(ISSN 0023-6667) Unions: Bush SCHIP veto needs override (PAI)- Union leaders joined to generate 1 million phone healthy start because mom a bipartisan chorus urging calls to 43 lawmakers for the can’t afford prenatal care, chil- Congress to override President override. Backing SCHIP is the dren who can’t get immuniza- George W. Bush’s veto of leg- first part in the federation’s tions and proper dental care islation expanding health care year-long campaign to make because mom and dad can’t coverage of poor children. universal affordable health care afford it. And it doesn’t have to Bush, who decried the bill the #1 domestic issue in 2008. be this way.” as “socialism,” vetoed the “This is about helping chil- Comparable industrial Democratic-run Congress’ leg- dren, period,” Sweeney declar- nations cover everyone, includ- An Injury to One is an Injury to All! islation renewing and expand- ed. “No child should go with- ing kids, and do better on ing the State Childrens Health out health care...if nothing is measures of childrens’ health, WEDNESDAY VOL. 113 Insurance Program (SCHIP). It done, the situation is only Cortez noted. The other nations OCTOBER 10, 2007 NO. 8 would add millions of poor and going to get worse. The cost of “have a system that guarantees near-poor kids to the 6 million health care is soaring out of healthcare to everyone, regard- already covered. control and wages for workers less of your ability to pay and House Speaker Nancy can’t keep up. Our children whether or not you have insur- Pelosi (D-Calif.) set Oct. 18 as need a lot more than rhetoric to ance or a job,” said Cortez. the date for an override vote. grow into healthy and produc- Those systems are central gov- SCHIP backers started lobby- tive adults. If Bush really wants ernment-run, as is the system, ing--and a $3 million ad cam- to show commitment to chil- in HR 676, that her union paign--to find extra Republi- dren’s health, he should give advocates in Congress. cans for the two-thirds majority them annual check-ups, vacci- “Until we can enact such needed to overturn the veto. nations and regular contact genuine reform” of health care AFL-CIO President John with a pediatrician...He should- to have the government --not Sweeney called the veto “dis- n’t just give them a press the insurers--run it, “probably graceful.” His assistant, Gerald release.” not under this president, we Shea, said the federation wants Change to Win Chair Anna ought to at least protect the Burger, whose Service Em- most vulnerable in our society Congressman Jim Oberstar, Gerald and Eleanor Heaney, American ployees union has the largest and expand the State and Senator Amy Klobuchar shared the joy of the Duluth number of health workers, Children’s Health Program Federal Building being named in Heaney’s honor Saturday. dream failing said,“Only this president now,” Cortez concluded. would think healthcare for kids Duluth’s federal building us poll says is a bad idea. With one stroke (PAI)--Some 70 percent of of his pen...Bush has sent the named for Gerald Heaney voters surveyed see the message loud and clear that he In a Saturday ceremony befitting a truly great American, the American Dream of good jobs, doesn’t care that because of Duluth Federal Building was renamed the Gerald W. Heaney a secure retirement, access to him, millions of kids won’t be Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse and Customhouse. quality health care and a better able to see the doctor. Shame Former Vice President Walter Mondale, well over a dozen future for their kids, is failing, a on the president, and shame on federal judges, at least two dozen of Heaney’s 77 former law new poll says. Even more than anyone who lets him get away clerks, and countless other dignitaries came to Duluth to honor that strongly believe unions with it. Congress must fix what a man whose service to his country in World War II, to the can play a role in restoring it. Bush has broken and override labor movement, and to the federal bench is legendary. In the And voters say both political this indefensible veto. If they crowd you could find people like Minnesota Secretary of State parties are ducking the issue. do not, they will answer to the City Council Mark Ritchie, who like many had to be there, sitting quietly in Pollster Celinda Lake’s sur- American people.” At-Large respect and appreciation for Heaney’s lifetime of work. Among vey of 800 voters, for Change California Nurses Associa- tion Co-President Zenei Cor- Jeff Anderson the hundreds in attendance were a couple dozen members of to Win, was released Sept. 25. www.votejeffanderson.com Duluth’s labor community, who know his history as a labor “In a significant shift from tez, a registered nurse, said attorney before he was named to the federal bench in 1966. the politics of the last two Bush’s veto re-emphasized the Tony Cuneo A touching ceremony in City Hall’s foyer, and a marvelous decades, voters see a strong need for universal government- www.tonycuneo.com run health care--abolishing the luncheon in the fourth floor hallway of the new Heaney role for government, particular- District 1 Building, had many reaching to dab tears away. ly the next president, to take insurance industry--for every- With the love of his life, Eleanor, his wife of 62 years, and action to ensure the survival of one. “It sounds like it’s the Laurie Johnson generations of his family at his side, Gerald Heaney, as he the American Dream,” she said president, not the Congress, www.johnsonforcouncil.org who is playing politics with our always has, took everything in stride, as their friend Jane Lake’s survey agrees with District 3 Freeman, widow of Governor Orville Freeman, said of him. attitudes she found in