The \u201cOccupy Wall Street\u201d protests, now entering their third week, are poised to get a whole lot bigger than its core of 200 to 300 people, potentially even exceeding the protesters original goals of 20,000 demonstrators, thanks to recent pledges of support from some of New York City\u2019s largest labor unions and community groups.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, over 700 uniformed pilots, members of the Air Line Pilots Association, took to the streets outside of Wall Street demanding better pay. Occupy Wall Street’s appeal appears to be spreading, not only to other groups, but other U.S. cities as well. <\/p>\n
On Wednesday night, the executive board of the New York Transit Workers Union (TWU Local 100), which represents the city\u2019s all-important train and bus workers, voted unanimously to support Occupy Wall Street. TWU Local 100 counts 38,000 active members and covers 26,000 retirees, according to its website.<\/p>\n
The Union on Thursday used Twitter to urge members to take part in a massive march and rally on Wednesday, Oct. 5. That effort is being co-sponsored by another eight labor and community outreach organizations.<\/p>\n