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These are the locations that Occupiers are planning to protest at:
These are the locations that Occupiers are planning to protest at:
'''Bank of America''' on 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214. '''Wells Fargo''' and '''Chase''' banks are also in that location.
'''Bank of America''' on 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214. '''Wells Fargo''' and '''Chase''' banks are also in that location.
| purpose = Vote with your dollar.  Get your money out of wall street banks and back into your community by moving your money to a local credit union.  Save money by avoiding the new debit card fees banks are forcing on consumers even though the banks continue to rake in record profits.  
| purpose = Vote with your dollar and [[Bank Local]].   
 
Get your money out of wall street banks and back into your community by moving your money to a local credit union.  Save money by avoiding the new debit card fees banks are forcing on consumers even though the banks continue to rake in record profits.  
This is a peaceful show of solidarity. Bring signs!
This is a peaceful show of solidarity. Bring signs!
We will try to maintain a continual presence at these buildings during business hours throughout the week so come down when you can.  
We will try to maintain a continual presence at these buildings during business hours throughout the week so come down when you can.  
Please just do it peacefully :)
Please just do it peacefully :)
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| other details = [http://youtu.be/Icqrx0OimSs WATCH THIS VIDEO!]
| other details = [http://youtu.be/Icqrx0OimSs WATCH THIS VIDEO!]
* [[Bank of America Concerns]]
* [[JP Morgan Chase Concerns]]
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FIND A CREDIT UNION
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USA: [http://www.findacreditunion.com/ Find a Credit Union]<br />
CANADA: [http://locator.cucentral.com/ Credit Union Locator]<br />
UK: [http://www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk/ Find your Credit Union]<br />
; 10 Reasons Bank of America Is the Most Hated Bank in America
Here are ten reasons to take your money out of Bank of America - and park it at a credit union or community bank near you.
[http://www.alternet.org/occupywallst/152887/10_reasons_bank_of_america_is_the_most_hated_bank_in_america Bank of America 10 Reasons to switch from BofA]
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[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boycott-Bank-of-America/131660816877321?sk=wall Boycott Bank Of America Facebook Page]
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; CHASE PROFITS WHILE THE 99% STRUGGLE
Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase is here to talk about recent economic events and his view on what’s next for the global economy. 
; Here are some things he won’t be telling you about:
* They bought politicians - 08/10 campaign contributions: '''$9.7 million'''
* The politicians gave them in bailout money: '''$94.7 billion'''
* After the bailout, they laid off: '''14,000 workers'''
* They raised your bank fees: '''+249.5%'''
* Profits for 1996-2010: '''$153.5 billion'''
* Profits for the third quarter of 2011: '''$4.26 billion'''
* Median JPMorgan Chase bank teller wage: '''$22,006/yr'''
* 2010 CEO Jamie Dimon pay: '''$20.8 million  (893 x median teller wage)'''                                                     
* Effective tax rate in 2008: '''-33.4%  (that’s right, MINUS 33.4%)'''
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These are but a few of the despicable practices of '''JP Morgan Chase.'''
; The other big banks are equally odious in one way or another. 
; Move your money to a Credit Union or local bank!!
[http://www.moveyourmoneyproject.org/ Move Your Money website]
; The smart way to change if you have autopay, direct deposit, or other scheduled electronic transactions.
You can follow this seven-step checklist put together by '''Consumer Reports.'''
* Step 1: Open your new bank account with a small deposit.
* Step 2: Make a list of all the automatic payments and deposits that are scheduled to go in and out of your old account each month.
* Step 3: If you have direct deposit, ask your employer to reroute your paychecks to your new account. Find out what date the first deposit will occur.
* Step 4: Once you know the date, reschedule each automatic payment or debit to come out of your new account. Make sure to ask what date the change will apply.
* Step 5: Leave a small amount of cash in your old checking account for at least one more month.
* Step 6: Once you’re sure all automatic payments and all direct deposits are coming and going from your new account, electronically transfer the final funds from your old account into the new account.
* Step 7: After the transfer clears in your new account, follow the procedures for closing an account at your old financial institution. Make sure to obtain written confirmation that your account is closed.
You’ll find more details at Defend Your Dollars, a site run by Consumers Union.


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Revision as of 22:56, 2 November 2011

Hawthorne Street Bank Protests

  • Date: October 31st - November 4th
  • Time: 10am - 6:30pm
  • Location: BANK OF AMERICA - CHASE - WELLS FARGO

ALL IN ONE AREA!!! ALL WEEK!!!! These are the locations that Occupiers are planning to protest at: Bank of America on 3757 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214. Wells Fargo and Chase banks are also in that location.

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Purpose

Vote with your dollar and Bank Local.

Get your money out of wall street banks and back into your community by moving your money to a local credit union. Save money by avoiding the new debit card fees banks are forcing on consumers even though the banks continue to rake in record profits. This is a peaceful show of solidarity. Bring signs! We will try to maintain a continual presence at these buildings during business hours throughout the week so come down when you can. Please just do it peacefully :)

Other details
WATCH THIS VIDEO!