(ISSN 0023-6667) Fiscal cliff actions seek to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, not the rich Christmas “carols” were the American people want to made should go to the new sung in front of Rep. Sean protect the middle class and Congress that will convene. Duffy’s offices in Superior want continued growth in the State Representative-elect Dec. 14, a 30-hour vigil was economy. Erik Simonson said the Nov. 6 held at Rep. Chip Cravaack’s “The tax cuts for the top two elections sent a strong voter office in the Duluth Civic percent shold expire,” Ness message to fix problems with Center at the end of November, said. He said some of the tough bi-partisanship before they get An Injury to One is an Injury to All! and candles were lit in the fiscal decisions that have to be See Fiscal cliff...page 6 WEDNESDAY VOL. 119 Minnesota Power Plaza on DECEMBER 19, 2012 NO. 12 Human Rights Day Dec. 10 as labor and community activists campaigned to protect Social HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays && Security, Medicare, and Medicaid from a lame duck AA GreatGreat 20132013 Congress. And there was much more nationwide. The aim of the many protests locally, which started AFT’s Weingarten: Schools the day after the Nov. 6 elec- tion, was to send a clear signal have to be safe sanctuaries to lawmakers that any solution By Mike Hall, AFL-CIO News Blog to the supposed “fiscal cliff” WASHINGTON - After Friday’s massacre of 20 school chil- that the nation’s finances face dren and six adults in Newtown, Conn., American Federation of on Jan. 1 must not hurt pro- Teachers President Randi Weingarten said, “Schools have to be grams and must raise taxes on safe sanctuaries…[there] has to be a conversation and action the rich. about both mental health as well as gun laws.” In the Twin Ports Mayor On NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Weingarten said, “We can actu- Don Ness joined the 30 hour ally do things in schools, we can actually have more guidance vigil group for a Saturday counselors, we can have more social workers, psychologists, all morning press conference. UFCW 1189’s Tom Cvar gets a light for his candle from of whom have been cut because of the [budget] cuts. We can do “The choices are clear,” NEALC field organizer Zach Sias as a vigil began on wraparound services. We can do more of these things…to de- Ness said. “We are at a Human Rights Day Dec. 10. The action was part of the con- stigmatize mental illness and to have more access as well as a precipice.” He said leaders in tinuing effort to get the lame duck Congress from cutting whole package of sensible gun laws. Washington DC need to know programs for the needy in order to protect their rich friends. AFT, along with Connecticut AFT and others, is providing grief counselors and coordinating other support services for Michigan becomes 24th right to work state school personnel, students and victims’ families. On AFT’s web- By Mark Gruenberg Snyder promptly signed them. the people decide!” Right-to- site, there is a teachers’ resource page on dealing with incidents PAI Staff Writer Workers jammed the state work’s approval was a fore- of school violence, including a section on talking to children capitol here, packed the gal- gone conclusion, but Hoffa about the Newtown shootings. Also AFT’s online community for LANSING, Mich. (PAI)— Brushing aside massive leries, and took over the lawn, promised that unionists would educators, Share My Lesson, provides advice on “Helping responding with horns, chants circulate petitions to get a vote Children Cope with Traumatic Events.” protests by Michigan workers and unionists and a denuncia- of “Kill the bill!” and promises repealing it onto the next elec- The six adults killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School were to get even at the polls. tion’s ballot in 2014 – when teachers Rachel Davino, 29; Anne Marie Murphy, 52; Lauren tion from President Obama, the GOP-run Michigan legislature “Listen to the people!” Snyder will be up, too. Rousseau, 30; and Victoria Soto, 27; and principal Dawn Teamsters President James The lame-duck session of Hochsprung, 47; and school psychologist Mary Sherlach, 56. steamrolled through a pair of so-called “right to work” laws Hoffa shouted at the packed See Schools...page 7 on Dec. 11. GOP Gov. Rick outdoor rally on Dec. 11. “Let See Michigan...page 15 Teamster 346 solidarity turns Virginia Dollar General store to 100% union It wasn’t looking good for Local 633 business agent Mike were picketing the site but the ty, but Ken put an end to that As the driver was leaving the unions late this fall at a new Syversrud. “Come to find out non-union, Kentucky contrac- right now,” said Syversrud. site he spoke to the picketers. Dollar General store construc- local construction companies tor kept driving in and worked “Plus he offered up his show- “They’re a non-union com- tion project in Virginia. Only had been called and asked if to get the job out of the ground. room as a place to warm up for pany, but the owner, J.J. Day, the electrical contract had gone they were union. If they said The project is right next our picketers along with coffee had his driver go back in, load to a union company. they were, their bid wasn’t door to the Ken Waschke auto and popcorn.” the empty dumpster and he “We started talking to DLM even considered. We started dealership, where an addition Ground work continued on left,” said Syversrud. “That Contracting out of Kentucky picketing as soon as the dirt was being built 100% union. the site frustrating the pickets. made that day for us. Thank right away but it didn’t do any started moving on the job.” “DLM tried to have trucks One day an Ely-based you, Mr. Day.” good,” said Cement Masons Many Iron Range Building deliver their materials by driv- GMen company truck showed When DLM was about to & Construction Trades unions ing through Waschke’s proper- up and dropped off a dumpster. See Pickets...page 22

These are some of the Iron Range Building & Construction Trades members who helped turn around a Dollar General store project in Virginia: Eli Hoover Ironworkers 512, Dean Martin & Gary Nelson Carpenters 606, Gearld Johnson Laborers 1097, John Grahek Plumbers & Fitters 563, Rick Cannata Laborers 1097, Chuck Kaufman Operators 49, and Darrell Godbout Ironworkers 512 (Photo by James Hall, Cement Masons 633, who picketed every day.) MitchNZak Fundraiser is Friday, Jan. 11 Co-workers, friends, and Crew members. An east bound 2920 West Michigan Street. fellow Teamsters Local 346 vehicle hit their vehicle on Beginning at 3:00 p.m. members are sponsoring a Highway 210 near Cromwell there will be food, a cash bar, fundraiser to help support the and the two men died at the raffles, and a silent auction. families of Mitchell Lingren scene. Auction donations are being and Zachary Gamache. Lingren is survived by his accepted at Carlton County Gamache, 25, of Esko, and wife and two children. Transportation, 1630 County Lingren, 29, of Duluth former- Gamache is survived by his Road 61, which is just off the ly of Cloquet, were on their girlfriend and her sons. Hwy 210 and I-35 intersection. way to a work assignment Oct. The fundraiser is Friday, Contact Barb at 218-384-9152 1 as Carlton County Survey Jan. 11 at Clyde Ironworks, for information. At 5:00 p.m. live music will feature Virgil Caine, Don’t I.U.O.E. Local 70 Panic, and more. Monthly Arrowhead Regional Meeting Tickets for the fundraiser are $20 at the door or in Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, 5:00 P.M. advance at facebook.com/ Duluth Labor Center, Hall B MitchNZakMemorial Fundraiser. Dave Monsour, Business Manager, (651) 646-4566 A separate $5 raffle, with proceeds going to the same fund, has a quilt and a IBEW 31 & 242 Retirees’ butchered hog as prizes. Those tickets are available through a A huge new apartment building on the corner of 4th St. & Annual Christmas Party number of outlets including 2nd Ave. W. is being built by Lumber Inc. of Avon, MN with Sorry, it was Tuesday, Dec. 18 Lynette Swanberg, 726-4775, virtually all out of area, non-union contractors. Ironworkers and Dana Marciniak in the 512’s Norm Voorhees and Painters 106’s Craig Olson staffed at the Sunset Bar & Grill, but Painters Local 106 office, a cold picket there Dec. 4. Voorhees is president of the Room 106, Duluth Labor Northern Wisconsin Trades Council, Olson is president of The Best of the Season to All! Temple, 2002 London Road the Duluth Trades Council. (218-724-6466). Jeff Anderson debt fundraiser Dec. 27 Alan Netland, Dan O’Neill, level of the Duluth Radisson. never stopped working for Season’s Greetings Craig Olson, and many other Any contribution large or small Democratic candidates right labor leaders are among the is appreciated. through the general election. To Our Sisters and Brothers in Labor sponsors of a “Holiday Anderson is a former If you cannot attend please Reception & Debt-Relief Duluth City Councilor, who consider sending a check to Fundraiser for Jeff Anderson.” left that position and his full Jeff Anderson for Minnesota, The Superior The event is Thursday, Dec. time job, to run for the 8th P.O. Box 323, Duluth, MN 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bowery Congressional District seat. He 55801. Contributions can also Federation Brothers on the Superior Street lost in the primary election but be made to the Minnesota DFL, ATTN: Jeff Anderson Debt-Relief. Call 218-590- of Labor Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 10 5970 for more info. Janice Terry, President, 715-394-2896 Retirees’ Luncheon We meet the first Wednesday of each month (except Peace for July), at 6:30 p.m., at the Superior Public Library Weds., Jan. 2, 1:00 p.m. Green Mill, Canal Park Our Planet, Prosperity for All People

