Thursday night our local supported the unity pickett in Jacksonville, IL. Thanks to everyone that participated. Read more at http://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/state_18462___article.html/picket_workers.html
Here is what Council 31 had to say.
TO: Bargaining Committee Members
FR: Henry Bayer Roberta Lynch
AFSCME Rules! And you made it happen. There were Unity Pickets at 40 different sites yesterday and terrific turnout at most of them.
And we dominated the news media--TV, radio and print--from one end of the state to the other, with most of the stories getting our message out loud and clear
Overall, some 8,000 members participated in the pickets! They were spirited and determined. Some travelled long distances, others brought their children along, all came ready to fight.
That's a tribute to all of you and the work that you did over the last two weeks to mobilize your members. It's also the result of the work you've been doing over the past six months in keeping them informed and involved in the bargaining process.
As you know, we've got a tough road ahead to get this contract done--and done right. But yesterday demonstrated that many of our members understand we've got a fight on our hands--and they're prepared to make it.
Here is what Council 31 had to say.
TO: Bargaining Committee Members
FR: Henry Bayer Roberta Lynch
AFSCME Rules! And you made it happen. There were Unity Pickets at 40 different sites yesterday and terrific turnout at most of them.
And we dominated the news media--TV, radio and print--from one end of the state to the other, with most of the stories getting our message out loud and clear
Overall, some 8,000 members participated in the pickets! They were spirited and determined. Some travelled long distances, others brought their children along, all came ready to fight.
That's a tribute to all of you and the work that you did over the last two weeks to mobilize your members. It's also the result of the work you've been doing over the past six months in keeping them informed and involved in the bargaining process.
As you know, we've got a tough road ahead to get this contract done--and done right. But yesterday demonstrated that many of our members understand we've got a fight on our hands--and they're prepared to make it.
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