SSM-Newsletter-2019-Reduced.Pdf
The Millwright Serving Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas | September 2019 Partnerships lead the way in new and emerging industries Emerging Market Feature, page 8 | SSMRC Member Spotlight, page 15 Eastern Region, page 16 | Central Region, page 24 | Western Region, page 32 SSM newsletter 2019 finalish.indd 1 8/6/19 11:57 PM Labor Day Reflection “The 'father' of Labor Day and of May Day, as well as the founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Peter J. McGuire was one of the most remarkable figures in the history of the American labor movement. McGuire probably did more than anyone else to convince skeptical, locally minded union activists around the country that a national labor federation was not only necessary but also possible. Without his tireless enthusiasm and practical example, the creation of the AFL and its survival through its early years are practically inconceivable.” – American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Key People in Labor History “We are responsible for preserving the success of our founding father’s tireless efforts. As the stewards of his legacy, enthusiasm, and conviction of our trade, we celebrate the ‘father’ of Labor Day, Peter J. McGuire.” –SSMRC 2 SouthernStatesMillwrights.org SSM newsletter 2019 finalish.indd 2 8/6/19 11:57 PM UBC MILLWRIGHTS’ STANDARDS OF BEING THE BEST UBC Millwrights understand the relationship between signatory Employers and end-user Customers involves a delicate balance. The behavior exhibited by a few, or in some instances, the actions of simply one individual, can threaten whether an Employer is afforded consideration for future work assignments which inevitably, as a result, affects the livelihoods of fellow Millwrights.
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