Bruce Springsteen, a supporter of this movement for more than twenty years, made the following announcement to packed houses at his concerts in Philadelphia on August 8th, 9th, and 10th: "Here again tonight are my friends of twenty years from the Kensington Welfare Rights Union, a multi-racial group of poor people from Kensington fighting to end poverty.  Support their efforts..."

Earlier this month, Pillowtex, Inc., a manufacturer of linen and bedding products, filed for bankruptcy, leaving more than 6,500 workers without jobs throughout the country and especially in the south.

Marchers are setting up a tent city, "NAFTAville," on the grounds of the abandoned factory. Click here to read a press release from the event.