two pre- children's health. Nurses are “I’m kind of overwhelmed,” Heaney said to the gathering. vious polls but the percentage tired of seeing our patients left Sharla Gardner “On December 1, 1966 I was named to the court. They were saying the dream is failing is up behind: Infants who can’t get a www.gardnerforcouncil.org very nice to me, not like it is today” he said of judicial appoint- and politicians aren’t listening. District 5 ment hearings. He said the great joy of being on the court was “Swing voters are especial- District 5 the collegiality of working with his colleagues on making deci- ly mixed, with 39% not seeing POETS GO TO Russ Stover sions and “making a difference in the lives of ordinary people. either party really addressing More endorsements may I hope that I’ve been able to achieve that goal.” the issues they care about. WORK be considered Oct. 11. There were no doubters in the crowd. Mondale said he Democrats do have an advan- thought Heaney should have been on the U.S. Supreme Court tage over Republicans with PleasePlease VVoteote because of his intellect. “People are still being affected by what swing voters (33%-13%) and he has done,” Mondale said. among all registered voters Tuesday, Nov. 6 Congressman Jim Oberstar did a fine job of hosting the cer- (40%-18%).” emony, which had nine speakers in a crowded City Hall foyer, By and large, poll respon- where the ceremony was moved because of the weather. dents again blame corpora- Oberstar said Heaney’s story includes his support of the tions, greedy CEOs and a gov- rights of labor, the interests of the poor and downtrodden, that ernment that serves them for he not only issued the school desegregation ruling, he presided the decline. Two-thirds said if over it for 20 years after countless challenges, including seven the next president takes the to the U.S. Supreme Court by the State of Missouri alone. issue seriously, the president “He changed the opportunities for an entire generation, for would make “a lot” or “some” thousands of thousands,” Oberstar said. difference in restoring the Heaney’s battle to ensure a quality education to all dream. But they’re even more Continued on page 8 confident unions could help. See story page two Labor to join Lake Superior Writers in Poets Go To Work The Vermilion Trail Decades ago, even a hun- There will be a welcomed Sutton, “Poets Go To Work” Johnson is a retired mem- by Sheila Packa dred years ago, unions played a return to cultural pursuits this will bring five of this area’s ber of the Duluth Federation I am leaving much more significant role in month as this area’s labor com- finest poets to read their work of Teachers. the Mesabi Iron Range the lives of working families. munity joins with Duluth Poet and a favorite or two each has Packa is an Education on the same trail Social and cultural events put Laureate Barton Sutter and The by other poets. Sutter will be Minnesota member on the on by unions dominated work- Lake Superior Writers group joined by Ellie Schoenfeld, faculty of Lake Superior that a gold prospector ers’ evening and weekend cal- for an evening being called Don Dass, Jim Johnson, and College. came in on, endars. Increases in wages, “Poets Go To Work.” Sheila Packa. Dass is self employed and with a compass gone benefits, and union density It will take place Saturday, “We’ve been wanting to do a member of the Minnesota awry and red dust resulted in families acquiring Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the something like this for some Army National Guard. His on my boots. personal possessions like radio, Labor Temple’s Wellstone time and we’re really happy the family tree is full of union Me, the daughter automobiles, and later televi- Hall. The Duluth AFL-CIO labor community is interested construction workers. of a cat skinner sion. They soon were finding Central Labor Body, and the too,” said Sutter, a member of Beer, wine, coffee and born on the Divide. their own forms of entertain- Labor World will help sponsor the The Association of light refreshments will add to I can say we got by. ment. The creative spirit didn’t the event. University of Wisconsin Pro- an enjoyable evening as you In my pocket is the copper die, however. Organized and hosted by fessionals at the University of hear original works by people penny of my childhood, Wisconsin-Superior. who have day jobs, because Forum to talk county-based Schoenfeld is an AFSCME they, too, have bills to pay. once I reforged it Local 66 member employed by Local musician Jim Hall on the DM&IR purchasing, show “SiCKO” St. Louis Co. Social Services. will be part of the evening’s track south of Biwabik. The Citizens Fed - NE and its statewide group, the Greater entertainment, performing My father hung a lead pipe MN Health Care Coalition, will host two public events 50thOh, my God! songs relating to work. between two pines Wednesday Oct. 17, in the Labor Temple’s Wellstone Hall. Northern Lights Books & in the yard, the somersault The first event, from 3 to 5 pm, is a forum on how Minnesota Birthday Gifts, will be on hand to sell around the pole was counties can run state health care programs more efficiently and Party for the poets’ published works. "skin the cat." fairly than private HMOs, and possibly expand it to offer cover- The event is free and open I was good. age to others as well. Carlton, Lake, Cook, and Koochiching to the public. There is plenty counties are preparing to use this option, called county-based Mike I never crossed of parking space available a picket line, purchasing. St. Louis County has debated doing so, but as of yet around the Labor Temple. hasn’t made a decision. Nice guy, I never scabbed. Sundin know him. The second event is from 5 