(AP) TRENTON — Thousands of New Jerseyans gathered Saturday near the Statehouse to protest Gov. Chris Christie's proposed budget cuts.
Organizers say members of public employee unions hope a show of force will sway the state's top politicians to fight Christie. The rally formally started around noon, but crowds started to form by 10 a.m., and the site soon became packed with people, most of whom wore red or white shirts touting their unions.
Christie has called for workers to accept wage freezes, and he's pushed for them to contribute toward their health benefits.
Among those taking part were members of the New Jersey Education Association and the Communications Workers of America.
