s work on the Graduate Center steps, and then joining the NYC afternoon march as a campus contingent. We welcome you all to take collective action with us on this historic date.
Articles:
Beyond Lean-In: For a Feminism of the 99% and a Militant International Strike on March 8
Throw Sand in the Gears of Everything
Women’s March organisers plan a ‘day without women’ strike
10:00am-12:00pm: Sign making in the GC cafeteria
12:30pm-1:30pm: Rally on the front steps of the Graduate Center (Please let us know if you would like to speak!)
4:00pm-8:00pm: Rally in Washington Square Park
For more information email Travis and RSVP on Facebook.