Across the state, the California Labor Federation is organizing protests at the Governor’s many offices.  At 11:30, they will meet up at the South Steps of the Capitol, and at the State Buildings in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Fresno, and San Diego. You can get all of the details at this Facebook Group.

The coalition will demand that the Governor take responsibility for the state’s crisis and offer real solutions that won’t further devastate families already struggling to stay afloat in the current economic storm.

The protesters will also express their outrage at recent comments the Governor made to the media, in which he displayed a startling lack of sensitivity to the millions of Californians who would be devastated by his proposed cuts. From the Facebook group:

While Governor Schwarzenegger kicks back with his cigar, middle class families are suffering, police and firefighters are facing layoffs, and seniors, kids and people with disabilities are getting hit the hardest by the budget crisis. In fact, the Governor has imposed a new fee on low-income seniors and people with disabilities who receive home health care. He cut $10 billion dollars for education, and has proposed another $6 billion in cuts, slashing education by nearly 25%. And he eviscerated services for seniors, kids and people with disabilities by cutting over $1 billion from vital programs.

If you are around one of those locations, tweet or post some pictures. Alternatively, you can also shoot me an email with photos you would like to post.

On Wednesday at 11:30am, attend a protest at one of the Governor’s five offices:

*In San Francisco at 455 Golden Gate Ave

(Coming up to SF from the South Bay? Join the caravan departing from 2102 Almaden Rd in San Jose at 930am)

*In Sacramento at the State Capitol South Steps

*In Fresno at 2550 Mariposa Mall

*In Los Angeles at 300 South Spring St.

*In San Diego at 1350 Front St. (starts at 12:15pm)