Activists hold rallies to encourage low-wage workers to vote

CHARLOTTE — Faith leaders and activists rallied in Charlotte and Hickory on Saturday to encourage low-wage workers to vote.

North Carolina’s early voting period started on Thursday. Minister and activist Bishop Bill Barber launched a tour with the groups ‘Repairers of the Breach” and the N.C. Poor’s People Campaign.

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“We’re tired of our nation ignoring the poor, we’re tired of ignoring the needs that have gone unmet,” Rodney Sadler said. “We’re tired of focusing on a worn? economy that leaves out those who are poor, those who are marginalized. it’s time for us to make a change.”

the tour will now stop in Asheville Sunday before leaders host a National Day of Action on Tuesday, which will include a news conference on the steps of the North Carolina Assembly in Raleigh.

North Carolina’s primary is set for March 5, Super Tuesday.

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