AFR Conference: Principal Reduction and the Economy
AFR along with Campaign for a Fair Settlement, ESOP, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and New Bottom Line hosted a conference to discuss principal reduction.
Category Archives: Events
Americans Take to the Streets Demanding an End to the Era of Big Bank Recklessness
Senators, Activists Detail Fight Against Big Bank Bailouts, for Wall Street Accountability As Senate Takes Up Tough Bill to Hold Wall Street Accountable, Americans Take to the Streets Demanding an End to the Era of Big Bank Recklessness NOTE: See detailed list of campaign activities
San Francisco Protests Wells Fargo
On Dec. 17, SEIU and community groups gathered on the doorstep of Wells Fargo in downtown San Francisco to protest the banks the week that they announced billions in year-end bonuses. Watch as leaders from the Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization deliver a letter
Bonus Protests Coming Up: Orlando, Delaware, Connecticut
Email bonusballots@ourfinancialsecurity.org for more details about any of these events. Please note which city’s events you are inquiring about. Hope to see you there! Orlando, Florida: Friday, Dec 18, 2:30 pm at Bank of America, 800 John Young Pkwy. Contact Stephanie Porta for more details:
More Bonus Protests Coming Up! Austin, Chicago, Denver, Orlando, Michigan, Portland, Richmond, New Jersey, San Francisco, Delaware, and Washington DC
Email bonusballots@ourfinancialsecurity.org for more details about any of these events. Please note which city’s events you are inquiring about. Hope to see you there! Austin, Texas: Thursday, Dec 17, noon at 15th and Guadalupe in front of Wells Fargo. Contact Andy Wilson for more details:
Progress Illinois: Financial Reforms Clear House, No Thanks to IL Republicans
This week’s actions are being covered by the blogosphere. Folks around the country are turning up to protest abusive financial products like payday loans, and the huge bonuses going to executives at big banks which caused our financial meltdown. This story from Progress Illinois is
ABC News Springfield: Protesting Payday Loans
This week’s protests are making the airwaves. Folks around the country are turning up to protest abusive financial products like usurious payday loans. This story from ABC News Springfield IL is an example. Click here to find a protest in your area!
KOMO News Seattle: Bank Carolers Protest Big Bank Bonuses at Chase Bank
This week’s bonus actions are making the airwaves. Folks around the country are turning up to protest the huge bonuses going to top executives at the banks which sank our economy and are fighting hard against financial reform. The story below from KOMO News Seattle
Christian Post: Faith Leaders Defend Families Facing Foreclosure
This week’s bonus actions are making the airwaves. Folks around the country are turning up to protest the huge bonuses going to top executives at the banks which sank our economy and are fighting hard against financial reform. This story from the Christian Post is
ABC News San Francisco: East Bay Priest Fights Foreclosure Crisis
This week’s bonus actions are making the airwaves. Folks around the country are turning up to protest the huge bonuses going to top executives at the banks which sank our economy and are fighting hard against financial reform. This story from ABC News is an