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PAGE 2 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Here are 36 reasons why we can thank unions Cut military, not Social Security Editor: work force are many. What are Civil Rights Act/Title VII Editor: “The democracy will cease the GOP reasons for right-to- 8-Hour Work Day The election is over but our responsibilities as citizens did not to exist when you take away work? Fairness? They don’t 40 Hour Work Week end. We still must be informed and active to keep our elected from those who are willing to even know what that means! Is Overtime Pay officials working for us. You can be sure the corporate lobbyists work and give to those who it they just don’t understand? Child Labor Laws are active! would not.” Thomas Jefferson Or will they never understand Occupational Safety & The debate over the “fiscal cliff” and the federal budget is an (1743-1826) the logic behind American Health Act example. If we do not forcefully speak out to protect our Social I read those words and I Union Workers and all they Workers' Compensation Security and Medicare the “compromise” will compromise our conclude in today’s world, and stand for and have fought for? Unemployment Insurance future. Michigan most recently, a great Michigan’s senate, house Defined Benefit Pensions The idea that we’re on the edge of an economic Armageddon injustice to America’s union and governor are all Repub- Health Insurance simply isn’t true. The “fiscal cliff” is a manufactured “crisis”. workforce has occurred. It lican controlled. Is that party Collective Bargaining Congress created this phony deadline and they can end it. came from elected officials single handedly trying to Wrongful termination laws The conservative position that “entitlements” (Social who have sworn to uphold the destroy America with some Age Discrimination in Security and Medicare) must be cut is also bogus. Social rights of all. They have taken vendetta? Wisconsin has a Employment Act of 1967 Security DID NOT cause the federal budget deficit. The deficit away the sacredness of “The tyrant at the helm, and now it’s Whistleblower Protection was caused by: 1) two unfunded wars, 2) the 2008 Bush reces- Great American Union Work- happened to another great Employee Polygraph sion, 3) the Bush tax cuts for the upper 2%, 4) and exploding force” with a stroke of their union stronghold. This will Protect Act health care costs. Benefit cuts to Social Security, Medicare and pen. Little by little, state by come back to haunt us tenfold. Veteran's Employment and Medicaid will not solve these problems. It will only hurt people state, union strongholds are Those who think they will gain Training Services and further depress the economy by decreasing overall spending. falling at the hands of these riches from these treasonous Bargained Pay Raises We all must tell our elected officials that any fiscal agreement self-righteous “do-gooders.” acts to the workforce will only Sexual Harassment Laws must meet these two criteria: I’m not saying the non-union lose out to a foreign power Americans with Disabilities 1. The Bush tax cuts for the top 2% must expire, as scheduled, workforce is so much inferior when enough has finally been Act on December 31. to the union labor force, but pushed aside for the sake of Holiday Pay 2. There can be no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or “You get what you pay for, their greed. As for those who Employer Dental, Life, and Medicaid benefits. whether it is goods or services! voted GOP you are getting Vision Insurance Call, email, or write your representatives today. It is easy and Why are you willing to settle more than you bargained for, Privacy Rights only takes a few minutes. We can’t match the money of the cor- for second best?” you poor bastards! Pregnancy/Parental Leave porate lobbyists but we can, and must, overpower them with The reasons for a union Here is list I came upon Military Leave numbers. from various sources of 36 rea- The Right to Strike sons why unions have made a Public Education Philip Anderson, Maple, WI, AFT-WI Retiree Chapter ~NOTICE~ difference, not only to the Equal Pay Acts of 1963 & What a MI Christmas gift! union workers but for everyday 2011 Issues for 2013 are: Editor: Jan 9, 23; Feb. 6, 20; Americans who could not bar- Laws against sweatshops gain as a group! This is for So will these conservatives What happened in Michigan December 12, 2012 is an exam- Mar 6, 20; Apr 3, 24; those who did not and/or could ple of a group of legislators wanting to bust unions and nothing May 8, 22; June 5, 26; (who, by definition, are in not stand tall and be heard by favor of preserving the status more. The so called right to work legislation was accomplished July 10, 24; Aug 7, 28; the powers they were afraid of. with no representation of the people that voted for a change in Sep 11, 25; Oct 9, 30; quo and traditional values and Keep this list handy folks, customs, and against abrupt that state’s government. To allow this kind of decision making is Nov. 13, 26; Dec. 18 for the list will be all that change) give up all 36 of these a terrible excuse for democracy. LABOR WORLD remains in a few years if union-fought-for-rights? Will It is a shame that a bunch of politicians have to make a lame (ISSN#0023-6667) is published Republicans continually take they stand by their rhetoric that duck, life changing, and self serving law such as this at a time semi-monthly except one issue in as they wish from us: unions are thugs and refuse to when Michigan and the United States of America are on the road December (23 issues). 36 Reasons why you take benefits from these to recovery. The known office of publication is I hope my feelings reach those who are responsible for this Labor World, 2002 London Road, should thank a Union “thugs” or will they hypocriti- cally carry on the criticism that gutless action. You are cowards and are not deserving of the Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812. Weekends positions that the voters originally put you in. Shame on you. I Periodicals postage is paid at All breaks at work unions are ruining this country Duluth MN 55806. while enjoying their weekends invite anyone to debate me on how a 17.5% union movement in Paid Vacation Michigan is so damn frightening. POSTMASTER: Family Medical Leave Act and paid vacations? Send address changes to: Unions have set the bar for over a hundred years to create Labor World, 2002 London Rd., Sick Leave R. James (Jim) Syria good paying jobs with benefits, including health care and a pen- Room 110, Duluth, MN 55812 Social Security AFSCME Local 695 sion, allowing a worker to retire with dignity. Minimum Wage 6 7 How about the five day work week, overtime pay for over- (218) 728-4469 time work, prevailing wage, safety in the workplace, and child FAX: (218) 724-1413 Faith being used for politics labor laws to name a few benefits for workers from unions. [email protected] Editor: What a wonderful Christmas gift you have provided everyone www.laborworld.org in today’s selfish attempt to make things “better” in your state. ~ ESTABLISHED 1896 ~ A recent letter writer to Labor World took offense at editorial Make sure to thank God for the wisdom he has bestowed upon Owned by Unions affiliated with the criticism of political involvement by the religious right in the you this holiday season but then tell your family you blew it Duluth AFL-CIO Central Labor Body election. I would wish to point out that the right wing has cho- Subscriptions: $22 Annually because you have no so called Christmas decorations. sen to politicize Christianity in this country, going so far as to God Bless us all and God Bless America. Larry Sillanpa, Editor/Manager proclaim their beliefs as the only true Christianity. Just as the Deborah Skoglund, Bookkeeper right is able to use citizens feelings of patriotism against them to Dan Olson, Business Manager, Laborers Local 1091 Board of Directors involve our country in unjust but profitable wars, they have used Pres./Treas. Mikael Sundin, people’s faith to gain political power by manipulation. What Right to Work Really Means: Painters & Allied Trades 106; In my own family, I had an aunt who was a life long V.P. Paul Iversen, BMWED Christian. As I was growing up and into adulthood, I admired • Average worker makes $1,540 less per year 1710; Sec. Jayme McKenna, her qualities of compassion, forgiveness and justice. Then came AFSCME 66; Al LaFrenier, Reagan, Robertson. Rush and Rupert. Her feelings of justice for • Median household income $6,437 less Workers’ United Midwest Bd; the poor turned to blaming the less fortunate for their own mis- Mike Kuitu, Operating • 28% more people lack health insurance Engineers 49; Dan O’Neill, ery. I can visualize this type of regressive transformation occur- Plumbers & Steamfitters 11; ring in other families. One must be vigilant when it comes to the Steve Risacher, Carpenters power of media, with unlimited monetary resources coupled • Average poverty rate is 18% higher 361; Dan Leslie, IBEW 31; with very limited ethics. Stacy Spexet, USW 9460 Will Stenberg, Duluth • Rate of workplace death is 36% higher LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 3 Clusiau Grand Rapids workers vote in UAW On Nov. 29 Service Tech- The other Grand Rapids UAW 349 about 60 union nicians at Clusiau’s Chrysler unionized dealer is Rapids members at eight Iron Range Jeep GMC dealership in Grand GM. dealerships. They represent Rapids, MN voted by a margin UAW has sent a letter to only service techs in the shops. of 10 to 2 to certify the United Clusiau seeking information The unionized dealers Auto Workers as their collec- for collective bargaining but besides the, hopefully, two in tive bargaining agent. has not heard back from the Grand Rapids are: “They got a cut in wages dealership yet. Negotiations are Northwoods Ford, Ranger and so they gave us a call,” said expected to start after the holi- Chevrolet, and Hibbing Tim Thompson, President of days. Chrysler in Hibbing; UAW 349. “It’s a nice win for Clusiau’s service techs will Iron Trail Motors and Ken us and gives us two union deal- become members of UAW Waschke in Virginia; and, erships in Grand Rapids. Local 349 when their first con- Lundgren’s Ford in Eveleth. Hopefully the Ford dealership tract is signed. When the con- You can access the Clusiau is next.” tract is ratified it will give dealership at tomclusiaus.com If you’ve had good fortune this year, even though it may have come through your own hard work, remember those, especially during these holidays, who have hard times knocking at their doors. Have a Peaceful Holiday and Healthy 2013

Santa was wearing a “Union Santa” button Saturday at the Community Services Program’s Santa Sack party in the Labor Temple. His elves are Brenda Klatt of MAPE and Jim Gleb of UFCW 1189. Along with your donations to the pro- Twin Ports • Iron Range gram, they brightened the holidays for many families. A Over 98 years of service • 1916 - 2013 special thanks to UFCW 1189 members like Gleb who trav- eled from the Metro area in General Contractors, Engineers, and Equipment Rental Specialists iffy weather to brighten Christmas up here. During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible.And in this spirit ThisThis holiday holiday season, season, we we encourage encourage we say, simply but sincerely everyoneeveryone to shop to shop smart smart and and avoid avoid Wal Walmart!-mart! +x InIn Wal-Mart’s Wal-Mart's America, America, workers workers are paidare paidpoverty poverty level wageslevel wageseven if theyeven work when full they time. work full-t Xx InIn our our America, America, workers workers are are paid paid a livinga living wage wage with with proper proper health health and and retirement retirement benefits. benefit Thank You and +x InIn Wal-Mart’s Wal-Mart's America, America, suppliers suppliers are forcedare forced to make to maketheir goods their goodscheaper cheaper even if it evenmeans if it mean Best Wishes for pingshipping U.S. jobsU.S. overseas.jobs overseas. Xx InIn our our America, America, we we value value U.S. U.S. jobs jobs and and companies companies that thatbuy buyand andsell “Madesell "Made in America.” in America." the Holiday Season Northern Division Office Southern Division Office and a Happy 2002 London Road, Suite 211 266 Hardman Ave N Duluth, MN 55812 South Saint Paul, MN 55075 New Year! 1-218-728-5174 1-651-451-6240 1-800-942-3546 1-866-832-9789 Roofers & Waterproofers