pm to 7 pm: A free showing of ~Gary Bussey Correctionable Worship was in Michael Moore’s “SiCKO” movie, which ran for only a few Saturday, Oct. 13 In the last issue of Labor the union hall. weeks in the Twin Ports. Popcorn and beverages will be avail- 7:00pm World a cutline on a picket If we got a raise able, and donations accepted. Or, what time you get here? photo at the A&L Develop- that was why. For more information, call the Citizens Federation’s office at Rendezvous Bar ment/Source Group/Dr. Rob- Payday was playing 727-0207 in Duluth. ert LaCosse, DDS project at a jukebox in the bar, East Meets West fundraiser IIBBEEWW 3311&224422 22nd and London Road stat- dancing with a pool stick. ed that Preferred Concrete Whisky was a life Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body-endorsed City Council RReettiirreeeess’’ was non-union. The company incumbents from opposite ends of Duluth will host an “East did sign an agreement with waiting for somebody Meets West” burgers and brat fundraiser. District 1 (East) LLuunncchheeoonn Laborers Local 1091 in July, to marry it. Councilor Laurie Johnson and District 5 (West) Councilor Russ but do not have one with I laid myself off, Stover will be at The Blue Crab (formerly the Midway Bar), Tues., Oct. 30 Cement Masons, Plasterers & packed my trunk, 1909 West Superior St., Thursday, October 25, 4:30 to 7:30 pm. 1:00 p.m. Shophands Local 633. The picked up where my immigrant Running a re-election campaign is serious business, so it picket was against Simco past left off. takes serious support. Come help candidates meet their costs to Golden Inn Electric which is not signato- I'll write when I find work. run a fair and solid campaign designed to continue the work for Members & Their ry with IBEW Local 242. a Better Duluth! We all do better when we join together! Guests Welcome! •Voted for Project Labor Agreements THANK YOU, TOO! •Voted against contracting out The Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body’s Picnic CLASSIFIEDS •Voted against hiring a non-union, Committee regrets forgetting to mention two very important Buy, sell, say it--4 lines, out-of-town contractor for the $5 in advance. (218) 728- contributors to the success of our 2007 Labor Day Picnic. water runoff project J Howard Waste J Musicians Union Local 18 4469, fax (218) 724-1413, [email protected]. •Voted for Labor Peace agreement 2002 Chev Impala, 3.4-V6, air, on city financed hotel and I.U.O.E. Local 70 cruise, tilt, AM/FM/CD, 64K mi. restaurant developments. Monthly Arrowhead Regional Meeting New tires, Clean 340-3224 "I am excited about the work Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, 5:00 P.M. Shack/cabin kitchen range, we have accomplished together. propane, no power needed, all Duluth Labor Center, Hall B I look forward to representing Dick Lally, Business Manager (651) 646-4566 burners & oven work, $50 340-3224 (Pykkonen Poika) the working people of this 8th Congressional District DFL For sale Airstream camper VOTEVOTE community once again!" 1968, 28 foot, new tires & water heater, nice, $5,500 (new LaurieLaurie JohnsonJohnson Appreciation Dinner now $47,000), 218-726-1560 Join Minnesota House Majority Leader Tony Sertich on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in honoring eight freshmen legislators from the 8th 1996 GMC Jimmy 100K, great Duluth City Council, District 1 shape, lots of new parts, had C.D. who averaged 96.5% in AFL-CIO voting! PROUD TO BE ENDORSED BY: Senators Tony Lourey, Rick Olseen, & Mary Olson planned on keeping it, $4500 (218) 724-1619 or 390-5321 Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body, AFSCME, Representatives Tom Anzelc, Alan Doty, Tim Faust, Fire Fighters Local 101, Building Trades, DFL, Jeremy Kalin, & John Ward Antique mahogany drop leaf UNITE HERE Local 99, Progressive Action Thursday, Nov. 1, Radisson Duluth dining table, 6 chairs, excel- Social 6:00 p.m., Dinner 7:00 p.m., Program to follow lent shape, $350 or best offer Meet Laurie, Th. Oct. 11, 6 pm, Wellstone Hall Call Mike Sundin for tickets, (218) 391-5911 (218) 724-1619 or 390-5321 Paid for by Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body COPE PAGE 2 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 The non-profit Labor World, ished before a new stadium Inc. is the official publication of was going to be built. How can the Duluth AFL-CIO Central that inspire us? The Wife told Labor Body. It is an educational, me years ago that I had to build advocacy newspaper for workers her something to live in before and unions. The views and opin- we could have a marriage. I ions submitted and expressed in Dark days are upon us with- did. Now we’re building the the Labor World do not neces- out end. Mushrooms are every- Twins something and they’re sarily reflect the views of the where, waiting to kill us, if we forcing a divorce. WUWT? paper, its Board of Directors, the don’t drown first in rain barrels And my two football teams Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor that were empty all summer. I have a combined two wins and Body, its affiliated unions, their heard the sun came out Sunday staff or officers. won’t win many more for the afternoon late but I slept whole year probably. We’re Statement of the Ownership, through it. A thunderstorm had Management, Circulation, etc., dead meat in Minnesota, rot- knocked out my lights again. ting flesh on a bait pile. required by the Acts of Congress “Man gets troubled in mind, of Aug. 24, 1912, and March 3, Afew thousand of you in 1933 of The Labor World, wants to sleep all the time” is Wisconsin get the Labor World “After you drop me off, go fix those tickets for me.” published bi-weekly at Duluth, an old Blues song, but my