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Unions in Time of Trump: What’S Ahead? by Zachary Dowdy Special to the Communicator FEATURES As I See It / George Tedeschi ....... 2 Outlook / James Hoffa ............. 2 Managing Editor’s Note / Fred Bruning .. 3 Point of View / Jim Hightower ...... 6 Bottom Line / Jerry Morgan ........ 7 Volume 35 Number 1 The Newspaper of the Graphic Communications Conference / IBT ❘ www.gciu.org ❘ Jan.-Feb.-Mar. 2017 Guest Spot / Bruce Lambert ........ 7 ILPF LaborArts Labor officers urge exhibit advocate enrollment: celebrates Tom Mackell ‘All hands social spoke for the on deck’ safety net ‘little guy’ PAGE 4 PAGE 5 PAGE 14 TOP STORY Unions in time of Trump: What’s Ahead? By Zachary Dowdy Special to the Communicator donald trump’s victory in november is likely to have a ripple effect across the GCC/IBT president George Tedeschi also said he hoped for the best. “Donald Trump ranks of organized labor for years to come, experts and veteran GCC/IBT leaders said. is our president and we are obligated to do all we can to achieve a productive, harmoni- While many leaders said a Republican “populist” with no governing experience ous relationship.” will endanger hard-won union benefits, others hold out hope that Trump’s policies – A number of GCC/IBT leaders – including those in “rust belt” battleground states specifically, his stances on trade and immigration – can bring jobs back to American that had been expected to provide Democrat Hillary Clinton an easy victory – say the workers. Trump surge among blue collar workers will impact labor and politics well beyond his No single view has emerged from labor leaders. Some regard him with alarm. presidency. Others are wary but hopeful. Teamsters general president James Hoffa said in a “We have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst,” said Steve Nobles, president statement that the IBT was ready to “work with President-elect Trump on numerous of the 600-member Local 2289-M in Detroit. issues essential to the nation’s workers in an effort to improve the lives of millions Election results made clear that many union members and working Americans who continue to struggle to make ends meet.” continues on PAGE 8 Jim Hightower asks if President Donald Trump Teamster Election Winners will bring change or In fall balloting, IBT voters returned General President James Hoffa and General Secretary- ‘blow things up?’ Treasurer Ken Hall to office. GCC/IBT President George Tedeschi earned a new term as an at-large international union vice-president. ‘I am honored and grateful,’ Tedeschi said. PAGE 9 Viewpoints, PAGE 6 Printed in the USA IBT PHOTO AS I SEE IT GEORGE TEDESCHI GCC/IBT PRESIDENT Give Trump a Chance Graphic But Never Back Down WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? In November, voters spoke. The result wasn’t what I expected and ComThem Newspaperunicat o r the outcome did not represent my choice for president. of the Graphic But what once seemed impossible happened with the certainty of Communications a thunderclap: Donald Trump won and Republicans held the House Conference / IBT and Senate. That’s some trifecta. executive board and GCC/IBT general board endorsed Clinton – and Volume 35 Number 1 Hillary Clinton drew more popular vote leaders warned that the Manhattan real estate tycoon would eagerly support but lost by a wide margin in the adopt hardline Republican policies on labor. Jan.-Feb.-March. 2017 Electoral College race. Conventional wis- None of that mattered. What counted more is that Trump seemed (USPS 410-750) dom, opinion polls and political commen- to be standing up for the little guy against distant and powerful forces tary assuring a Democratic victory were – that, billionaire or not, he was one of them. dead wrong. Absolutely amazing. I can understand the feeling. Sometimes the deck seems stacked Post-election analysis focused on the against regular people. But expecting Trump and his Republican part- Official organ of the Trump coalition. ners to deliver for union members – that’s a huge gamble. Graphic Communications Who would vote for this guy – for a Yes, it looks like Trump will push a needed infrastructure bill and Conference/International Brotherhood of Teamsters candidate who insulted almost everyone, that Republican lawmakers – the very same bunch that blocked Barack claimed the country was in a tailspin, lied Obama’s every attempt to launch a similar initiative – will get aboard. 25 Louisiana Ave. NW more than he told the truth and even threatened to lock up his oppo- That’s good. Washington, D.C. 20001 nent after the election? Trump a friend of unionized labor? 