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PAUL, Minn. — The Tonja Orr, assistant com- organizations assisting with Minnesota Housing Finance missioner for housing policy at flood recovery more time to Agency recently reported that the MN Housing Finance reach out to the community and as of last week only 234 house- Agency says there may be 100 let folks know that plenty of holds of the 2,000 homes sig- to 200 people still eligible for assistance is still available.” Liaison Program News nificantly damaged by the June assistance. The new deadline to apply flood in Northeast Minnesota “The problem is that people for assistance is January 4, from Lynette Swanberg, Director received state or federal finan- aren’t asking for help. Others 2013. Duluth residents should AFL-CIO Community Services and United Way Partnership cial assistance. The original may believe they can’t afford contact One Roof Community deadline to apply for state to take on a loan or simply did- Housing at (218) 727- 5372 Giving Thanks & Happy Holidays! assistance through the Quick n’t know that help is avail- ext. 200 for more information Start loan program was able,” said Senator Reinert. on eligibility and directions on At this time of year when we remember to give thanks for our December 17, 2012. “I’m hopeful this deadline how to apply. health, family and loved ones, and the fact that we have food, Senator Roger Reinert extension will give community shelter and clothing, we also realize that not everyone is so for- (DFL-Duluth) says, “The dead- tunate. For times of difficulty, we have the Community Services line extension for assistance is Program that assists when possible to meet basic human needs as vital for folks to know, espe- well as identifying and referring resources that will be helpful. cially now in the winter In talking with other Community Service Directors/Liaisons, months. Homeowners that WOW! I know that not all Labor communities are as fortunate as we are. were affected by flood damage, There are Community Service Programs struggling to provide are still living in their homes, Simply Lower needed member services because of a lack of funds. Others are and are in need of repairs, stressed in getting union members and companies to work should know there’s still time Loan Rates! together for the common good. When sharing with others about to apply for assistance.” the generous contributions to our program by many of our local The flood recovery bill Visit Us Today! unions, I realize how fortunate we are and how grateful I am to passed by the Legislature last be working with union brothers and sisters who are generous in August dedicated $12.2 million HERMANTOWNFCU.ORG assisting the program financially. And personally I am grateful to Minnesota Housing’s Quick for the help you’ve given me and the staff at the United Way in Start loan program. These my first several months here. You’ve help to create successes. loans are no interest loan of up Our committee has directed your dollars conscientiously as to $30,000 per household for this program has helped union members obtain food, glasses, homeowners. The principal is utilities, rent assistance, flood relief through the NEALC emer- repaid only if the borrower 4477 LaVaque Road • 2516 London Road gency fund, facilitated Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets sells the house or no longer for at least 50 families, facilitated the adoption of 19 children for uses it as a primary residence And now also at 25 Belknap in Superior Christmas, donated boxes of clothes, winter jackets, snow pants, within the 10 year loan period. Serving St. Louis, Carlton, & Douglas counties boots, hats, baby clothes, and has coordinated the donation of In addition, there is $10 million Please contact a Financial funds for food and gifts for the locked out American Crystal in flood hazard mitigation Sugar workers this holiday season. That’s a sampling of what funding for unique situations in Services Representative this program has done since May when I came on board. which residents’ homes were for details at 2187297733 Outside of the CS program, union members have volunteered condemned or destroyed. hundreds of hours to skilled labor projects, soup kitchens, food drives, the Labor Day picnic, and countless other volunteer opportunities. As I continue to say, one of my goals is to bring to the forefront the volunteer and skilled services that our union families bring to this community as a whole. I thank you for the opportunity to be of service to our mem- MESOTHELIOMA and LUNG CANCER bers in need and to be working cooperatively with the United Way, our union offices, staff and members to grow this program Why choose Cascino Vaughan to handle your with the creative energy that we bring together. Asbestos Claim? The lawyers on our letterhead have over 75 years of combined asbestos experience.

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 5 tions – and pressure in coming of federal budget cuts – called a Fiscal cliff looms, actions mount...from page 1 days – will have is unclear. “sequester” -- and tax changes worse. life,” Netland said. 882,000 Minnesotans get Other than congressional lead- planned for Jan. 1 and follow- “Fix the problems, stop the City Councilor Sharla Social Security, 761,000 get ers and Democratic President ing days could throw the econ- arguing, stop the bickering,” Gardner agreed saying she is Medicare, 879,000 get Barack Obama, nobody knows omy right back into recession Simonson said Dec. 1. tired of hearing that Social Medicaid. what the solution will be to the again. On Human Rights Day, Security and Medicare are “Those programs add $26 “fiscal cliff,” or if there will be Obama, in a speech on Dec. Dec. 10, North East Area Labor “entitlements.” billion a year to our state’s one at all. Rank-and-file law- 10 in Detroit, told union work- Council president Alan Netland “Those are earned benefits, economy,” Robinson said. makers are just as much in the ers that the tax hikes include an led a candle light vigil at the and there should not be a two “The same people who are call- dark as their constituents, but increase in payroll taxes that Minnesota Power plaza on tier system for the young,” ing for cuts to those programs the lawmakers must vote on a could cost the average family Lake Avenue and Superior St. Gardner said. were quiet for ten years on the final package, if there is one. $2,200 a year. When he asked “The same people who Many of the plans for deficit as they gave tax cuts to If there is not, economists of if his listeners could afford that, don’t believe in anyone’s right reforming the programs put the rich, and engaged in wars. all stripes say, the combination he got a loud “No!” to health care, or right to retire young workers at risk. They wanted at these programs refuse to understand that we’ve Buddy Robinson of the all along, but Social Security paid into those benefits all our Citizen’s Federation said doesn’t add one dime to the deficit – it funds itself.” The Best of the Season and Robinson said any problems with Medicare could be solved New Year to All Our Friends! Happy Holidays by taking insurance and drug from the Members of company “wasted profits” out of the programs. International Association of Brothers and Sisters! The vigils even occurred at unexpected, deep-red areas, Heat & Frost Insulators and such as Asheville, N.C. There, the Western North Carolina Allied Workers Central Labor Council and Local 49 MoveOn mobilized about 30 people for a vigil in front of the Duluth, MN office of Sen. Richard Burr, R- Chartered in 1937 N.C. “Nothing happens to Social We're the Insulators! Security, Medicare, and Medi- caid benefits on Jan. 1, unless Republicans force painful cuts to beneficiaries in exchange for Your Good Will is the foundation tax increases on the wealthy, which are going to happen any- of our success. Accept our way if Congress does nothing. So there's literally no reason “Thank You” this Holiday Season benefit cuts should be part of the discussion right now. as we wish you Happiness and United Steelworkers Instead, we should be talking about jobs,” MoveOn member Health in the coming New Year. Local 11-63 Randy Bernard explained. What impact the demonstra- HUNEGS, LENEAVE & KVA S Attorneys at Law Representing Railway Labor and their families for injuries on and off the job for over a half century!

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 7 H a p p y H o l i d a y s Metsa, Simonson, Sundin get assignments Jason Metsa, Erik Simon- Labor, Workplace and Regula- Services Finance Committee. son, and Mike Sundin, three ted Industries Committee. Rep. Mary Murphy is Chair new DFL members of the Min- Painters & Allied Trades of the State Government nesota House of Represen- Local 106’s Mike Sundin, has Finance and Veterans Affairs tatives from Labor’s ranks been named as Vice Chair of Committee. have received their committee that 15-member committee, Rep. David Dill will Chair assignments for the 2013-2014 which is quite an honor for a the Environment and Natural biennium. They will share first term legislator. Resources Policy Committee. membership on some commit- “I’m honored that House Rep. Carly Melin is Vice tees. The 2013 session begins Speaker-elect Paul Thissen has Chair of the Judiciary Finance United Steelworkers District #11 Jan. 8. placed that faith in my ability and Policy Committee. Their DFL Party will be in to expedite our work in the leg- Rep. Tom Anzelc will be 2929 University Avenue SE, Suite #150 the majority in the House and islature,” said Sundin. Vice Chair of the Ways and Minneapolis, MN 55414 Senate as well as in all consti- Few northern Minnesota Means Committee. tutional offices in the legislators were picked as lead- Sundin will also serve on Minnesota. This could be fun ers of the 29 committees. the Commerce and Consumer for the freshmen. Rep. Tom Huntley is Chair Protection Finance and Policy, LACOURSE All three will be on the of the Health and Human Transportation Policy, and Transportation Finance com- mittees. The Best of the Season to All! Metsa, a field coordinator for the North East Area Labor Thanks to the hard work of Council, will be on the many volunteers, and the Transportation Finance com- ENVALL mittee with Sundin, along with voters of District 7B, I am very assignments to the Housing Finance and Policy, and Jobs Our Success Is No Accident! grateful this holiday season, and Economic Development and excited about the Finance and Policy commit- tees. + Serious Personal Injury opportunity to serve our great Firefighters Local 101 pres- state and city in St. Paul. ident Erik Simonson is on the * Workers’ Compensation Transportation Policy commit- Thank you, you’ve made my holiday! tee with Sundin, and the Public % Social Security Disability Safety Finance and Policy, and Erik Simonson Taxes committees. www.lacourseandenvall.com MN House of Representatives-Elect Video says tax 800-535-1665 • 218-727-5384 Duluth District 7B the rich Free Consultation • No Recovery, No Fee Fred Glass of the California Labor & DFL Endorsed! Federation of Teachers wrote and directed a short animated cartoon “with the spectacular assistance of Mike Konopacki, When You Plant a Tree, Consider Its Future labor cartoonist extraordinaire, and Ed Asner, who lent his vocal talents to Tax the rich: An animated fairy tale.” he size and location of trees can have a direct In California the wealthiest Timpact on your family’s safety and the reliability of will now pay modestly higher ’ income taxes, raising $6 billion your electric service. It s important to avoid planting a year for the state. trees that will grow into power lines. “Now my union, the We’d like to send you a handy 16-page booklet that California Federation of Teachers, is trying to help provides guidance for homeowners, businesses and President Obama fulfill his other landowners on selection and placement of trees. campaign promise to allow the To receive a free copy of The Right Tree brochure, Bush tax cuts on the rich to call toll-free 1-800-228-4966. Or, visit our Web site: expire, which would return income tax rates on the top 2% www.mnpower.com/treebook. to what they were under President Clinton, and bring in Brian Asmus nearly a trillion dollars to the Minnesota Power System Forester federal budget over the next ten years,” Glass writes. Here's how you can help. ® 1) (Go to www.cft.org) and Gopher State One Call watch Tax the rich: An animat-

