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Musician Tom Morello Releases Kicking Album

May 4, 2011

No contemporary musician in the U.S. has been a better supporter of unions than Tom Morello (aka the Nightwatchman, formerly of Rage Against the Machine). 

Morello has walked the picket lines and played music in support of striking workers, helped raised consciousness of Americans about the plight of workers in sweatshops and, more recently, stood up in Wisconsin against union-busting legislation.

Now, the artist who has inspired audiences across the country is releasing a full album of union songs.   And all proceeds are going to help workers wage a heroic fight for their rights in state battles through www.SaveWorkers.org .

Tom has given the AFL-CIO the exclusive right to download a never-been-heard-before song, Union Town, for free at http://Saveworkers.org  weeks before the album comes out.

Says Liz Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO:

Tom Morello’s offer couldn’t come at a better time.  It’s a great way not only to raise critically needed funds but also to build momentum and reach a popular audience with our message. Enjoy the music and spread it around.

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