life and you’re probably grinning Minnesota, for Oct. 10, 2007. now. It’s going to be hard to ISSN #0023-6667 USPS #300-820 ear to year. Packers lost one come back from all this. finally but all that means to me STATE OF MINNESOTA I found myself watching NLRB: Minority rules County of St Louis is my Vikes are in last place Before me, a Notary Public in and for the other baseball teams while the by AFL-CIO President John Sweeney State and county aforesaid, personally alone with Coach Underduress Twins were still playing out the Clueless Childress. The Bush National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) appeared L. Sillanpa, who, having been duly string. That’s divorce court sworn according to law, deposes and says that Badgers lost to Illinois announced (last) week an outrageous decision that will further he is the Editor of the Labor World, and that material to a die-hard fan who Saturday but they’re always in strip employees of their free choice to join a union and bargain the following is, to the best of his knowledge has always gotten his water collectively. At a time when America isn’t working the way it and belief, a true statement of the ownership, the hunt after Alvarez brought management and circulation, etc. of the afore- from one well. I just couldn’t them to life again. Can that should for working people, the Bush labor board is pulling the said publication for the date shown in the take it anymore. Still can’t. happen in Minnesota? Doesn’t rug out from under our nation’s middle class through such deci- above caption required by the act of August When Terry Ryan left as the 24, 1912, as amended by the Act of March 3, seem possible, does it? Do you sions which amount to a sea change in our nation’s labor laws. 1933, embodied in Section 537, Postal Laws Twins General Manager I knew The latest ruling by the Bush board--decided on partisan and Regulations, printed on the reverse of the even know who Sandy the end was in sight. I had Stephans was? How long does lines--would effectively permit a minority of employees to form, to wit: watched too many games when 1. That the Publisher is The Labor World, Inc., our new Coach Brewster think negate the majority’s decision to have a union, even where the Duluth, Minnesota., The Managing Editor is we were needing one run late he can tease us with his opti- employer has agreed to recognize the union through majority Larry Sillanpa, Duluth, Minnesota. and our line-up was going to be sign-up or “card check” process, and is already engaged in bar- 2. That the owner is: if owned by a corpora- mism. HEY! You Had Your tion, its name and address must be dated and Punto, Rodriquez, Bartlett or Point Total DOUBELED By gaining with the union for a contract. The decision means that also immediately there under the names and some other pear that couldn’t The Hoosiers you Hoser! as few as 30 percent of the employees will be able to cause any addresses of stockholders owning or holding produce. Made me wish for one percent or more of total amount of stock. This is very depressing and such recognition to be set aside and force an NLRB election to If not owned by a corporation, the names and Castillo and his banjo. try to get rid of the union. addresses of the individual owners must be Gopher basketball will start Figured Ryan couldn’t take soon under new coach Tubby This shameful decision reverses decades of precedent around given. If owned by a firm, company, or other it anymore either because unincorporated concern, its name and address, Smith. He’s in trouble. Why voluntary recognition - - what previous Board decisions have as well as those of each individual must be Hunter wasn’t coming back, bother airing up the balls for called “a favored element of national labor policy.” The NLRB given. Santana was going to go, and has shown itself again to be little more than a political tool of Electrical Workers Local 31, Duluth. Midnight Madness? Carpenters Local 361, Duluth. the house was being demol- I wished I fished. I’d fall right-wing Republicans in their continuing assault on America’s General Laborers Local 1091, Duluth working families. Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body. asleep, fall in and drown. I’m Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 11, Duluth. ~NOTICE~ going down. The fact is the NLRB process is so severely broken that the UNITE HERE Local 99, Duluth. Next issues of Labor World Hockey is a refuge for some majority of workers in this country who successfully form a AFSCME Local 66, Duluth. union now do so through a voluntary recognition process. In UFCW Local 1116, Duluth. are Oct. 31; Nov. 14, 28; of you. Actually all of you, USW Local 1028, Duluth. Look at the construction in the allowing a small group of workers to undermine both the major- Painters & Allied Trades Local 106, Duluth. LABOR WORLD West End. You’re lucky. Can’t ity of workers’ and the employer’s wishes, the labor board is Duluth Teachers Local 692, Duluth. (ISSN#0023-6667) is published effectively making a mockery of the law’s allowance for volun- The Labor World is a non-profit capital stock semi-monthly except one issue in get into hockey. It’s like soccer, corporation. Ownership is limited to organiza- December (23 issues). or the dog track. Animals chas- tary recognition. Workers who attempt to join or form unions tions affiliated with the Duluth AFL-CIO through the NLRB election process are routinely subjected to Central Labor Body. The known office of publication is ing something they hardly ever 3. That the known bondholders mortgagees, Labor World, 2002 London Road, possess. Like fishing, I just harassment, intimidation and even fired, which is why momen- and other security holders