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PAGE 8 | February 3, 2017 | NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS Union women play key role in women’s marches nationwide Thousands of union women and men took to the streets with workers across the country Jan. 21 to support women’s rights — and to oppose a growing tide of anti-women policies coming out of Washington, D.C., and state capitals. The Women’s March on Washington, D.C., drew more than 500,000 people. Another 5 million took part in 673 “sister marches” held on seven conti- nents. In Portland, a record 100,000 people filled Waterfront Park. Hundreds more turned out for marches in Salem, Eugene, Bend, Astoria, Newport, Asto- ria, Pendleton, LaGrande, Ash- land, Halfway, and elsewhere. “We’re here not only to march, but we’re here to build a movement,” AFL-CIO Secre- tary-Treasurer Liz Shuler told the crowd in the nation’s capital. “It’s a movement for paid family leave. It’s a movement for equal rights. It’s a movement for work- ers’ rights. It’s a movement for immigrants’ rights. We’re going to stand together in solidarity to make sure our voices are heard.” Union signs (above) and union members were everywhere at the Women’s March in Portland on Jan. 21. The march drew an estimated 100,000 people to Waterfront Park (right). For Cheri Rice of Office and Professional Employees Local 11 (below, left), it was a family affair. She marched alongside her daughter and granddaughter. Trust and experience make a strong union Administering labor management funds is a complex process. At Union Bank, ® we’ve made it more eff icient for Taft-Hartley clients for over 60 years. Labor Industry Division Manager Kimberly Siebler, Managing Director 480-207-5921 We off er specialized collection and disbursement services that are tailored to serve the needs of benefit administrators—from a customized lockbox that improves the employer remittance process to state-of-the-art electronic receivables. Our experienced deposit specialists will help you identify your specific commercial banking needs and design a plan to streamline your banking experience, increase eff iciency, and reduce costs. Union Bank is proud to provide commercial banking services to nearly 250 labor management clients of every size, representing over $525 million in deposits. Southern California, Southwest, Midwest Armand Antonian, Sr. Relationship Manager 213-236-5046 Please contact us today for more information. unionbank.com/labor ©2016 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Northern California, Pacific Northwest, East Coast John Mendoza, Sr. Relationship Manager 415-705-7112