Thousands of veterans , military families and supporters are expected to gather nationwide on Friday, June 6, to demand protection for veterans' jobs, healthcare and benefits.

According to organizers, thousands of veterans and military family members are being laid off from federal jobs. Others are seeing their benefits reduced or facing delays in accessing healthcare services.

Here's what organizers demand and where you can participate in Friday's events across Alabama.

Why are veterans protesting in Alabama Friday?

Unite for Veterans, and the group 50501 are organizing events across the country on Friday, with the main event being held at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The events will help protest the thousands of job cuts at the Department of Veteran Affairs.

The cuts

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