You Will Not Protest the Democratic National Convention

Protests by unions in Chicago would be embarrassing to all concerned, but mostly to Mayor Brandon Johnson. Firefighters union denied permit to protest during Democratic National Convention - Chicago Sun-Times

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has denied a permit that would have allowed Chicago firefighters and paramedics to hold a two-hour march near the United Center on day two of the Democratic National Convention to press their three-year-long demand for a new contract that would include adding 20 ambulances.

It has been over 1000 days since Chicago Firefighters and Paramedics had a contract.

Do the Democrats care about union members anymore?

One way or another, Cleary is determined to light a political fire under Johnson, a former teacher and paid organizer for the Chicago Teachers Union who has managed to alienate two of the city’s most important unions during his first year in office.

“He’s doing to us what he did to the police. He doesn’t respect us,” Cleary said.

I wonder if the rioters that everyone is expecting will be requesting permits?

The Chicago PD is already putting cops on notice that calling in sick during the convention will be viewed in a negative light. From Second City Cop: Beware of Inspectors

Refresh your passing knowledge of Medical Roll procedures should you be unfortunate enough to be ill during the DNC.

Days without pay, and other stuff, for not following procedures.