An unprecedented alliance of labor and community leaders stood together today (January 29, 2007) and urged the Cook County Board to reject the budget proposed by President Todd Stroger because it results in drastic cuts and massive layoffs that would decimate county health services, court system, and public safety.

Following a press conference at the Cook County Building, 1,000 union members protested the budget at a rally across the street at Daley Plaza.

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