Occupy San José: Bank Picket
Channel: sharatlin
Date: 2011-12-27

As part of national actions by the Occupy Movement throughout the United States on 12 December 2011, Occupy San José carried out peaceful protests against two large banks in the downtown area -- Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America branches on Market Street, San José, California.  In targeting large banks, protesters drew attention to the fact that while banks and "too big to fail" financial institutions were bailed out by the U.S. Treasury with at least $2.5 trillion in TARP and TALF backing during the financial crisis of 2007-2008, common people have faced layoffs, lower wages, foreclosures, and public service cutbacks and no relief from government or corporations.  Labor unions and immigrant rights groups have become prominent supporters of Occupy San José.

Camera: Sharat G. Lin, San José Peace and Justice Center