owning or holding Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812. tum continues to build for the Employee Free Choice Act. one percent or more of total amount of bonds Periodicals postage is paid at don’t have the patience for them. I know some of you are In its decision, the Board fails to offer a valid explanation for mortgages, or other securities are: None. Duluth MN 55806. these drastic changes in labor law. The two dissenting members 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving POSTMASTER: already practicing ice fishing, the names of the owners, stockholders, and Send address changes to: sitting in a circle on a hard of the five-member board, Wilma Liebman and Dennis Walsh, security holders, if any, contain not only the say that this “sea change in labor law” will “cut voluntary recog- list of stockholders and security holders as Labor World, 2002 London Rd., floor. Congratulations. I just they appear upon the books of the company, Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812 can’t do it. nition off at the knees.” but also, in cases where the stockholder or The case stems from an agreement by Dana Corp. and security holder appears upon the books of the 6 7 Huey Lewis sang, “Gotta company as trustee or in any other fiduciary Find a new Drug?” Maybe Metaldyne Corp. with the United Autoworkers not to interfere in relation, the name of the person or corporation (218) 728-4469 workers’ efforts to form a union if a majority has signed union for whom such trustee is acting, is given; also FAX: (218) 724-1413 speed is the answer. A sled, Harley, dirt bike, ATV or some- authorization cards. After the union was recognized, employees that the said two paragraphs contain state- [email protected] in each unit filed a petition seeking a decertification election. ments embracing affiants full knowledge and www.laborworld.org thing else I can maim myself belief as to the circumstances and conditions ~ ESTABLISHED 1896 ~ with. I really hate noise though, The NLRB regional director dismissed the petitions based on the under which stockholders and security holders board’s “recognition-bar” doctrine that an employer’s voluntary who do not appear upon the books of the com- Owned by Unions affiliated with the and have grown tired of things pany as trustees, hold stock and securities in a Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body recognition of a union bars an election petition filed by a few Subscriptions: $22 Annually breaking down. Just look at capacity other than that of a bona fide owner; me. Could you handle this? employees or a rival union for a reasonable period of time to and this affiant has no reason to believe that Larry Sillanpa, Editor/Manager any other person, association, or corporation The Yankees losing helps a bit. permit collective bargaining to succeed. The Board’s ruling will Deborah Skoglund, Bookkeeper has any interest direct or indirect in the said Yeah, Notre Dame sucks. allow a minority of employees to file a decertification petition stock, bonds, or other securities than as so despite the express wishes of the majority and even if the parties stated by him. Board of Directors I’m working on bouncing 5. That the average number of copies of each President/Treas. Mikael Sundin, back. This was my first step in have succeeded in reaching a collective bargaining agreement. issue of the publication sold or distributed, Painters & Allied Trades 106; a 12 step program to not talk The Republican members of the Board have issued a number through the mails or otherwise, to paid sub- V.P. Paul Iversen, BMWED 1710; of decisions that negatively impact workers, including last year’s scribers during the twelve months preceding about politics, which I know the date shown above is 17,949. Sec. Marlys Wisch, CWA 7214; ruling to strip nurses and other workers with occasional supervi- Tom Selinski, IBEW 242; nothing about either, horn- LARRY SILLANPA, Editor-Manager swoggled scalawag that I am. sory duties of their union rights - - and they are expected to issue Sworn to and subscribed before me this Laurie Johnson, AFSCME Co. 5; a host of negative decisions in the coming days. 1st day of October, 2007. Lynette Swanberg, MN Nurses; Thanks for listening. JAMES P. SWANSON Mike Kuitu, Operating Engineers Sure, pour me another. No, It’s time for the politicization at the NLRB to stop. The Board Notary Public, St. Louis County, MN. must return to its original intent of protecting workers’ basic My Commission expires Jan. 31, 2010 49; Al LaFrenier, UNITE HERE! the red, dry, something that L.W. October 10, 2007 Shane Sweeney, BCTWGM 167G may excite my taste buds. freedoms rather than infringing upon them. LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 PAGE 3 Voting Info: Pre-register until Oct. 16 or at the polls with proper I.D. If a student or resident http://www.ci.duluth.mn.us/ at your correct polling site with idents, an employee at the *College students may use wants to pre-register to vote in city/clerk/voting/vrcard.pdf identification including: facility (even if they aren’t reg- one of the following: the Nov. 6 Duluth Municipal If you have voted within the *A valid Minnesota driver’s istered to vote in that precinct) --A student photo I.D., if the and School Board General last 4 years and not moved you license, learner’s permit or can vouch that the person lives educational institution has cer- Election, registration cards are already registered. Minnesota I.D. card (or receipt in the district IF the facility tified a list of students to the must be received in the City Voters who mailed in regis- for any of these) that contains provided the county with a list county auditor. Clerk’s Office, 330 City