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AUGUST, 2016 • VOLUME 6, ISSUE 8, PAGE 1 MICHAEL H. BOLTON, DIRECTOR DISTRICT 2 CONTACT INFORMATION A Message from Michael Bolton Independent added, ―There are times when I USW District 2 Office disagree with Hillary Clinton (Clinton was a U.S. 1244A Midway Road The 2016 Democratic Menasha, WI 54952 Senator from New York). But, let me tell you, (920) 722-7630 Convention got off to a rocky whatever our disagreements may be, I have come Northern WI & MI Sub-District Office start last month following 1244A Midway Road here to tell you, we must put them aside for the Menasha, WI 54952 the release of thousands (920) 722-7630 good of our country.‖ Southern WI Sub-District Office of emails stolen from 1126 South 70th Street the Democratic National Bloomberg continued his speech advising the Suite N509A West Allis, WI 53214 Committee’s computers by audience that, ―As an Independent, an (414) 475-4560 Russian hackers. The emails entrepreneur, and a former mayor, I believe we Northern MI Sub-District Office 503 North Euclid Avenue were embarrassing, but also need a president who is a problem solver, not a Suite #10 - Euclid Plaza Bay City, MI 48706 indicated that some higher ups in the party were bomb thrower. We need someone who can bring (989) 667-0660 actively involved in an effort to discredit the members of Congress together to get things done. Southern MI Sub-District Office 20600 Eureka Road, Suite 300 presidential campaign of Senator Bernie Sanders. And I know Hillary Clinton can do that because I Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 285-0367 Because the committee is supposed to remain saw it firsthand.‖ neutral, Sanders’ supporters were understandably USW District 2 The former Mayor wrapped up his remarks by Council Steering Committee upset by the information divulged by the emails. saying that Hillary Clinton is the responsible choice The District 2 Council By-Laws established a However, as the Convention moved forward, District 2 Council Steering Committee comprised of for President and encouraged all Americans to visit a rank and file structure. It was set up to assist in delegates appeared to be putting the debacle the following: their city or county clerk’s office to register to vote Development of agenda for Council Conference. behind them and coming together in their resolve to ● Planning of the District Council Conference Educational and then be sure to vote on November 8. Conferences. keep a Democrat in the White House. ● District 2 strategic planning. ● Determining and assessing educational needs within the During the Convention a lot of Steelworkers got District. Probably the most disappointed people in Generating and leading activism and other purposes their first chance to meet the candidate Clinton consistent with the mission and directives of District 2 Philadelphia were Senator Bernie Sanders’ and the USW. selected to serve as Vice President, U.S. Senator The elected members of the Steering Committee supporters. The Vermont Senator ran an excellent are listed below by manufacturing sector. If you Tim Kaine. The 58 year old native of St. Paul, MN, need to contact a Steering Committee Member, campaign. However, he fell short of the number of please do so by using the email provided below. is the oldest of three sons born to Mary and Albert delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination Name LU# Sector Email Address Kaine, Jr. He comes from a working class Steel and for President. But Bernie wasn’t wasting time Hawley Warren 1299 [email protected] Related household where mom worked as a home feeling sorry for himself, and he told his supporters Dennis DeMeyer Jr. 2-15 Paper [email protected] economics teacher while dad owned and ran a they shouldn’t be doing that either. He urged Kevin Bishop 1533 Amalgamated [email protected] successful Union welding shop. Automotive 2-232 [email protected] Jesse Edwards Related delegates, ―If you don’t think this election is Chemical & 12075 [email protected] The Kaines moved to Kansas City where Tim Kent Holsing Energy Related important, if you think that you can sit this one out, Mary Jane Holland 9184 Health Care [email protected] take a moment to think about the Supreme Court completed his primary education. After serving a John Mendyk 12934 Public [email protected] Justices Donald Trump will nominate and what that stint as a lay Jesuit Missionary in Honduras, Kaine Dave Page 1327 At Large [email protected] would mean to civil liberties, equal rights and the returned home and met his future wife, Anne At Large future of our country.