As reported earlier today by Andrew Stewart, Verizon went on strike this morning, and picketers were out in front of the downtown Providence offices starting at 6am. Here are some pictures.
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Steve Ahlquist is an award-winning journalist, writer, artist and founding member of the Humanists of Rhode Island, a non-profit group dedicated to reason, compassion, optimism, courage and action. The views expressed are his own and not necessarily those of any organization of which he is a member.
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