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 9 Congress OKs Russia trade pact bill with human rights conditions (PAI)—Among the uproar pushed for it and promised to mer foes emphasized the Human rights leaders have status and joins the World over “fiscal cliff” talks, Con- sign it. U.S. exports to Russia human rights conditions placed been brutally assaulted and Trade Organization (WTO), it gress overwhelmingly approv- now total $11 billion yearly, on Russia. The Russian gov- union communications cen- will be a repeat of our devastat- ed legislation implementing yet and congressional advocates of ernment of President Vladimir sored. In addition, journalists, ing experience with China. two more trade pacts, with the pacts predict that figure Putin has been cracking down lawyers and human rights Since China joined the WTO, Russia and with Moldova. It would double in five years. on opponents. The Machinists activists have been jailed with- our trade deficit with China has attached some human rights They were silent about the were the most notable union out due process and even ballooned to nearly $300 bil- conditions to the Russia pact. pacts’ impact on jobs. foes of Russia PNTR. killed,” IAM President Thomas lion. For American workers The 365-43 House vote and Nobody openly opposed the “Russia’s labor code fails to Buffenbarger wrote lawmakers this has meant the loss of 1.9 92-4 Senate vote sent the legis- trade pacts with two more low- secure fundamental labor rights during July hearings. million manufacturing jobs and lation to President Obama, who wage countries, but several for- and its application is worse: “If Russia receives PNTR stagnant wages.” Franken leading the way in trying to sway Trans Pacific trade pact By Michael Moore, Editor Al Franken of Minnesota led a Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine The senators want Obama other senators, including Amy St. Paul Union Advocate bipartisan appeal to President in authoring a letter to Obama to ensure the new agreement is Klobuchar, signed on. They WASHINGTON - As nego- Obama, urging his administra- on the Trans-Pacific Partner- “crafted to maximize good job voice specific concerns about tiations on the latest U.S.- tion to craft a deal that protects ship, a proposed free-trade creation and market expansion including enforceable protec- backed free-trade agreement American jobs and workers’ agreement currently encom- while minimizing the incen- tions for labor rights in TPP – a resumed in Australia, U.S. Sen. rights worldwide. passing 11 countries and reach- tives for further off-shoring of provision that has been lacking Franken joined Republican ing all corners of the Pacific. middle class jobs.” Twenty-two in previous free-trade agree- ments entered into by the U.S. “A country that denies these rights to workers is providing a hidden subsidy that keeps wages artificially lower than they otherwise would be if workers were free to organize and bargain – a subsidy that makes U.S.-based producers less cost-competitive,” the let- ter says. “The free exercise of fundamental labor rights is key Happy Holidays! to improving the standards of living and expanding export markets while labor suppres- sion merely ensures that mid- dle classes – and export mar- kets – will be smaller than they otherwise would be.” Congress has been mostly shut out of TPP negotiations, now in their 15th round. As a result, letters like Franken’s are as close as federal lawmakers can come to influencing the talks before the TPP lands in Congress for a ratification vote. Josh Wise, director of the Wishing you Minnesota Fair Trade 2012~ Coalition, which is closely Happy Holidays monitoring TPP negotiations, It's a equated the senators’ letter to & a Great 2013! the committee hearing that takes place before a bill reach- Wrap! es the Senate floor. He praised Minnesota’s senators for taking a “strong stand for the rights of workers in Minnesota and around the globe.” Countries currently engaged in TPP talks with the U.S. are Minnesota LECET would like to thank the following Twin Australia, Peru, Vietnam, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Ports Construction Liaison Committee contractors who have www.mnlecet.org and Singapore, Vietnam and participated in the LECET Safety Driven Program in 2012. Brunei. Find us on Facebook Although members of CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU! Congress – and the media – Four Star ConstructionNJamarNJ.R. Jensen Construction have been shut out of negotia- tions, a handful of multination- Johnson-WilsonNKraus-AndersonNLakehead Constructors al corporations like Cargill Oscar J. BoldtNNorthland ConstructorsNVeit have been included in the talks – a big reason why it is critical Proudly supporting Union Construction for lawmakers like Franken and Klobuchar to speak out, in the Twin Ports Region Wise added.

PAGE 10 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Laborers 1091 food drive nets 766# locally Minnesota Laborers Unions been 500 pounds. Rapids, Hibbing, Virginia and successfully completed a “We are very pleased to Rochester. statewide food drive last week gather 766 pounds from the The Laborers Food Drive collecting a total of 2,910 Duluth Labor Temple which concluded on December 10 meals that have been distrib- included the Laborers Union with collections at all five uted to food shelf locations and other Trade Union affili- Laborers Local Union halls; throughout the state. ates, who all helped with this Local 132 (St. Paul), 405 Laborers Local 1091 just worthy cause,” said Dan Olson, (Rochester) , 563 completed their first Holiday Drive Committee member and (Minneapolis), 1091 (Duluth) Food Drive and it was a huge Laborers Local 1091 Business & 1097 (Virginia). The Locals success for needy families in Manager. “It is really about took in non–perishable food this area. Donations brought to supporting our communities items, cash contributions from a table outside the Laborers and helping other people when members and made donations 1091’s union offices in the they are in need.” from the Locals which equated Duluth Labor Temple totalled He said the 766 pounds to the total number of meals Brian Ronstrom, Lynette Swanberg, Charlie Young, and 766 pounds. Their goal had translates to over 925 meals. generated for the drive. Dan Olson carry off donations made to the Laborers Local “We want to thank the “Emergency Foodshelf 1091’s first holiday food drive. They collected 766 pounds of United Way and CHUM for Network and all of the food food for area food shelves. (Nancy Carlson photo) their partnership of giving and shelf agencies that we support caring,” said Olson. “Merry are extremely thankful to the Christmas and Happy New Minnesota Laborers Union for Hunger breaking records here Year to all!” their compassion and outstand- Duluth’s Damiano Soup Kitchen served 11,992 meals in Statewide recipients of the ing commitment to Minnesota September, breaking the previous high count, 11,593, from food included the Emergency hunger relief,” said Rae July. June was also over 11,000 meals. Prior to this year, only Foodshelf Network in the Twin Blaylark, Food & Cash Drive one month had ever been over 11,000 – 11,549 in June 2011. Cities, and other food shelves Coordinator for the Emergency ~www.damianocenter.org in Bemidji, Duluth, Grand Foodshelf Network. During the first three quarters of 2012 Duluth’s CHUM saw an increase of 31% in food costs compared to 2011. It has ...and the good cheer carried seen an increase of 11% in individuals served over previous on throughout the next year. years. ~http://www.chumduluth.org Let us continue our Election o Celebration into the Joyous o Christmas Season & the New Year! Union Retirees, Frank & Jo-Ann Sramek

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Locations: • Bloomington, MN • Duluth, MN LaborersLaborers LocalLocal 10911091 • Des Moines, IA • Kansas City, MO • Las Vegas, NV • Louisville, KY Duluth, Minnesota / Superior, Wisconsin • Omaha, NE and Surrounding Counties www.wilson-mcshane.com LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 11 Locked out American Crystal Sugar workers reject contract a fourth time Union workers locked out federal sugar program in jeop- the fiscal year that ended 2010. ACS had its line of cred- all who have continued to sup- by American Crystal Sugar ardy, and hurt countless fami- August 31, 2011. The amount it extended by $60 million. port our stand for justice and voted Dec. 1 to reject manage- lies in the Red River Valley,” received by growers per ton of In October, the AFL-CIO dignity and who have helped ment’s contract offer for the said BCTGM Local 167G beets fell more than $14 to called for a nationwide con- our families survive these hard fourth time. 55% of the Bakery, President John Riskey. “It’s $58.67. In contrast, farmers at sumer boycott of ACS prod- times,” Riskey said. Confectionery, Tobacco Work- time for shareholders to Minn-Dak Farmers Cooper- ucts. It includes ACS products American Crystal Sugar has ers and Grain Millers' members reclaim their company and ative are projected to receive packaged under different processing plants in East Grand rejected the latest offer, identi- send management back to the $74.05 per ton in 2012. names such as Target stores Forks, Crookston, and cal to a previous one. table for real give-and-take Western Sugar expects $82.70 Market Pantry brand sold in Moorhead, Minn.; Hillsboro “By now it should be clear negotiations.” per ton, and Michigan Sugar Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Drayton, N.D.; and pack- that [CEO] Dave Berg and Since ACS locked out 1,300 expects $87.74 per ton. and North Dakota. Buy aging and transportation sites Crystal Sugar’s management workers on Aug. 1, 2011: • Production is down. Michigan Sugar if you want in Chaska, Minn. and Mason team has no interest in ending a • Profits have fallen. Net Warehouses are full of unsal- beet sugar, or buy cane sugar, City, Iowa. Workers at these fiscally irresponsible lockout proceeds fell more than 30% in able remelt, the union said. such as C&H. facilities are represented by that has been disastrous to fiscal 2012 to $555 million, Production of molasses - a less “BCTGM members thank various BCTGM local unions. farmer shareholders, put the compared to $811 million for valuable product compared to sugar - grew 124% due to stor- age problems and production delays. Tons of products pro- May the Peace of the Season duced and sold declined more than 15% in fiscal 2012, to the last throughout the years lowest level in a decade. • Debt continues to rise. for all of our families. Short-term debt increased to $110 million at the end of MikeMike SundinSundin August 2012, a 66% increase Representative-Elect from the $66.2 million in debt at the end of fiscal 2011, and a Minnesota House District 11A 2100% increase from $5 mil- lion in debt at the end of fiscal Happy Holidays and have a Great New Year! Call us if you’re thinking of building Brad Jones came here last week to talk about the American Crystal Sugar lockout of his Bakery Confectionary Tobacco or remodeling-- & Grain Millers union. His wife, Inez, came with him. Jones We’ll direct you to said the support they’ve received has been like a giant hug qualified, licensed he didn’t even know he needed. Call ACS CEO Dave Berg at 218-236-4400 and tell him you’re not buying his products contractors that until he ends the lockout. (See story next page) employ trained, skilled trades’ members of these unions: Boilermakers Lodge 647 ~ (218) 724-6999 Operating Engineers Local 49 Keep the Grinch out of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers ~ (218) 724-3840 your goodies, Boycott Local 1 ~ (218) 724-8374 Painters & Allied Trades Local 106 Carpenters Local 361 ~ (218) 724-3297 ~ (218) 724-6466 American Crystal Sugar! Cement Masons, Plasterers & Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 11 Shophands Local 633 ~ (218) 724-2323 ~ (218) 727-2199 Electrical Workers Local 242 ~ (218) 728-6895 Roofers, Waterproofers Local 96 Elevator Constructors Local 9 ~ (612) 379-2709 ~ (218) 644-1096 Insulators Local 49 ~ (218) 724-3223 Sheet Metal Workers Local 10 ~ (218) 724-6873 Iron Workers Local 512 ~ (218) 724-5073 Happy Holidarity Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 Laborers Local 1091 ~ (218) 728-5151 ~ (507) 493-5671 Millwrights & Machinery Erectors Carlton County Teamsters Local 346 ~ (218) 628-1034 Local 1348 ~ (218) 741-6314 Central Labor Body DuluthDuluth BuildingBuilding && Mike Kuitu, President (218-391-6367) We meet the 1st Monday, each month but ConstructionConstruction TradesTrades CouncilCouncil Sept., 7 p.m., Cloquet Labor Temple (2nd The Cost is Less when you Use the Best! floor), 1403 Avenue C. Please join us! Craig Olson, President, 1-218-724-6466