202-508-6660 The answer: millions of Americans determined to shake up the Let’s give him a chance. status quo and send a message, loud and clear, to Washington poli- Trump vowed to create good jobs, bring back manufacturing and e-mail: [email protected] cymakers. revive an industrial sector battered by globalization. It’s a tall order. Internet: www.gciu.org But now as the Trump administration prepares to begin work, we But a promise is a promise. GEORGE TEDESCHI have to ask ourselves exactly what sort of change people want and, If he comes through – rebuilding the nation’s bridges and tunnels, Editor particularly, what the new president, and his Republican House and or making sure that Americans have some decent form of health care Senate mean to the labor movement? protection – give Trump credit. FRED BRUNING As many reports indicated, Trump’s support in the so-called rust Meanwhile, take nothing for granted. Managing Editor belt states he won – Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin – If Trump bows to extreme anti-union forces on the far Republican included significant numbers of union members. right, if he ignores calls for worker safety, hikes in the minimum wage AFFILIATIONS These men and women discounted warnings about Trump’s and a strong NLRB, tell him this isn’t the kind of “change” you bar- Change to Win Coalition sketchy relations with labor groups, his habit of stiffing contractors gained for. Canadian Labour Congress working on his projects, support for a national right-to-work law and Shaking up the system is one thing. Trampling on the rights of Member of International embrace of a radical, anti-union plank in the GOP platform. American workers and stiffing the middle class is another. We won’t Labor Communications Association Major labor organizations shunned Trump – the Teamsters general let Trump or anyone else get away with that – not for a minute. n of Labour Media OUTLOOK JAMES HOFFA IBT GENERAL PRESIDENT PRINTED IN U.S.A. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATOR (ISSN 0746-3626) is published quarterly in January-February-March, April-May-June, July- Invest in Our Future and Rebuild America August-September, October- November-December for a AFTER NOVEMBER’S ELECTION To adequately maintain our transportation systems, the total of four issues a year for results, there may be a lot of issues off Congressional Budget Office says an additional $13 billion a $12 per year in the United the table. But one that remains a strong year needs to be invested by federal, state and local govern- States and Canada and possibility is a badly-needed increase in ments. $15 for all other countries by the Graphic Communications infrastructure investment. However, surface transportation investment actually has Conference/International President Trump has repeatedly called declined at all levels of government between 2002 and 2012, Brotherhood of Teamsters, 25 for more to be done to improve roads, when adjusted for inflation. Meanwhile, the American Society of Louisiana Ave. NW rails and airports. And the Teamsters Civil Engineers estimates that $3.6 trillion should be spent on all Washington, D.C. 20001. agree. Back in September 2015, the union infrastructure by 2020 to get the U.S. back on track. Periodical postage paid at Washington, D.C. and released its “Let’s Get America Working” There was a time when building infrastructure and improving additional mailing offices. plan that called for greater spending to job training and education weren’t partisan issues – they were improve the nation’s transportation, American values, something we all could support. There needs POSTMASTER: energy and water systems. Now it’s time to make it happen. to be a return to that way of thinking. This country’s future Send address changes to the So why infrastructure? depends on it. GRAPHIC COMMUNICATOR, 25 Louisiana Ave. NW Because infrastructure jobs, unlike those in other sectors, Rebuilding, repairing and reinvestment doesn’t just need to Washington, D.C. 20001. can’t be outsourced. They improve living standards for all be about transportation, energy and water projects – it can be Americans, including the men and women who help to repair about rebuilding and repairing the trust between government Publications Mail Agreement and maintain roads, bridges, ports, airports and mass transit and workers by reinvesting in the people that have and can con- No. 41461512. CANADA POST: systems, along with those who earn a living transporting goods tinue to make this country great. Better pay will lead to more Return undeliverables to and the vast majority of Americans who use our transportation spending and improve our quality of life. That way we all win. P.O. Box 2601, 6915 Dixie Rd, networks every day. Now is the time to build, repair and maintain America! n Mississauga, ON L4T 0A9. 2 Graphic Communicator EDITOR’S NOTE FRED BRUNING MANAGING EDITOR Taking Stock of an Astounding 2016 Election Upset EARLY ON THE MORNING OF NOV. 9 – JUST A FEW HOURS AFTER POLLS closed around the country – Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate who only a day before was presumed an easy winner, conceded in a telephone call to her Republican opponent, Donald J.
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