‖ Holton. The pair moved to her hometown of Jim Whitt 2-145 Allied Industrial [email protected] Richmond, VA, where they received law degrees But Sanders wasn’t the only one warning of the from Harvard. Spurred on by his father-in-law, risks of a Trump presidency. Former New York City is published by the Linwood Holton, a former Republican Governor of Mayor, Michael Bloomberg, a registered United Steelworkers District 2 Virginia, Tim ran for Richmond City Council and AFL-CIO·CLC Independent, cautioned listeners, ―Through his won. He later went on to win elections as mayor, MICHAEL H. BOLTON, Director career, Trump has left behind a well documented 1244A Midway Rd., Menasha, WI 54952 Virginia Governor and as a U.S. Senator from the (920) 722-7630 record of bankruptcies, thousands of lawsuits, angry same state. The Senator is one of only 30 Contributors to this issue include: shareholders, contractors who feel cheated and Lori Gutekunst; Jay McMurran; Tammy Duncan; individuals in U.S. history to serve terms as a Carol Landry, USW Int’l Vice President; Hillary Clinton; customers who feel ripped off. Now Trump says he Cindy Czappa; USW Media Department; Mike Browne, Mayor, Governor and U.S. Senator. As mayor and History Channel; One Wisconsin Institute; New York Times wants to run the nation like he’s running his William J. Broad, David E. Sangeraug, governor, he racked an impressive record of Articles and photos are welcome business. God help us.‖ and should be sent to: accomplishments. Art Kroll, Editor, District 2 News 20600 Eureka Road, Suite 300, Taylor, MI 48180 He went on to say that as a big city mayor he During his acceptance speech at the Convention, [email protected] • 734-285-0367 has had disagreements with both political parties, SEPTEMBER 2, 2016, is the deadline for Kaine stated, ―If you want to know the character of submissions for the next issue. which probably accounts for his status as a former somebody in public office, look to see if they have a Democrat and Republican. The now registered — Continued on Page 2 — AUGUST, 2016 • VOLUME 6, ISSUE 8, PAGE 2 Did you know? A Message from Director Bolton — continued passion that began long before they were in office and that they have consistently held it throughout their careers.‖ He went on to say, ―Folks, Hillary Clinton has a passion for kids and families. She has battled to put kids and family first since she was a teenager.‖ He added that the former First Lady continued that fight as a lawyer for the Children’s Defense Fund and in the White House where she led the successful effort to provide health insurance coverage for over 8 million low income children. He closed his remarks by saying that Hillary still has that passion today and, if elected President will put it to work for you and your family. Confirming that Clinton-Kaine would be kids and families first was a program Vice President Joe Biden talked about during his address to the convention. Joe, a close friend of the United Steelworkers Union, briefly discussed the ―New College Compact‖, which was developed jointly by Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. If passed, it would save parents and students thousands of dollars. The program would make community college free to all students and allow students to attend a four year public college debt free. That would include a tax credit of up to $2,500 per student and would be paid for by closing certain tax loopholes available to the wealthy. Joe Biden is probably one of the most effective public speakers in Washington, DC. I know I would not want to speak after him. But the next speaker gave the Vice President a run for his money. That speaker was, of course, President Barack Obama. The President, who despite being her political opponent just eight years earlier, left little doubt who he was supporting this November. The President said, ―You know there is nothing that truly prepares you for the demands of the Oval office. Until you’ve sat at that desk, you don’t know what it’s like to manage a global crisis, or send young people to war. But Hillary has been in the room; she’s been part of those decisions. She knows what’s at stake in the decisions our government makes for working families, senior citizens, small business owners, soldiers and the veterans. Even in the middle of a crisis, she listens to people, keeps her cool and treats everyone with respect. And no matter how daunting the odds, no matter how much people try to knock her down, she never, ever quits.‖ Obama went on to say, ―That’s the Hillary I know. That is the Hillary I have come to admire. And that’s why I can say with confidence there has never been a man or woman more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as President of the United States of America.‖ I have to say that I share the President’s confidence in Secretary Clinton.