Hall, tration cards after the 2002 the voter’s current address. of employees 20 days before --A current student fee state- by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 16. election will be required to *A tribal I.D. card that con- the election (Oct. 18). ment that contains the student's Registration cards are avail- show photo identification. tains the name, current address *A bill for electric, gas, valid address in the precinct able at the Clerk’s Office, Fire If you do not register by (must be in the precinct where water, solid waste, sewer, tele- with a photo I.D. card. Halls, and all library branches. Oct. 16, you can still register registering), signature and pic- phone or cable television serv- You CAN vote if you are: They can be downloaded at on election day in Minnesota ture of the tribal member. ice with a due date within 30 *A U.S. citizen for 3 months *A “Notice of Late Regis- days of election day that con- prior to election day. Dear AFSCME Local 3801 Supporters: tration” postcard. tains the voter’s name and cur- *18 years of age on or *A prior valid registration at rent address AND one of the before election day. The striking members of Local 3801 would like to another address in the same following that contains the *A Minnesota resident for express our heartfelt thanks for your support of precinct. voter’s name and photograph: at least 20 days prior to election the U of M workers during the strike and beyond. *A registered voter of that --Minnesota driver’s license day. Those of us who joined the lines appreciated your precinct who will sign an oath or Minnesota I.D. card. You CANNOT vote if you vouching the person registering --Tribal I.D. card. are: allegiance and patience while we were “standing up is a resident of that precinct. --U.S. passport. *A convicted felon without for our standard of living” and pursuing a fair Registered voters may vouch --U.S. military I.D. card. your civil rights. wage increase. Although we had hoped for a better for up to 15 people (this limit --Identification card of a *Under guardianship of the contract, this strike was a resounding success. None does not apply to employees of post-secondary educational person. of our efforts were in vain. Despite an unacceptable residential facilities). institution in Minnesota. *Legally incompetent. settlement, we are stronger, more organized, and *For residential facility res- already paving the way for successful negotiations Dear AFSCME Local 3801 Membership, in the future. Your support helped get us there. “A hero is just someone who does the Your donations of food, funding, letter-writing, and right thing at the right time.” -Unknown good wishes have kept our spirits strong and our Amazing! hearts hopeful. Students, staff, faculty, community “They” tried to push you down – but you held on members, churches, our families and fellow laborers tight and took a stance. from other unions demonstrated a great show of “They” tried to humiliate you – but you held your support. Without you, the strike would have been head up high. more difficult and less successful. From loaves of “They” tried to break you – but you had the banana bread to honks and waves, to articulate courage to empower yourself. pleas written to University administration, your “They” tried to separate you from your colleagues love and support saw us through. – but you stood together in unity. We can’t thank you enough! You are the heroes of this struggle. In the days to come, we will build on our strength, Thank you for your presence and hard work. You even as we recover from this trying time. To the worked with pride to make this strike a success. many that went without our services during the Because of your solidarity and dedication, we chose strike - as we all resume our normal routines; as a group to go back to work in unity, together, please feel our gratitude for your sacrifices and despite an unacceptable settlement. We can all hold our heads high, and know that we acted bravely and support. Anita Petersen in a twisted We are glad to be back at our jobs. “busman’s holiday” painted responsibly. her union’s (Painter’s 106) We’ve experienced a roller coaster of emotions In loving solidarity, office as a Swanson Young- together: disappointment, fear, rage, anger, despair, The Striking Members of AFSCME Local 3801 dale employee. Nice work- confusion, exhaustion. 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You are our inspiration. 4911 Matterhorn Drive,Duluth COMMERCIAL~~Store Front Design/Fabrication 823 Belknap, Superior Thank you. ~Besam Entrance Doors ~Automated Door Systems 722-7400 F394-5588 In loving solidarity, Serving the area for over 60 years! 1-888-899-6369 Your Executive Board, AFSCME Local 3801, UMD PAGE 4 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2007 UAW/GM strike ends quick, all not happy (PAI)--The votes of 74,000 tion of cost-of-living increases, froze wages, cordoned of a 2- United Auto Workers at 80 and a 2-tier wage system where tier zone for new hires, and General Motors plants on a new hires would earn just over gave GM a 30% discount on new 4-year contract are expect- half of what present workers retirees’ health care--$35 bil- ed to be counted today. The get for the same jobs. lion for a $50 billion debt. pact was reached Sept. 26 end- It would also transfer GM’s Which leads us to the $15 bil- ing a two day strike. UAW health care plan from the com- lion question: Who will make President Ron Gettelfinger rec- pany to the union, along with up the difference?,” Shotwell ommended ratification of the $35 billion in cash and assets to said. He quoted a Wall Street pact with the ailing automaker, be used for investments whose analyst as saying company which