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Oakland prepares for general strike, in pictures and video

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by Chris Bowers for Daily Kos Labor

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Wednesday, Nov. 02, 2011 Wednesday, Nov. 02, 2011 at 8:57:22am PDT

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Some shops are closed today in Oakland in support of today's general strike/mass day of action:

(@grandlake/Twitpic)

(Sign outside the Men's Wearhouse @mattohyeah/Twitpic)

A flatbed truck has been prepared for a mobile sound system:

(Oakland North/Lockerz)

The signs are ready:

(hannahdreier/yfrog)

Informational video on the 1946 Oakland general strike:

The three main demonstrations today are at 9AM, 12PM and 5PM Pacific. Click here for a comprehensive list of today's events.

The Oakland Tribune has a liveblog here. DSB has a liveblog and check-in for members of the Daily Kos community.