The next General Membership Meeting is Thursday, October 17th at 6pm via "Zoom". 
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FROM THE DESK OF BUBBA CRADDOCK

It’s October and as we enter into the holiday seasons and celebrate the end of 2024, we can’t help but think about being thankful. Thankful for the blessings of family, friends, health, and the ability to provide for those we love. We all know that we should do this throughout the year but it’s certainly highlighted more around this time. Some of our blessings were not handed to us.  When someone says, “it must be nice”, you make sure you tell them “It is” and that you, your brothers and sisters, your Union has fought for every single benefit you’ve got. It wasn’t easy and it’s taken sacrifice, bravery, and the courage to stand up for one another to secure the lifestyle you’ve achieved. And yes, it is a blessing, but a blessing that has been earned. So, when you hear on the news or social media about “workers fighting to form a union”, remember the folks that came before us, our retirees, they fought the same fight.

When you see striking workers fighting for a fair contract, support them and their efforts, remember what it was like when we had to hit the street ourselves. Don’t fall victim to the hateful and jealous rhetoric of “they make too much” and “they don’t deserve that” because I promise that’s what people say about us too. Those that lack the courage to stand up for themselves and others find it easier to just put down and blame those that do.

I’m excited to announce that our Mobilization Committee has been reformed and restructured. Unlike the past, we now have representation from every work group within every bargaining unit we represent. The newly formed committee will be meeting in the next few weeks to begin strategizing mobilization efforts throughout our Local. This will include methods to address problems ranging from a single supervisor, location, workgroup, to the company as a whole. Be on the lookout for communications from the Mobilization Committee and be prepared to take action and join the team.

Together.. We Fight, Together.. We Win!

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