could set a pattern for its proceeds would be used to pay managers “captured a much pacts with Ford and Chrysler, benefits for retirees. broader set of concessions than where stalled talks may lead to In return, GM promised to we previously anticipated.” a strike today. invest more money in plants in Shotwell said “GM workers UAW declined to release the U.S., not overseas, and to know they will not know” con- details, but news reports and promote job security for UAW tract details until after they union dissidents said it includ- members. Thousands have approve the pact. “The rush to ed a $3,000-per-member sign- taken buyouts in the last year. ratify is a sure sign the The Duluth Building Trades Council, Congressman Jim ing bonus, a freeze in base “We’re proud of this tenta- Concession Caucus”--his nick- Oberstar, and retired Judge Gerald Heaney held a huge wages all four years--but with tive agreement,” Gettelfinger name for the UAW leaders-- fundraiser for Don Ness at the Pickwick Saturday. The bonuses every year--elimina- said after the union’s board and “doesn’t want members to room was packed with many union members, labor- its national bargaining commit- examine the contract too close- endorsed candidates, and DFL activists. Ness has received INTERSTATE tee, elected at GM plants ly or debate it among them- the Trades and DFL endorsements for mayor. nationwide, unanimously back- selves before they cast a vote.” SPUR ed it. But union dissidents were He questioned whether GM Corporate board health care not happy. would actually put up the “Gettelfinger dropped it assets it promised for the health members a conflict of interest into reverse, popped the clutch, plan transfer to what is called a In a Oct. 4 report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange and drove over the cliff,” said UAW Voluntary Employee Commission, the AFL-CIO expressed concerns about wide- Gregg Shotwell on their site, Beneficiary Association . spread conflicts of interest by directors from the healthcare www.thefutureoftheunion.com Former UAW VPs and industry on the boards of as many as 21 of the largest U.S. com- “Seventy years of progress board members Paul Schrade, panies. The AFL-CIO said in many cases equity holdings of 2700 W. Michigan St. ended in a solidarity-shattering Warren Davis and Jerry Tucker directors in pharmaceutical and health insurance companies far GAS - DIESEL 2-tier crash. In 1970 the UAW also urged a no vote. They said exceeds their ownership of the companies where they serve as won a 67-day strike at GM. “if things don’t go according to directors. They may also have violated their fiduciary duties to GROCERIES The struggle paid off: 30-and- ‘plan’, it will be our own union shareholders by barring the purchase of generic drugs instead of You’ll really like out and uncapped COLA. In telling retirees to drain their life name brands, and blocking companies whose boards they sit on 2007 after a 2-day strike savings to pay for medical from supporting federal legislation that could have saved share- our car wash! Gettelfinger capped COLA, care.” holders billions of dollars. The conflicts of healthcare industry directors may also have resulted in corporations taking public policy positions contrary to their best long-term interests. 733-0100 For a copy of the report visit http://investment.aflcio.org. 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This 54th Ave. E., 7:00 PM. the Duluth AFL-CIO Central forum will include mayoral In District 1 the Duluth Labor Body has not made any candidates Don Ness and AFL-CIO Central Labor Body endorsements in the mayor’s Charlie Bell as well as candi- has endorsed Laurie Johnson. race or Duluth School Board dates for Duluth School Board. Jeff Anderson and Tony Cuneo contests. Delegates may con- They include Deb Anderson have Labor’s endorsement in sider doing so at their meeting and Tim Grover in District 3, the at-large race. Thursday, Oct. 11. The Duluth Judy Seliga-Punyko and Harry Other LWV-Duluth candi- Building & Construction Welty in District 2, and Gary date forums will be held: Trades Council has endorsed Glass and Bevan Schraw for Weds., Oct. 17: Mayoral Don Ness for mayor. School Board At-Large. and At-Large City Council In the weeks before the The Progressive Action Races at the City Council Tuesday, Nov. 6 election forum will be carried live by Chambers, 6:30-8:00 PM. This Progress Action and the KUMD-FM radio (103.3 FM) forum will address the environ- League of Women Voters- as well as broadcast by PACT- ment and Lake Superior. Duluth will conduct numerous TV (Channel 7, Cable broad- Tues., Oct. 23: Mayoral candidate forums that will give cast schedule to be announced). Race, WDIO (Channel 10) live voters an opportunity to gauge The forum is free, and the broadcast 10:30-11:00 PM candidates. They include: public is invited. For more focusing on Duluth’s livability: Progressive Action information visit www.prog- neighborhoods, community On Friday, October 12, the action.org. and public safety. League of Women Voters Mayor Herb Bergson proclaimed Oct. 5 “Retired Carpen- grassroots political group Thurs., Oct. 25: School ter’s Day” in Duluth during Local 361’s retirees annual Progressive Action will host a The League of Women Board Candidate Forum at the meeting. Accepting the proclamation was President/Field forum for Duluth mayoral and Voters Duluth and the Secondary Technical School, Rep. Steve Risacher. Bergson thanked those in attendance school board candidates. “Off Lakeside/Lester Park Central High School Campus, for all they’ve done for him and the cities of Duluth and and Running to November, Community Club will co- 6:30-8:30 PM. Superior. He said in four years as Duluth’s mayor $800 mil- Part 2” will be held in City sponsor a candidate forum for Mon., Oct. 29: Mayoral lion in construction permits were issued, the most ever. Council Chambers, Third candidates running for District Race, WDIO TV (Channel 10) Floor, Duluth City Hall from 1 and At-Large seats on the live broadcast at 6:30-7:00 PM 4:30 to 6 p.m. Duluth City Council Tuesday, focusing on finances, attrac- PART 1 of the forum series Oct. 16, at the Lakeside/Lester tions, and working together. featured the candidates for Park Community Club, 106 N.