PAGE 12 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Crystal Sugar lockout, Georgia Pacific closing signs of war on workers At a well attended North because the contract they are the sugar beet farmers. The survive. structure, help businesses.” East Area Labor Council press being offered is so bad. company and farmers were “All of us are so thankful At 64, Jackson said he was conference in the Labor Tem- “It is worded to not be seeing record profits. for the help we’ve received lucky. He could retire and ple Dec. 14, the nationwide accepted,” Jones said. Even if it “Everybody made a lot of from other unions,” Olson said. would have health care. war on workers was laid out as was accepted there was no money except for the union “We’ve gotten food and now “I feel sorry for Brad,” corporations put profits over guarantee anyone would be members,” said Jones, who Christmas gifts, especially for Jackson said. “I had permanent people. Two strong examples allowed to return to work he made $14 an hour. the kids.” closure. He’s in limbo and isn’t in this region define that war: said. The contract has been ACS and their farmers are Glenn Jackson feels for the old enough to retire.” the 17 month lockout of 1,300 voted down four times. now seeing poor prices and sugar beet workers. He was Tamara Jones of UFCW members of the Bakery, “They were planning this poor production, and increased employed by the Koch brother- Local 1189 said other cases of Confectionery, Tobacco Work- lockout for years and spent labor costs from their scab owned Georgia Pacific plant in the war on workers aren’t hard ers and Grain Miller millions getting ready,” Jones labor. Union busting is more Duluth that was abruptly to find. The National Hockey International Union (BCTGM) said. ACS had made reserva- important than the bottom line. closed in October. About 120 League is shutdown after own- by the American Crystal Sugar tions at hotels and motels two The many communities in members of United ers locked out players Sept. 15. (ACS) cooperative; and the years prior to the lockout so which the locked out workers Steelworkers Local 776 were The St. Paul Chamber Orches- abrupt closure of Duluth’s they could house replacement live are suffering too. on the street. Like the BCTGM tra and the Minnesota Orches- Georgia Pacific plant. workers. “Over the years we’ve workers, a lot of them have tra have been locked out by Brad Jones is 58. As a mem- “We didn’t demand any- bought thousands of houses worked their jobs a long time their employers since fall. The ber of BCTGM Local 372G thing and we didn’t deserve to and tens of thousands of cars in and are getting up in years. musicians, who are represented he’s worked for 15 years as a be locked out,” an emotional our towns,” Olson said. “The “We wanted to work,” by the Twin Cities Musicians bulk sugar loader at the ACS Jones said. “We wanted to keep replacement workers are send- Jackson said. “That’s how you Union, are keeping their music plant in Hillsboro, ND with working under the old contract ing their checks home to New help your communities too, alive by organizing their own 250 co-workers. He said there until we had a new one.” York, North Carolina, Texas, your schools, pay for infra- performances. was nothing his union could Jones said his union has California and so on.” Lockouts instead of bar- have done to avoid the lockout always worked with ACS and North Dakota workers, even gaining are being used by if they lived in Minnesota, did employers to wear down their not receive unemployment workers in hopes they’ll take 8QLYHUVLW\RI0LQQHVRWD insurance. ACS plant workers less in an effort to destroy the in Minnesota received unem- middle class Jones said. ployment insurance. The AFL-CIO started a /DERU(GXFDWLRQ6HUYLFH “We don’t even qualify for national boycott of American 7HDFKLQJWHOHFRPPXQLFDWLRQVDQGRWKHU food stamps,” said Jones, with Crystal Sugar products on Oct. his wife, Inez, at his side. “My 15. It includes ACS products VHUYLFHVIRUZRUNHUVDQGXQLRQVVLQFH wife works in a nursing home sold at Target stores under the so we’re over the limit. If it Market Pantry brand, and at ZZZFDUOVRQVFKRROXPQHGXODERUHGXFDWLRQVHUYLFH wasn’t for my wife I don’t Cub Foods under the Flavorite know where we’d be. She’s brand. The safest way to sup-  been supporting me and been port the boycott is to buy only so understanding and helpful I cane sugar such as C&H. can’t believe it.” After the press conference He said they’re lucky Brad and Inez Jones joined an because they don’t have young action at the Duluth Target children at home like many of Glenn Jackson was one of store. his co-workers. Many of them 120 USW Local 776 mem- Call Crystal Sugar CEO have found other jobs to try to bers who lost their jobs when Dave Berg, 218-236-4400, Duluth’s Koch Bros.-owned and tell him you’re not Georgia Pacific plant buying his products until H a p p y H o l i d a y s abruptly closed August 31. he ends the lockout. a n d n economy that’s still in the Atank has working families stillA taking the big hits as America H a p p y N e w Y e a r , continues to roll over for the richest 1%. We need to continue to pressure all elected officials so they under- S i s t e r s a n d B r o t h e r s ! stand the plight of the rest of us, the 99%. We are not the problem, and they need to find ways to bring us YourFriendsat happier holidays and a better 2013. United IronIron RangeRange Steelworkers LaborLabor HealthCareHealthCare AssemblyAssembly President UNITY AND STRENGTH FOR WORKERS Local9460Local9460 Tom Cvar,

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 13 Right to work is “A Losing Bet” says new report by Minnesota 2020 On Dec. 11, the day the America’s middle class,” said He said right to work does- Representatives for the first who voted against it losing in Michigan legislature approved Matt Entenza, a Senior Fellow n’t empower workers, it lowers time since party designation their primary elections. a right to work (RTW) law, a for Minnesota 2020. “This wages and economic competi- came into play in the early Last fall’s elections in press conference in the Duluth swift attack on workers’ rights tiveness. We need to invest in 1970s. Republicans tried to Minnesota turned the tables on Labor Temple said its a bad serves as a wakeup call for policies like education and bring RTW into play, even con- conservatives with the idea for the Upper Midwest. Minnesotans. We must use this infrastructure that have made sidering a constitutional Democratic Farmer Labor “In less than a week, opportunity to move the dis- Minnesota a success. amendment for it to bypass a Party now in control of the Michigan conservatives rushed cussion forward on enhancing President Alan Netland of DFL Governor Mark Dayton entire state government. RTW through legislation that will policies that ensure dignity, the North East Area Labor veto. RTW was beaten back doesn’t stand a chance to sur- undermine the wage laws and respect and wage protections in Council said right to work for with bi-partisan support, with face in Minnesota for at least worker protections that built the workplace.” less, as labor calls it, is part of some Republican legislators See RTW a Losing...page 15 the package pushed by the anti- union, anti-middle class crowd that considers workers a com- modity. “Right to work states Happy Holidays aren’t strong on education – union states do much better,” Netland said. “(RTW) doesn’t help the middle class, it helps corporate employers. We’re proud of our heritage and we’re not interested in going back.” “Even the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce doesn’t have right to work as a high priority,” Entenza said. Last year’s Minnesota leg- islative session found Republicans in control of the Senate and House of

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PAGE 14 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Michigan becomes 24th right to work state in quick GOP win...from page 1 the legislature approved all private sector workers. Both tion to pay for union services, ers at the plant. famous big blue raised fist two right-to-work laws, one ban unions from negotiating such as bargaining and griev- “You only have to look to poster, in the shape of covering almost all public clauses in contracts with ances. Michigan — where workers Wisconsin, and its familiar workers and the other covering employers to order dues collec- The practical effect, union- were instrumental in reviving “We Are Wisconsin!” slogan – ists and their leaders say, is to the auto industry — to see how except the word “Wisconsin” RTW a Losing Bet...from page 14 weaken unions financially and unions have helped build not was superimposed by a sticker two years. But as seen by the Michigan vote, and possibly thus lessen their power to bar- just a stronger middle class but labeled “Michigan”. shortly in Wisconsin’s legislature and what happened there last gain for good jobs with decent a stronger America. So folks “The newly elected year, no union member should ever get to feeling comfortable. wages and benefits. Union bar- from our state’s capital, all the Michigan legislature conven- A Losing Bet: Projecting Right to Work’s Impact on gaining power helps both union way to the nation’s capital, they ing next year added Democrats Minnesota’s Economy is a recent Minnesota 2020 report that and non-union workers. should be focused on the same who would reject a right-to- finds conservative attacks on unions, like RTW, undermine pro- President Obama, speaking thing: They should be working work-for-less bill,” Steel-work- tections, wages, fairness, and dignity for all workers. The at an auto parts plant near to make sure companies like ers President Leo Gerard said. November 2012 report by Will Nissen shows that despite con- Detroit on Dec. 10, agreed. this manufacturer is able to “Right-to-work is only sup- servative promises, RTW laws do not bring an increase in “What we shouldn’t do — I make more great products… ported by millionaires and bil- employment or wages. They, in fact, drive down union member- just got to say this — what we We don’t want a race to the lionaires who profit by taking ship, undercutting protections and rights for all people in the shouldn’t be doing is trying to bottom. We want a race to the more money out of workers’ workplace, union and non-union. take away your rights to bar- top,” he added. pockets.” The report found RTW legislation decreases unionization lev- gain for better wages and Besides the Teamsters -- The Michigan laws are part els by 6.6 percent, lowers rates of new member flow into unions working conditions,” he whose president, Hoffa, is a of a nationwide Right-Wing by 46 percent in the first five years after passage, increases the declared to applause. “We Michigan native -- and the ant-worker war. free rider effect by 6 to 10 percent, and lowers overall union shouldn’t be doing that. These Detroit-based United Auto “This is a fight for the mid- activity in states with the law. so-called ‘right to work’ laws, Workers, unionists, activists dle class, for workers’ rights “Unions are the frontline of defense for all workers (orga- they don’t have to do with eco- and leaders from all over the and dignity,” AFSCME nized or not),” Nissen wrote. “They lead the fight to ensure nomics. They have everything country descended on Lansing Council 25 President Al Garrett worker safety, fair salaries and benefits, and they advocate for to do with politics. What to demonstrate against the added. “Those politicians who workers’ rights and hold employers accountable to labor laws.” they’re really talking about is right-to-work laws. want to protect the power of the Entenza said, “We don’t need to try a failed experiment.” giving you the right to work for Particularly noticeable was 1% over the 99% are using this You can download the full 24 page A Losing Bet report as a less money,” Obama added, to a delegation from Wisconsin, right-to-work legislation as a pdf or view it online at Scribd at www.mn2020.org. a loud cheer from union work- scene of another big workers club to get us to surrender. vs. GOP fight the last two They’re up to their same old years, over Radical Right GOP political tricks.” May this holiday season and the new year Gov. Scott Walker’s law ending “We didn’t begin this war, collective bargaining rights for we didn’t start this fight, but bring cheer and good fortune to you and yours! 200,000 state and local govern- we’re sure as hell going to fin- ment workers. Walker won his ish it,” Teamsters Local 299 law, and a recall election earli- member Patty McGuckin of er this year, too. Detroit told the crowd. The Wisconsin workers’ bus was plastered with their Season's Representing faculty at UMD since 1980 Greetings WishingourfriendsaHappyHoliday Since 1887

