Actor Danny Glover, 11 others arrested in Md. during a labor union protest (Updated - pics added)

[Kadie]

Actor Danny Glover, 11 others arrested in Md.

Friday, April 16, 2010


(04-16) 15:02 PDT Gaithersburg, Md. (AP) --

Actor Danny Glover and 11 others have been arrested during a labor union protest at the Maryland headquarters of a food service company.

Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. Paul Starks says Glover and others stepped past yellow police tape and were asked to step back three times at Sodexo headquarters. When they refused, Starks says officers arrested them.

The dozen were issued citations for trespassing and let go. Starks says they face a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail.

Starks says organizers told police beforehand that some would risk arrest.

The Service Employees International Union was protesting what it calls Sodexo's unfair and illegal treatment of workers. Sodexo says the union was spreading misinformation.

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A police officer reads the rights of protesters before they are arrested on April 16, 2010 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, during a protest at the headquarters of food service giant Sodexo. Demonstrators protested what they claims are attacks by the company on the employees for trying to form a union. The people arrested included Andy Stern (L), outgoing head of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU); Terry Shelley (C), a former Sodexo cashier at Loyola University in New Orleans, and actor Danny Glover.


Actor Danny Glover, left, is arrested by Montgomery County Police, as SEIU President Andy Stern, cheers Glover on, during a protest by the SEIU of Sodexo headquarters in Gaithersburg, Md. on Friday, April 16, 2010.


US actor Danny Glover is arrested on April 16, 2010 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, during a protest at the headquarters of food service giant Sodexo. Demonstrators protested what they claims are attacks by the company on the employees for trying to form a union.

[lunatica]

1. Danny Glover and Martin Sheen get arrested all the time on purpose

It brings attention to their causes. They're dedicated activists.

[nilram]

14. and right on! He didn't have to be there. k&r, absolutely

[havocmom]

2. Cool, a whole new reason to be fond of Glover!

Daring to stand up for what is right. Good on him.

[senseandsensibility]

3. Danny is willing to put himself on the line

and show solidarity with the workers.

[Stinky The Clown]

4. I stand with Danny Glover

KnR

[Dappleganger]

5. K&R for someone who does something other than just write a check. nt

[MrScorpio]

6. I, too, stand with Danny Glover

KnR

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

28. video of event here

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x456357

[midnight]

41. Me too.

[OhioChick]

7. Glover is a class act.

:thumbsup:

[lonestarnot]

8. I knew I loved that man!

:applause: :patriot:

[pleah]

9. K&R

[classysassy]

10. A just man will get his reward

and so will the unjust ones,remember that you republican and tea hags.

[laughingliberal]

11. Rec for those who stand with workers when they don't have to

It's a real MLK type move.

[EFerrari]

12. K&R

[laughingliberal]

13. bump n/t

[inna]

15. K&R & Solidarity

[me b zola]

16. K&R

[lame54]

17. k&R

[supernova]

18. I love Danny Glover!

:loveya:

For anyone who doesn't know Sodexo is/used to be Marriott. They run a lot of corp cafeterias, like IBM.

[tpsbmam]

19. Good man, Danny! K&R nt

[G_j]

20. OMG! they are embarrassing us.. they are just like the teabaggers...

...
:sarcasm:

[Omaha Steve]

21. Thank you for posting

I also thank Danny for all he has been doing for workers!

K&R!

[cpapermaster]

22. Danny Glover for Congress

Mr. Glover should be drafted to run for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress. He, not she, has TRUE San Francisco values. He would be honest, courageous and independent, and would fight to end the military/corporate hold on our country. Glover is a great man.

[pinto]

23. Kick

:kick:

[ILMediaProgressives]

24. Fantastic Pictures!

To bad about the arrest, I heard he was only 3 weeks away from retirement...
He's certainly not too old for this s#*t!

[FailureToCommunicate]

25. Why is Danny Glover barefoot in the third picture? And the cop with him has a seriously

extra large -eh- 'flak vest'

[cui bono]

26. He's not barefoot. He's wearing those "toe shoes" or whatever they're called.

http://img.xcitefun.net/users/2008/08/10444,xcitefun-toe-shoes-4.jpg

[FailureToCommunicate]

32. Wow, those are...different. Still, don't seem best to wear to a protest rally...

My dad would have LOVED those shoes you pictured. He always wore japanese "toed" socks. (He did everything with his feet)

Thanks!

[liberation]

27. Those pictures present the best of the USA, people like Mr. Glover standing up for other people....

... and also the worst of our country, police departments used to enforce corporate rule.

Funny to see police departments protecting corporate property and interests. I wonder if this is one of those corporations which manage to pay $0 in net taxes. We, the citizens, pay to be oppressed by the same people who skip their fair share. Niiiiiiiice

PS. Good for Danny Glover, a class act through and through. I had the privilege of meeting him in person.

[dotymed]

33. I've wondered about that too

aren't most police officers Unionized? (When Mitch Daniels became the Indiana Governor, he forced all state employees to quit their Unions) Before Mitch was Governor, I was arrested at a peaceful Unionization rally in Indiana.

[craigmatic]

29. I like Glover he's been a lefty since waaay back. It's too bad his politics are better than his

movies (excluding the lethal weapon series that is).

[valerief]

30. I'm a Glover lover!!!! nt

[sonias]

31. I love you Danny Glover!

And all the other brave souls at this Sodexo protest fighting for the working man/woman.

:yourock: :loveya:

[political_Dem]

34. A very decent guy who cares about the "little people".

He could be like the other Hollywood types who only care about their clothes and being botoxed before the next superficial Tinseltown event.

But, Mr. Glover stood with the people and fought alongside of them so they would get better treatment in the workforce.

A purpose-driven life is one where you can stand up for your principles and fight for the benevolent treatment of all people.

Well done.

[mreilly]

35. Danny Glover has always been one of us, on the side of decency

In a world of greed and self-centered apathy, this man has used his position, prestige and fame to enact good works and make a positive difference. I'm proud to call Danny Glover a fellow countryman and kindred spirit. Truly an inspiration and an all-around good guy.

Thank you, Mr. Glover, for standing for the people!

[Mojeoux]

36. Unions=Americans Working k&R

[defendandprotect]

37. kick --

[salguine]

38. Isn't he getting too old for this shit?

[marmar]

42. As a Pop Culture Vulture, I got it.

nt

[John Kerry VonErich]

39. The right is gonna look at this as a cheap publicity stunt

since he has a movie coming out called "Death at a Funeral"

[Blue_Tires]

40. major kick