In recent weeks now, we've reported twice on the upcoming demonstrations set to coincide with the American Bankers Association's three-day annual convention here in Chicago (October 25-27).  While the protest is being led by National People's Action and SEIU Illinois Council (which sponsors this website), 16 other organizations had signed on as of this afternoon.  Also, a pair of websites sprung up this week to spread the word about the protests. 

A recent GritTV segment touched on many of the concerns at the center of this effort. It features James Mumm, organizing director at the National People's Action, Nomi Prins, author of "It Takes a Pillage," and Dean Baker, Co-Director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Here are Mumm's comments about the upcoming demonstrations:

MUMM: So after all this -- the crash, unemployment reaching 10 percent, millions in foreclosure -- the banks are throwing themselves a three-day party in Chicago. Well, they made the wrong move. They should have planned that in the farther reaches of Canada.  Because National People's Action, SEIU, Jobs with Justice, and a host of other people will be there to crash the party and say, "Look, you can't have receptions and parties while the American people are still suffering from your policies." 

Watch the full thing:

There will be plenty more updates in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back.