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PAGE 16 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 You’ll feel really good giving a holiday gift with a union label in it ~From Portland, Oregon’s Mills blankets, like the queen- Books. Forget Amazon. Lodge W24. Some Gerber Stocking Sweets: Tacoma- Northwest Labor Press size mineral-umber Yakima com, notorious for its nonunion knives are imported, but if it made Almond Roca or San Remember Charles Dickens camp blanket, $124, are quali- sweatshop warehouses. At says Made in Portland on it, it’s Francisco-made Ghirardelli and the ghost of Christmas ty-made by members of Powell’s Books, the nation’s union-made. gerbergear.com. chocolates, both produced by future? One hundred sixty-nine Service Employees Interna- largest independent book store, Holiday Cards: American members of the Bakery, years after A Christmas Carol tional Union at mills in Ore- workers are represented by Greetings holiday cards are Confectionery, Tobacco and was published, today’s Tiny gon, and Washington. They International Longshore and U.S.-made by union Teamsters. Grain Millers. Tims will have a grim future last a lifetime. Buy them Warehouse Union Local 5. Buy Wisconsin now, hereafter indeed if they wait for a change online at pendleton-usa.com. Books, gifts, and gift cards are of heart from today’s Ebenezer Boots. Danner hiking and online at powells.com. By Phil Neuenfeldt, President, Stephanie Bloomingdale, Scrooges. We need the Bob hunting boots — made in Wine. Year after year, Secretary-Treasurer, Wisconsin State AFL-CIO Cratchetts of the world to Portland by members of United Chateau St. Michelle pro- The holiday season provides a boost to our economy each unionize and win back health Food and Commercial Workers duces top-ranked wines as year. This year, let’s make it a local boost! We are challenging care, paid time off and a living Local 555 — are serious busi- judged by Wine Spectator and all of our supporters to Buy Wisconsin this holiday season. This wage. In that spirit, we propose ness. We won’t say they’re Wine & Spirits magazine. And allows for us to support Wisconsin jobs, Wisconsin workers and the following early New Year’s indestructible, but let’s just say they’re made by members of Wisconsin families. Just one purchase can make a difference. Resolution — Buy nothing you could go through three United Farm Workers and Economists estimate that if each American spends $64 on U.S. from sweatshops, and look for $100 pairs of sweatshop-made Teamsters Local 117 in items this holiday season, we’d create 200,000 jobs. the union label. The union label boots at other manufacturers Washington’s Columbia Valley Here are some gift ideas for a Buy Wisconsin Shopping List: can be hard to find these days or you could buy one $300 pair wine region. ste-michelle.com. • Regal Ware Pots and Pans(West Bend) so we’ve come up with ideas of built-to-last Danner boots Chocolate. See’s Candies • Wigwam Socks (Sheboygan) for goods and services brought and support a fellow union gift boxes are available in all • Rowe Pottery (Cambridge) to you by union members. member. Danner does import price-ranges, and are made in • Miller Beer (Milwaukee) Blankets. The gift of some boots, so check the label: California by members of • Usinger’s Sausage and Smoked Meats (Milwaukee) warmth starts with wool. If it’s U.S.-made, it’s union- Bakery, Confectionery, • Klement’s Sausages. Beautiful Pendleton Woolen made. danner.com Tobacco and Grain Millers. A • Red Wing Boots (Minnesota, but so close) 25-piece assortment runs just • Carmex Lip Balm (Franklin) A Happy Holiday Season! $19.40. We’re hoping to • Cold Weather Gear at Wolf Song Wear (Bayfield) or receive the egg nog or white Technical Advantage Gear. mint truffles this year! • John Deere lawn mowers (Horicon) To All Sees.com. • Master Locks (Milwaukee) Dinnerware. Fiesta dinner- • For someone who has been extra nice this year -- a Harley Union Members & ware is colorful, timeless, and Davidson Motorcycle! Area Contractors proudly U.S.-made in Newell, It is always important to buy American and buy union-made WV, by members of Glass, whenever possible to support American workers and companies from Molders, Pottery, Plastic and who provide a living wage for their employees. Allied Workers Local 419. When picking out greeting cards, wrapping paper and other Cement Masons, Cookware. There’s quality holiday items, check the label to see where it is made. Conscious American steel in All-Clad shoppers help keep good jobs in America. Plasterers & pots and pans, union-made by members of the United Steelworkers Local 3403 in Shophands Canonsburg, PA. all-clad.com. Blades. For the family Local 633 hunter or fisher, knives made by Gerber Legendary Blades 1-218-724-2323 make a sharp-looking gift, and Season’s Greetings they’re made in Portland by America’s Oldest Building Trades Union• Est. 1864 members of Machinists District from the

