Occupy Tacoma protests near Port of Tacoma
Occupy protesters launched an informational protest at noon today at the Port of Tacoma Road bridge over the Route 509 freeway. Though the original plan by the Occupy movement was to shut down ports up and down the West Coast, it appears that the Tacoma group plans only informational activities today, unfurling signs on the overpass and passing out fliers to truckers.
JOE BARRENTINE staff photographer
Occupy Tacoma activists hold banners above Highway 509 at the Port of Tacoma Road Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. The organization says it is demonstrating in support of local workers today in conjunction with other port-oriented demonstrations along the West Coast.
Joe Barrentine/Staff photographer
JOHN GILLIE; staff writer
JOHN GILLIE The News Tribune
Published: 12/12/11 10:41 am | Updated: 12/12/11 12:43 pm
Occupy protesters are planning an informational protest at noon today beginning at the Port of Tacoma Road bridge over the Route 509 freeway.
According to the organizations web site, the protesters are meeting at 11 a.m. at Pugnetti Park as South 21st Street and Pacific Avenue to carpool to the port.
READ MORE: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/business/2011/12/12/occupy-tacoma-protest-set-for-noon-at-port-of-tacoma/
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