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My utilities were to mind for too many is of the of my sick leave to continue paid and my family fed through poor, the under-educated, and getting a full check to support programs at the Salvation the downtrodden. Those my family. Army; my youngest son got in images came to my mind 20 I lay in my hospital bed the YMCA Mentor Duluth years ago until I found myself hour after hour thinking--no Program and was at the Valley At its Sept. 24 meeting in Duluth the Minnesota IBEW in desperate need of assistance. income, middle of winter, Youth Center in the afternoon; State Council presented Sen. Yvonne Prettner Solon (DFL- I had been recently divorced house payment and high utility Community Services helped Duluth) with a plaque for her “outstanding commitment and was raising five children bills due, no food – worrying purchase my books so I could and service.” Bill Heaney, IBEW Legislative Director, left, on my own. I was struggling to about what I’m going to do? return to college the following and Scott Weappa, Business Manager of IBEW Local 294, keep my head above water Then an angel walked into fall to finish my degree. made the award. She said the renewable energy bill wasn’t between paychecks, but we my hospital room in the form I only needed this help for a going to go anywhere without Labor’s support, and it was were making it. Then the of Jackie Docauer, director of brief time, but it was critical for the IBEW that stepped up and helped it become law. unthinkable happened—I United Way of Greater my family. I knew I could trust found myself hospitalized with Duluth’s AFL-CIO Commun- United Way and it was like NAFTA’s lessons conference a very serious illness. 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Other war under General Patton as he of the power of this unassum- they were, later became a cru- Duluth AFL-CIO Central unions used his services and has done during the fighting. ing man in shaping this coun- sade to make sure the Labor Body president, has contract language to establish As American troops were try. Behind the scenes he was a University of Minnesota, and become a great friend of their funds. For his work going home, Captain Gerald power in politics with his his beloved Duluth campus, Heaney’s and spoke at the Sundstrom said Heaney has the Heaney was asked to stay friends Humphrey, Freeman, were able to live up to their luncheon. He related that as a only lifetime membership in behind to help rewrite German Eugene McCarthy, Mondale, mission of serving everyone. labor attorney in Duluth the Duluth AFL-CIO Central labor laws after they had been and all the other major players. That has been his primary pur- Heaney wrote the first contract Labor Body ever awarded. He destroyed by Adolph Hitler. It is still that way today. suit since retiring from the for the Duluth Federation of has also received a lifetime Hard work was something Oberstar related at the bench in August 2006. Teachers that allowed female membership from the Interna- Gerald Heaney learned grow- luncheon upon retaking the Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the teachers to receive equal pay tional Brotherhood of ing up the son of a butcher in podium following a speaker, first woman elected to the U.S. with their male counterparts. Electrical Workers. Goodhue, Minnesota. He “Mondale just leaned over and Senate from Minnesota, said Upon his release from the Gerald Heaney’s service to would never have disappointed told me, ‘We just did what Judge Heaney has always been Army in 1945, Heaney married his country began when he his father by doing anything Heaney told us to do.”’ a fierce advocate for women to Eleanor Schmitt. He took the enlisted in the U.S. Army the less he once said. Even after have equal opportunities in all advice of his friend Hubert day after Pearl Harbor. He led attaining Senior Status on the aspects of American life. Humphrey who said Duluth the first group of U.S. troops, 8th U.S. Circuit Court of “The first vote I made was needed an AFL lawyer so he the Second Ranger Battalion, Appeals, Judge Heaney contin- on how to name courthouses,” came here. He had earned a law ashore at Normandy as a 2nd ued to work for 17 years, even she told the gathering. “The degree at the University of Lieutenant, after his Captain though he could have received first bill I sponsored was to Minnesota prior to enlisting. and Lieutenant were shot his pay without working. He name the Duluth courthouse His first client was IBEW before exiting their landing served the bench for 40 years. for Gerald Heaney, and the Local 31. Sundstrom said craft. He fought in some of the In spite of all the accolades You enter the Labor Temple’s first law I passed was to name Heaney probably created the worst battles of World War II bestowed upon him on his spe- version of a tribute to Gerald it after Gerald Heaney.” first self-funded health and and stayed on to serve after the cial day in Duluth, it was the Heaney through this door. George Sundstrom, a welfare plan in the entire state. retired Sheet Metal Workers He also created the IBEW pen-

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