Sign, Picket
Object number2011.112.3
Manufacturer
Pacon Corporation
Date2011
OriginAppleton, WI
MediumPosterboard; Paint
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionRectangular protest sign. Pink background. Protest message relating to health care inequalities written in black paint.Dimensions22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)InscriptionsIncludes the text: "HIGHMARK/ / UPMC / IS ALL ABOUT / PROFITS AND / MARKET SHARE" written in black paint.
MarksBack of sign in upper right there is a sticker with barcode and the text: "104234 NEON Asst. / 22" x 28' (55.8cm x 71.1cm) / PACON CORPORATION, Appleton, WI 54913 / Recyclable . Made in USA".
Historical NotesProtest sign from Occupy Pittsburgh. Occupy Pittsburgh was part of a national Occupy movement in 2011, where protestors around the country and the world occupied public spaces and camped out to protest national corporate culture and a global economic system that created vast wealth inequality. “We are the 99%” became the international slogan of the movement. Occupy Pittsburgh’s main occupation camp was set-up in Mellon Green between the United States Steel building and Mellon Center, eventually they were forced off of the property by police.
Related institution
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Related institution
Highmark
Related institution
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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