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 17 T r a d e U n i o n D i r e c t o r y “The world is run by those who show up!” AFSCME COUNCIL 5— President Judy DULUTH MAILERS UNION LOCAL ML-62 NORTH EAST AREA LABOR COUNCIL, Wahlberg, Local 66; VP Clifford Poehler, Meets 3rd Monday, Duluth Labor Temple, AFL-CIO-President Alan Netland, Field Local 2938; Treas. Mike Lindholt, Local 221; 2002 London Rd., Pres. Oscar Steinhilb: Coordinators Jason Metsa, 218-290-1527, Sec. Mary Falk, Local 4001; Director Eliot Sec. Keith Delfosse, 218-628-3017 [email protected], Zach Sias, 218-409-9246, Seide; Area office, 211 West 2nd St., [email protected], 2002 London Road, Room Duluth, MN 55802; 722-0577 IBEW LOCAL 31 (UTILITY WORKERS)— 99, Duluth, MN 55812 Rm.105, Duluth Labor Temple, 728-4248. AFSCME Co. 5—LOCAL 66—Meets 1st Pres Rick McDonald; VP Paul Makowski; NORTHERN WISCONSIN BUILDING & Tues. at 7:00 p.m. in the AFSCME Hall, Rec Sec Brian Campbell; Treas Dan Leslie; CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL— Arrowhead Place, 211 W. 2nd St. Bus Mgr/Fin Sec Mark Glazier, Ass’t Bus Meets the 3rd Wednesdays, Old Towne Bar. Pres. Judy Wahlberg; VP Dennis Frazier; Mgr Dick Sackett, Bus Rep Cheri Stewart President Norm Voorhees, (218) 724-5073, Treas. Deb Strohm, Rec. Sec. Sue Urness. Monthly Meetings: 2002 London Rd., Room 117, Duluth, MN Sgt@Arms Jim Gaylord–Union office, 211 1st Wednesday of each month- 55812; VP Jeff Daveau, Sec.-Treas. Bill Cox W. 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55802, 722-0577 Duluth Labor Temple, Hall A, 7:00 p.m.; (218) 728-5151 2nd Tuesday of each month- AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 1123—City of Two Gilbert VFW, 7:15 p.m.; OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 — Harbors workers. Meets 1st Wed. of each 2nd Wednesday of each month- Grand Meets 2nd Tues. of month at 7:30 p.m., month at 3:30 p.m. in City Hall, Two Rapids Blandin Workers Hall, 7:30 p.m.; Hall B, Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Harbors. Pres. Brad Jones, 723-15th Ave., 3rd Wednesday of each month- All 7 p.m. Rd., Bus. Rep. Brent Pykkonen, 724-3840, Two Harbors 55616; Sec. Mitch Ekstrom; Jan- Brainerd; Feb- Park Rapids; March- Room. 112, Duluth Labor Temple. Treas. Paul J. Johnson Nisswa; April- Little Falls; May- Crosby/ All members attend each meeting AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 1934— Ironton; June- Brainerd; July- Park OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 70— St. Louis Co. Essential Jail Employees. Rapids; Aug- Little Falls; Sept- Aitkin; Oct- Union office, 2417 Larpenteur Ave. W., St. Meets 3rd Wed., 3:15 at Foster’s Bar & Grill. Brainerd; Nov- Nisswa; Dec- Wadena Paul, MN 55113, 651-646-4566. Bus. Mgr. Pres. Dan Marchetti, 726-2345, 4th Tuesday of each month- Dave Monsour. Meets 2nd Tues. at 5 p.m. in VP Glen Peterson, Sec. Larry Van Why, Superior- Shamrock Pizza- 7:00 p.m. the Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Rd. Treas. Heather Ninefeldt Semi-Annual Special Area Meeting: 3rd Mondays Schroeder Town Hall- 6 p.m. PAINTERS & ALLIED TRADES LOCAL AFSCME Co. 5 - LOCAL 3558 - Non-profit Locations 106 Meets 1st Wed., 6:00 p.m., Duluth employees. Meets 3rd Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.. Duluth-Labor Temple-2002 London Rd, “A” Labor Temple. President Lee Carlson; VP AFSCME Hall, 211 W. 2nd St. President Aitkin-40 Club, 950-2nd St. NW Ron Folkestad; Rec. Sec. Mikael Sundin; Michelle Fremling ; VP Dale Minkkinen; Brainerd-American Legion, 708 Front St. Fin. Sec. Tim Rooney; Treas. Bryce Sjoquist Sec/Treas Alison Keaupuni Crosby/Ironton-Ironton American Legion Bus. Rep. Craig Olson, Duluth Labor Gilbert-Gilbert VFW, 224 N. Broadway Temple, Room 106, 2002 London Rd. AFSCME LOCAL 695 - Meets 4th Tuesday Grand Rapids-Blandin Papermill Workers Duluth, MN 55812, 724-6466 of even numbered months at Council 5 Hall, 1005 NW 4th St. Located at intersection of I-35 & 26 Ave. E. Duluth offices and odd numbered months Little Falls-American Legion, 108 1st St NE PLUMBERS AND STEAMFITTERS at Gampers in Moose Lake. Nisswa-Tasty Pizza North, Hwy 371S, LOCAL 11, U.A.— Meets 1st Thursdays at President Don Anderson, 722-7728 Pequot Lakes union hall, 4402 Airpark Blvd. (218) 727- Park Rapids-American Legion, 900 E. 1st 2199; President Dan O’Neill; VP Scott AFSCME LOCAL 3801 - Representing Schroeder-Town Hall, 124 Cramer Rd. Randall; Rec. Sec. Butch Liebaert; UMD Clerical & Technical employees, Room Superior-Shamrock Pizza, 5825 Tower Ave Bus. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Jeff Daveau, 106 Kirby Student Center. Meets 4th Th. @ Wadena-Pizza Ranch, 106 Jefferson St. S. Ass’t Bus. Mgr. Dave Carlson 4:45 pm, Room 490 Humanities; President Denise Osterholm, 726-6312 IBEW LOCAL 242 (CONST., R.T.V., MFG., SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL 10— MAINT.)—Rm.111, Labor Temple, 728-6895. Duluth-Superior area meets 2nd Monday, AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION Pres. Donald Smith; Rec. Sec. Darik 5:00 p.m. Sheet Metal Training Center, 6279 AFL-CIO Greater Northland Area Local— Carlson; Treas. Gary Erickson; Bus Industrial Road, Saginaw, MN 55779 P.O. Box 16321, Duluth, MN 55816. Mgr./Fin. Sec. Jim Brown. Meeting 4th Wed. Iron Range meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Membership meetings held monthly in of every month at Duluth Labor Temple. Hibbing Park Hotel, 1402 East Howard St. Duluth, quarterly on Iron Range, Unit meetings - Brainerd, American Hibbing, MN 55746. 218-722-3350 Legion, 7:30 p.m., 1st Wed. each month Bemidji area meets 3rd Thursday Jan., April, July & Oct., 6:00 pm, Carpenters Hall, BRlCKLAYERS & ALLIED INTL. BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL CRAFTWORKERS LOCAL UNION 1— 609 2nd St. South, Bemidji, MN 56601 WORKERS, LOCAL 294 - Meets 4th Thurs- Bus. Mgr. Jim Bowman, 1681 E. Cope Ave., Chapter 3/Duluth & Hibbing meetings are day, 7:30 p.m., Local 294 Building located at listed in the Quarterly Update newsletter. St Paul, MN 55109, 1-800-396-2903. 503 E. 16th St., Hibbing, MN. Business Duluth-Superior-lron Range-Bemidji area. Chairman/Field Rep. Stan Paczynski, (218) Manager Greg Topel, (218) 263-6895, 724-8374, Recording Secretary, John Bus. Rep. Doug Christy, 6279 Industrial Rd, Bemidji Unit, meets 3rd Thursdays of the Saginaw, MN 55779, 218-724-6873 Talarico, Sergeant-at-Arms, Jeff Ehlen month at 7 p.m. in Carpenters Hall SUPERIOR FEDERATION OF LABOR — BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL INTL. BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS Meets 1st Weds, 6:30 p.m., Public Library, WORKERS, LOCAL 366—(Electrical, Sig- Pres. Janice Terry, 715-394-2896, Treas. LOCAL 512—Northern MN office/training nal & Communication Workers of C/N) - center, 3752 Midway Road, Hermantown Marlene Case, 715-399-8152, Rec. Sec. Meets 3rd Thursdays, Proctor American Lee Sandok-Baker, 715-260-8231, Warren MN 55810, (218) 724-5073, President Joe Legion. President/Local Chair Greg Arras, Tomjanovich, B.M./F.S.-T. Charlie Roberts, Bender, Corresponding Sec., 715-394-7453, 1519 Airport Rd., Cloquet, MN 55720; PO Box 1246, Superior, WI 54880 B.A. Darrell Godbout, Rec. Sec. Bill Gerl Fin. Sec. David Ostby, 303 Park Ave. BUILDING & GENERAL LABORERS Cloquet, MN 55720, 879-0941; Rec. Sec. UNITED AUTO WORKERS LOCAL 241 — LOCAL 1091—Meets 3rd Thursdays, 7 pm Curt Fernandez; Treas. Kurt Shaw Meets Ist Tues. of the month, 5:30 p.m., Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Rd., Duluth Labor Temple, Wellstone Hall. INTL. ASSOCIATION OF HEAT & FROST President William Cox, V.P. Brad Bukovich, Pres. Del Soiney, 591-5184; Fin. Officer Dan INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS Hey, 104 Quince St., Duluth, MN 55811 Rec. Sec. Chris Thacker, Bus.Mgr./Fin.Sec./ LOCAL NO. 49—Meets 2nd Fridays, 7 p.m. Treas. Dan Olson; (218) 728-5151 Duluth Labor Temple. Business Manager UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL CARLTON COUNTY CENTRAL LABOR Dick Webber, 2002 London Rd., Room 210, WORKERS LOCAL 1189—President Don BODY—Meets 1st Monday of month except Duluth 55812, 724-3223; Pres Wade Lee; Seaquist; Sec. Treas. Jennifer Christensen Sept. which meets last Monday in August. VP Garth Lee; Fin Sec/Treas. Mark St. Paul Office: 266 Hardman Ave. N., South Meeting 7:00 pm 2nd floor of Labor Temple, Lindholm St. Paul, MN 55075, 612-281-8014 1403 Ave C, Cloquet 55720; President Mike Duluth Office: Labor Temple, 2002 London NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER Rd., Rm. 211, Duluth 55812. 218-728-5174 Kuitu, 391-6367, VP Tim Ryan, Sec. Treas CARRIERS, BRANCH 114 MERGED— Tamara Jones, Rec. Sec. Patty Harper, Retirees' Club meets 2nd Monday, 1:30 Meets 2nd Mondays, 7 p.m., Back of Reef p.m., Duluth Labor Temple, Wellstone Hall NEALC Delegates Kuitu, Steve Risacher Bar, Pres. Scott Dulas, 727-4327 (office), CARPENTERS LOCAL UNION NO. 361— P.O. Box 16583, Duluth 55816; VP Kevin UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 1028 - Meets 2nd Tues. of the month at 6:30 p.m. Westerlund; Recording Secretary Sheila Meets 2nd Tues., Room 212, 2002 London at Training Center, 5238 Miller Trunk Hwy., Fawcett; Financial Secretary Donnie Rd., Duluth 55812, 728-9534. Pres. Mike 724-3297. Pres. Steve Risacher, VP Susan Leshovsky; Treasurer Mike Sylvester Connolly, Treas. Lee Popovich, 624-2868, Erkkila, Rec. Sec. Clayton Wrazidlo, Fin. Fin. Sec. Mike Gerard, Rec. Sec. Dave NATIONAL CONF. FIREMEN & OILERS Lubbesmeyer Sec. Larry Nesgoda; Treas. Chris Hill, Field SEIU 956—Meets 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m. Reps. Steve Risacher, Chris Hill Meetings held at Central High School until UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 1028 CEMENT MASONS, PLASTERERS & Denfeld opens. President Sam Michelizzi, RETIREES ASSOCIATION—Meets 3rd SHOPHANDS LOCAL 633—Duluth & Iron 628-2689; Treas. Dennis McDonald, 7208 Weds (except Jan, Feb) Evergreen Center, Range Area Office: Mike Syversrud, 2002 Ogden Ave., Superior, WI 54880, 628-4863; 5830 Grand Ave 3 p.m. All USWA 1028 re- London Road, Room 112, Duluth 55812; Sec. Steve Lundberg, 8304 Grand Ave, tirees welcome. Pres. John Stojevich, Treas. 218-724-2323; Meetings to be announced Duluth 55807, 624-0915 Mary S. Petrich, Sec. Ted Krakovac DULUTH AFL-CIO CENTRAL LABOR UNITED STEELWORKERS LOCAL 9460- BODY —Meets 2nd Thurs., 7:00 p.m., Well- Meets 3rd Tuesday each month, 5:00 pm, stone Hall, 2002 London Rd., (218) 724- Hall B, Duluth Labor Temple. Office: 2002 1413, President Dan O’Neill, Plumbers & London Rd, Suite 202, Duluth, MN 55812, Steamfitters 11; VP Beth McCuskey, DFT; (218) 724-5223. Pres. Stacy Spexet, VP Rec. Sec. Jayme McKenna, AFSCME 66; Margaret Olsgard, Treas. Laurie Beth Burg, Treas. Sheldon Christopherson, Operating Fin. Sec. Sue Pierce, Rec. Sec. Heidi Puhl Eng. 70; Reading Clerk Larry Sillanpa, MN WORKERS UNITED LOCAL 99—Ex Board News Guild/Typographical 37002 meetings 2nd Mon. of month: 1:30 p.m. in DULUTH BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Mar., June, Oct., & Dec., 9:30 a.m. all others TRADES COUNCIL—Meets 3rd Tuesday, Quarterly membership meetings held 2nd 3:00 p.m., Freeman Hall, Labor Temple. Mon. Mar., June, Oct., & Dec. at 2:30 p.m. Pres. Craig Olson, Painters & Allied Trades Office, 350 Garfield Ave., Suite 2, Duluth, 106, 724-6466; VP Darrell Godbout, Iron- MN 55802; Acting President workers 512; Treas. Jim Brown, IBEW 242; Peggy Vanderscheuren, 728-6861 Rec. Sec. Dan Olson, Laborers 1091

PAGE 18 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 AFT proposes higher standards for teachers (PAI)—A rigorous “bar says it’s time for tougher cur- teach,” she said in introducing exam,” after tougher training, riculum, training and testing of AFT’s 40-page report on for teachers? That’s what the new teachers’ competency, too. teacher training and qualifica- American Federation of Teach- “We need a systemic tion, Raising The Bar. ers proposes. Noting almost approach to preparing teachers “As in medical, law and every state has committed to a for a successful career in the other professions, all prospec- nationwide core curriculum for classroom and a more rigorous tive teachers -- whether they what kids must learn, AFT threshold to ensure every come to the profession by the President Randi Weingarten teacher is actually ready to traditional or an alternative route -- should meet a universal and rigorous bar that gauges minnesota department of mastery of subject matter knowledge and demonstrates labor & industry competency in how to teach it.” That will make beginning Ensuring Minnesota’s work and living teachers prepared to teach kids, environments are equitable, healthy and safe especially kids who need the 1-800-DIAL-DLI • www.dli.mn.gov most help – the ones new teachers are usually assigned Workers’ Compensation ...... (651) 284-5005 to. Starting teachers told AFT they’re often thrown in to “sink If you’ve been in the Labor Temple this holiday season Duluth offi ce ...... (218) 733-7810 Minnesota OSHA Compliance ...... (651) 284-5050 or swim.” you’ve noticed that it’s decorated like never before. That’s AFT spent more than a year because a decorating contest was held. Drum roll, Duluth offi ce ...... (218) 733-7830 Workplace Safety Consultation ...... (651) 284-5060 studying what to do to raise please....and the winners are the First Floor! Laborer’s teacher training and raise the Wendi Mattinen, Labor World’s Deb Skoglund, Painter’s Labor Standards ...... (651) 284-5070 bar for entry into the profes- Dana Marciniak, IBEW 31’s Nancy Carlson, and Operators • child labor/wages/overtime/prevailing wage sion. Its report says new stan- 49’s Pam Fairchild (in front) won a pizza party. Wendi’s Apprenticeship ...... (651) 284-5090 Construction Codes and Licensing ... (651) 284-5012 dards should be nationwide and brother, Bricklayers Rep. Ogie Paczynski, was a great help enforced by a board of “prac- that Friday night too, but he wasn’t pretty enough for the • building codes, standards/plumbing/electrical/boilers, high-pressure piping/residential building contractors ticing professionals.” That’s a photo. He will eat pizza, though. Merry Christmas Y’all! slap at politicians who have imposed teacher standards. The report says “teaching, like other professions, must From the members of have a universal assessment process for entry that includes IBEW Local 31 rigorous preparation centered IBEW Local 31 on clinical practice as well as theory, an in-depth test of sub- ject and pedagogical knowl- edge, and a comprehensive teacher performance assess- ment.” The National Education Association had no reaction to the report. Obama’s Education Representing workers at: Secretary Arne Duncan wel- WWiisshhiinngg comed it. Improving education Arrowhead Electric Cooperative Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light is a key presidential focus. YYoouu Lutsen, MN Brainerd, MN Bayfield Electric Co-op Itasca Mantrap Iron River, Wl Cooperative Electric Association Proud to use Park Rapids, MN PPeeaaccee City of Brainerd - Union Labor Administrative Support Lake Country Power aanndd aa Brainerd, MN Grand Rapids, Kettle River & Virginia City of Brainerd - Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative – Inside Unit J o y o u s Water & Light Department Aitkin, MN J o y o u s Brainerd, MN Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative – Outside Unit City of Moose Lake - Aitkin, MN Water & Light H o l i d a y Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation H o l i d a y Moose Lake, MN Cloquet, MN City of Staples - Minnesota Power SSeeaassoonn Water & Light Commission Staples, MN Duluth, MN Sunrise Memorial City of Two Harbors - Public Utility Commission of Aitkin Aitkin, MN Water & Light Department Cemetery Two Harbors, MN Public Utility Commission of Proctor Funeral Home Proctor, MN City of Wadena - & Cremation Electric Water Department Superior Water, Light & Power Wadena, MN Superior, WI 218-727-6869218-727-6869 Cooperative Light & Power Association Todd-Wadena Electric Co-op 4798 Miller Trunk Hwy. of Lake County Wadena, MN Two Harbors, MN Hermantown, MN 55811 Free Graves for Veterans

