The Occupy movement is apparently broadening its interest in credit unions with a rally planned Saturday  in Irvine, Calif.  amidst talk of founding  a national federation of credit unions under the "People Before Profits" banner.

OccupyFirst, identified as a nonprofit firm "born out of the alternative banking workgroups in the Occupy movement" is sponsoring the rally in the City of Irvine council chambers, according to a city spokesman. Irvine is a Los Angeles suburb.

On a Facebook page, OccupyFirst said its goal is to recruit citizens "interested in taking control of money from the banks to join us in person and online."  The mission would be to support the federation of CUs to be formed.

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