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GRANITE STATE TEAMSTERS “United We Stand GRANITE STATE TEAMSTERS “United We Stand ..... Divided We Fall” Vol. 1 No. 72 QUARTERLY October2016 A message from… Secretary-Treasurer David W. Laughton Dear Brothers We are truly at a crossroad in dealt with in the next legislature. and Sisters, America, and the outcome of this We strongly encourage you to election will have long term ramifi- take the time to vote and make As 2016 elec- cations on you and your family. your voice heard. In this issue of tions approach, I am encouraging This is why it is critical that you the newsletter, we offer our everyone to get out and vote! We exercise your right to vote. endorsements, highlighting those have an opportunity to keep candidates that have committed things moving forward, or face the Some of the current legislation to to protect workers’ rights, and consequences of returning to poli- be decided during the next legisla- support pro-worker agenda. tics that work against the working tive session includes some far men and woman of New reaching and important items Please vote on November 8th Hampshire. Do we want to return such as Pension Reform. With 2016. This newsletter is sent out to the days of anti-worker legisla- some pension plans in the critical to thousands of Teamsters tion, and attempts to break down zone some funds will be dramati- throughout New Hampshire, and working conditions, only to cally impacted if proper reform is our ability to make an impact has reward corporate greed? We can- not enacted. There are anti-worker swayed the outcome of several not allow this to happen, and with forces at work to break down the elections. How every, this can your voice and vote on November great pensions and working condi- only be accomplished by your 8th 2016 we can be sure to keep tion that union members have participation; Make your voice things moving in a positive direc- negotiated for over the years, and heard. tion. we cannot allow that hard work to With best wishes I remain fall by the wayside by not voting or failing to hold our elected offi- Fraternally yours, cials accountable. David W. Laughton-Secretary/ Treasurer As you can see, there are some very important issues that will be www.teamsters633.com Teamsters Local 633 Has Endorsed Governor Maggie Hassan for US Senate Maggie Hassan was drawn to ation. She has passed two bipartisan budgets that public service as an advocate protect New Hampshire’s priorities without a sales or fighting to ensure that children income tax. She cut taxes for research and develop- like her son Ben, who experienc- ment and small businesses while maintaining fiscal es severe disabilities, would be fully included in their responsibility and a business friendly environment communities and have the same opportunities that that has New Hampshire’s unemployment rate all parents want for their children. among the lowest in the nation. She has continued working to ensure that all Granite Maggie will bring her bipartisan approach, common Staters have the same opportunity that Ben did, serv- sense and commitment to problem solving to the ing for 3 terms in the New Hampshire State Senate United States Senate to take on corporate special and now as our 81st Governor. interests and get results for hard working New Hampshire families and small businesses. As Governor, Maggie Hassan has worked to bring together Republicans, Democrats, and independents We are asking for your vote on November 8th 2016 to build a stronger, more innovative New Hampshire for Maggie Hassan. where education and small businesses drive job cre- Teamsters Local 633 endorse Colin Van Ostern for Governor Colin is running for gov- energy costs, protecting our environment, and creat- ernor in 2016 to keep ing thousands of jobs. New Hampshire moving As a dad, as a business leader at some of our states forward and to build a best employers, and as an elected official represent- stronger economy where ing a quarter-million of my fellow citizens- He loves everyone has a chance New Hampshire and will work hard to keep it mov- to succeed, not just ing forward. those at the top. Please put your support behind Colin Van Ostern for Working with Governor Hassan and state leaders, he Governor on November 8th 2016 cast the deciding vote on the state Executive Council to extend Medicaid health care coverage to nearly 50,000 citizens including critical drug addiction TEAMSTERS 633 NEWS treatment services for thousands. He led the suc- OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE IBT LOCAL 633 cessful effort to restore funding for birth control and 53 Goffstown Road, Suite A cancer screenings at our planned parenthood health Manchester, NNH 03102 • (603) 625-9731 EXECUTIVE BOARD centers, and He has championed solar and renew- DENNIS CAZA ..........................President JEFF PARKINSON ..................Vice President able energy projects in every corner of New DAVID LAUGHTON ............ Secretary-Treasurer KEITH JUDGE. Recording Secretary Hampshire. SCOTT GOVE. .Trustee JAMES PETRILLO .........................Trustee Now, we must keep that progress going by making EDDIE McQUOID JR. .....................Trustee NEWS STAFF: Estelle Votour, Dennis Caza the Medicaid healthcare coverage and addiction ser- Published by Teamsters Local 633, 53 Goffstown Road, Suite A, Manchester, NH 03102 vices permanent, by keeping planned parenthood Postmaster: Send address change to PO Box 870, funded, by strengthening our schools, and investing Manchester, NH 03105 in solar and renewable energy projects that are criti- www.teamsters633.com cal for boosting our clean tech economy, limiting 2 Teamsters Local 633 endorse Carol Shea Porter for Congress in the First Congressional District. As a former congress tinue their education. As a former military spouse, woman from 2006,2008, she is committed to veteran’s issues and served on and 2012 Carol worked the House Armed services committee, which she in a bipartisan way and called the most bipartisan in Congress. Republicans on issue’s When Carol returns to congress it will be for the such as obtaining funds same reason she ran in 2006 because the American to replace Portsmouth’s dream is out of reach for too many people. The mid- World War 1 working dle class and the poor still lack the opportunity, she with Democrats memorial bridge and to aid local said College should be affordable, and the elderly institutions, such as the Manchester Veteran’s should be able to retire with dignity. Administration and the University of New Hampshire. Please take this opportunity to send a friend of the teamsters back to congress to do the people’s work. Turning to policy, Carol explains she worked for the new GI Bill of Rights, helping combat veterans con- www.teamsters633.com Teamsters Local 633 endorse Ann McLane Kuster for Congress in the second congressional district. Annie was first elected to increase economic opportunity for every New congress in November Hampshire family. Annie has pushed a number of 2012 and sworn into legislative initiatives to improve the lives of veterans office January 3, 2012. across the country. In 2014 she helped lead the suc- She came to Washington cessful fight to pass comprehensive VA reform legis- to put an end to the grid- lation to ensure every veteran can get timely access lock, and during her time to health care they need, and in 2015 she was in office she has established a record of working selected to serve as ranking member of the House across the aisle to get things done for her constitu- Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and ents in the Granite State. investigations. In this position Annie plays a lead role Prior to taking office, Annie served as a longtime in overseeing the implementation of the reforms at community activist and adoption attorney who the VA, as well as identifying additional opportuni- focused her career on increasing opportunity’s for ties to protect taxpayers and improve services for Granite State families. A strong advocate for seniors, veterans. students, veterans, and woman and their families, On November 8th lets reelect Congress woman Annie has always been committed to fighting for Kuster back to the house of representatives and issues that matter most to Granite State. make sure New Hampshire gets its voice heard in As a lifelong Granite Stater, Annie has prioritized Washington. efforts to facilitate the creation of good jobs and to 3 The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. Secretary Hillary grams-that start long before she came to Clinton is the best per- Washington. She understands the challenges fac- son to be our 45th ing Americans from all walks of life and has the President for many rea- compassion and skill necessary to help improve sons. She is a classic our everyday live’s. American optimist with the background and Our country will have no shortage of challenges to experience necessary to tackle in the future…and the very list of challenges lead this country in a on the table should tell us who the next President very complicated world. should be. th She has a deep history of engagement in domestic Please take the time to vote on November 8 policy issues- the economy and jobs, education, 2016. the equal status of all, children and family pro- STATE SENATE RACES STATE SENATE RACES DISTRICT NAME PARTY DISTRICT NAME PARTY 1 JEFF WOODBURN D 15 DAN FELTES D 2 CHARLIE CHANDLER D 16 SCOTT MCGILVRAY D 3 JOHN R. WHITE D 17 NANCY R.B. FRAHER D 4 DAVID H. WATTERS D 18 DONNA M. SOUCY D MARTHA S. 5 D 20 LOU D’ALLESANDRO D HENNESSEY MARTHA FULLER 6 JOE CASEY D 21 D CLARK 7 ANDREW J.
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