On May 7 at 1:30pm, thousands of activists will rally at Upper Senate Park on the grounds of the Capitol. The goal? Show Congress that the entire progressive movement is united in the fight for a 21st century global economy that works for everyone.
This toolkit includes sample materials that you can adapt to help make this rally a success by getting members of your organization to attend the rally.
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Sample Turnout Email
Subject Line Options:
- Stand Up for Fair Trade on May 7
- May 7: Tell Congress we need Fair Trade, not a corporate free for all
- Shut Out
When it comes to the future of the global economy, you’ve been shut out, [[First_Name]].
When American negotiators decide what matters during trade agreements, they consult with big corporations, not the American public. These corporations are using these secret negotiations to make an end run around Congress so that they can ship even more jobs overseas, devastate the environment, drive up health care costs and repeal critical consumer protections on Wall Street.
They’ve shut all of us out of the negotiating room, but that doesn’t mean we won’t be heard.
On Wednesday, May 7, join thousands of activists as we rally for fair trade on the grounds of the Capitol. We’ll show Congress that the entire progressive movement is united in the fight for a 21st century economy that works for everyone.
What: Rally For Fair Trade
When: Wednesday, May 7, at 1:30 PM
Where: Upper Senate Park (Constitution Ave between New Jersey Ave NW and Delaware Ave NE, Washington DC)
RSVP on Facebook or text FAIRTRADE to 49484 for event updates.
Sample Facebook Posts
Note: Feel free to create your own Facebook event if you do not wish to link to CWA’s.
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Let's show Congress that the entire progressive movement is united in the fight for a 21st century global economy that works for everyone. Join the Fair Trade Rally on May 7 at the U.S. Capitol. http://on.fb.me/1f3ZzzN
Sample Tweets
Note: Feel free to create your event page if you do not wish to link to CWA’s.
Event hashtag: #fairtradenow
Join us on May 7 @ Upper Senate Park to rally for #fairtradenow. Find details @ http://go.cwa.net/ftnow
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