Thousands rallied to support workers who are striking at Manitowoc Cranes. 250 workers, represented by the Machinists have been on strike since November 15th over contract language that would end the requirement that all workers be union members. Supporters said that they were there to support the workers, and that all of them were connected to one another.
See "Supporters rally with Manitowoc Cranes strikers", Cindy Hodgson, Green Bay Press Gazette, December 11, 2011