Support TWU Central Park Horse-Carriage Drivers-July 15th Rally 9AM

Published by Philip Valenti on

One of the distinctive workgroups in the TWU – the Central Park Horse-Carriage Drivers – is fighting to prevent the total destruction of their livelihoods. The NYC Council is poised to vote on a ban on horse-carriage rides, which would throw these workers and their families into economic ruin. Instead of siding with blue-collar workers, Council members are lining up with animal rights fundamentalists backed by real estate interests; the horse stables are on Manhattan’s West Side, and developers would love to see them vacant and available so they can build high-rise housing, office space, and hotels. 

The 150 carriage drivers and owners we represent are overwhelmingly immigrants. They came to NYC to pursue their American Dream. Those dreams are in very real jeopardy of being destroyed.

We are asking you, the Local 106 members to join us in support to save the life of an industry that is on the verge of elimination. The rally is at City Hall on Wednesday, July 15, at 9 a.m. sharp. The rally will be held outside the Broadway entrance to City Hall. We will demonstrate TWU’s strength and support by attending the hearing at 10 a.m. Please wear TWU shirts or hats if you have them.

Event Details

  • Rally: Support TWU Central Park Horse-Carriage Drivers
  • Purpose: Oppose the proposed NYC Council ban on horse-carriage rides and stand in solidarity with our TWU members.
  • Date: Wednesday, July 15
  • Time: 9:00 a.m. sharp
  • Hearing Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: 

  • Across the street from 250 Broadway. Intersection is Broadway and Murray St. Outside the Broadway entrance to City Hall, New York City
  • Requested Participation: All members that can make it
  • Attire: Wear your TWU shirt or hat. TWU Swag

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