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 19 WELL PLAYED, THANK YOU! This holiday season will be especially cheerful because of the hard work of volunteers, staff, and released staff during this year’s elections. Labor had historic wins which bode well for all working families. We have much to be thankful for and a successful blueprint for future campaigns. Think of how much better the news will be this year coming out of the state legislature in St. Paul. Your hard work was a great investment! Happy Holidays and have a Wonderful New Year from the NorthNorth EastEast AreaArea LaborLabor CouncilCouncil Serving Cook, Lake, Koochiching, Itasca, St. Louis, Carlton, and Pine counties. ~NEALC OFFICERS~ President Alan Netland, AFSCME 66 NEALC Vice President Brent Pykkonen, Operators 49 FIELD Secretary/Treasurer John Rebrovich, United Steelworkers District 11 COORDINATORS ~NEALC BOARD MEMBERS~ Craig Olson, Painters & Allied Trades 106 JASON METSA Judy Wahlberg, AFSCME Council 5 415 Jones St. Jennifer Schultz, Education Minnesota, University Education Association Eveleth, MN 55734 Jim Kottke, United Steelworkers 218-290-1527 Ida Rukavina, AFSCME Council 65 [email protected] Dan O’Neill, Duluth Labor Assembly, Plumbers & Steamfitters 11 Sheldon Christopherson, Duluth Labor Assembly, Operators 70 ZACH SIAS Tom Cvar, Iron Range Labor Assembly, UFCW 1189 2002 London Road Rick Canata, Iron Range Labor Assembly, Laborers 1097 Room 99 Mike Kuitu, Carlton County Labor Assembly, Operators 49 Duluth, MN 55812 Steve Risacher, Carlton County Labor Assembly, Carpenters 361 Marie Pechek, Minnesota Nurses Association 218-409-9246 Jim Brown, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers [email protected] Joe Moren, AFL-CIO Retirees

PAGE 20 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Laborers Local 1097 Iron Range & Northern Minnesota

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LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 21 Pickets turn Virginia Dollar General store job to 100% union...from page 1 pour the slab, a dozen more up to do the work. to the rescue,” said Syversrud. cross our picket and deliver had counted on. For our Iron Kentucky workers for Cement “That’s when Pat Radzak “His drivers and four union concrete. If it wasn’t for Pat, Range unions and our mem- Finishers of America showed and Teamsters Local 346 came concrete suppliers refused to his drivers, East Range Ready bers that got work, though, it Mix, Schwartz Redi-Mix, was a nice Christmas present.” Hawkinson Ready Mix, and A Texas company that was Here’s hoping you had a safe and Seppi Brothers, we’d still be going to do the structural iron out there. No one would deliv- work won’t be showing up in successful year that will allow for er concrete to that scab job.” Virginia Minnesota. He said he doesn’t know For Nelson-Collie, the elec- how it went down between trical company that was the Happy Holidays DLM and Dollar General, but only union contractor on site the job was turned around and and has its offices just blocks from your friends in the 18 affiliated unions of the all union companies were away, it’s also nice to be able to awarded bids for the project. go to work in their town. “This is a great story for us “I’ve continued to talk with Iron Range Building & Trades Council on the Range,” Syversrud said. DLM because they said they’re “We tried to talk to them from going to build 200 Dollar Contact us - we can direct you to the highest quality the beginning and they aren’t General stores in Minnesota,” contractors who use the most skilled, area workers! open yet because they didn’t Syversrud said. “They say believe we’d shut them down. they’ll talk to the unions before President John Grahek, 1-218-741-2482 That cost them this Christmas they’ll start another project. Treasurer Michael Syversrud, 107 S. 15th Ave. W., Virginia, Mn. 55792 shopping season, which they We’ll see. We’ll be there.” Recording Secretary Dan Hendrickson SSeason’s GGreetings! Thank You! Teamsters Local 346 and Unionized Concrete Suppliers on the Iron Range! The solidarity shown by Teamsters Local 346, East Range Ready Mix, Hawkinson Ready Mix, Schwartz Redi-Mix, Seppi Brothers, and Teamsters who drive for those companies, turned the Dollar General store job in Virginia from having only one We encourage you to please union contractor into being patronize these Unionized 100% UNION! Many of our Companies when considering members will have a better your home heating needs. Holiday Season because those Duluth Area/Northern Wisconsin businesses and workers refused Federated Coops, Inc. to supply concrete to the non- Harbor City union site. Their solidarity I.C.O. created jobs for our members Midland Services, Inc. who are local taxpayers! Iron Range/Grand Rapids Area If you live on the Iron Range and need concrete or Ferrellgas concrete products, please use those unionized firms! I.C.O. ~~ALL OUR MEMBERS THANK YOU!~~ Range Cooperatives

IronIron RangeRange BuildingBuilding && THANK YOU! ConstructionConstruction TradesTrades CouncilCouncil Call us, we’ll direct you to contractors who use skilled, area workers! TeamstersT President John Grahek, 1-218-741-2482 LocalL 346

PAGE 22 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 Best Wishes for the Holidays and a Happy New Year! If your Union isn’t listed here among our affiliates, call 218-724-1413 to learn how to become a member of our Regional Labor Movement! AFSCME Council 5 IBEW 366 (Canadian National) AFSCME 66 (City, County, Others) Insulators 49 AFSCME 695 (Minnesota DOT) Ironworkers 512 AFSCME 718 (Minnesota DNR) Laborers 1091 AFSCME 221 (MNDOT) Lake Superior News Guild 37008 AFSCME 1092 (Amalgamated MN State Human Services) Machinists District 165 AFSCME 1123 (Two Harbors Municipal) Machinists Lodge 1575 AFSCME 1934 (St. Louis County Jail) Mailers ML-62 AFSCME 2829 (Amalgamated Minnesota State Employees) Minnesota News Guild/Typographical/CWA 37002 AFSCME 2980 (Minnesota State Agricultural Employees) Minnesota Nurses Association AFSCME 3142 (Minnesota Public Safety) Musicians 18 AFSCME 3558 (Duluth Area Non-Profits) National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 114 AFSCME 3761 (St. Louis County Attorneys/Investigators) National Conference of Firemen & Oilers/SEIU 956 AFSCME 3801 (UMD Clerical/Technical) Office & Professional Employees 12 AFSCME 3802 (Silver Bay Veterans Home) Office & Professional Employees 277 AFSCME 3887 (N.E. MN Department of Corrections) Operating Engineers 49 AFSCME 4001 (Minnesota State College & University) Operating Engineers 70 American Postal Workers Union--Greater Northland Area Painters & Allied Trades 106 Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers, Grain Millers 167G Plumbers & Steamfitters 11 Boilermakers Lodge 647 Roofers 96 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers 1 Sheet Metal Workers 10 Carpenters Local 361 Stagehands 32 Cement Masons, Plasterers, Shophands 633 United Auto Workers 241 Communication Workers of America 7214 United Food & Commercial Workers 1189 Duluth Federation of Teachers 692 University Education Association (UMD) Education Minnesota-Cloquet Teachers United Steel Workers District 11 Education Minnesota-Proctor Teachers USW 1028 Education Minnesota-Willow River Teachers USW 1028 Retirees Education Minnesota-Wrenshall Teachers USW 9460 Fire Fighters 101 USW/PACE 776 Hermantown Teachers Federation 1096 United Transportation Union 1067 IBEW 31 (Utility Workers, Others) Workers United 99 IBEW 31 and 242 Retirees Workers United 150 IBEW 242 (Construction, TV, Others) Workers United Joint Board (Minnesota) Dan O’Neill, President Beth McCuskey, Vice President Jayme McKenna, Recording Secretary Sheldon Christopherson, Treasurer Larry Sillanpa, Reading Clerk Lori Doucette, Sergeant at Arms Brent Pykkonen, Assistant Sergeant at Arms Trustees Scott Dulas, Todd Erickson, Steve Risacher Member~North East Area Labor Council Executive Board Marie Pechek, Cathy Warner, Craig Olson, Tamara Jones

LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012 PAGE 23 Nolan wins again with 8CD DFLers as he lays out his plans for governing Labor was a large part of the Republicans against Oberstar Nolan said he knew Labor federal elections. And we need “We have to stand up for gathering Dec. 8 for an 8th and his predecessor John was energized and that some- to shorten election contests so Social Security and Medicare, Congressional District DFL Blatnik. Oberstar and Nolan thing good was going to hap- they don’t start the day after the which aren’t entitlements, Campaign Victory Celebration served six years together in the pen when unions mobilized election” Nolan said to cheers. they’re earned benefits,” he at the Duluth Entertainment U.S. House when Nolan repre- against Republican efforts to “Everyone’s campaigning and said. “Barack Obama stood up and Convention Center. It was sented Minnesota’s 6CD from turn Minnesota into a right to no one’s governing.” for the poor, the less fortunate, a rather subdued crowd for the 1975 to 1981. work state earlier this year. He again stated his desire to those who have been forgotten DFL having won every race in “Rick Nolan will not take “We saw labor step up like see a single payer health care and left behind. We have to the 8CD on Nov. 6, and having the easy way out,” Oberstar never before,” a fired up Nolan plan that will cover all work on building the middle taken over complete control of said. “Rick Nolan will make said. “The war on workers in Americans. class with better wages and state government. But former you proud to be DFL and proud this country has to stop. Unions We need to start paying benefits because that’s the way Congressman Jim Oberstar and to be Americans.” got us the wages and benefits to closer attention to global to step out of poverty. We need Congressman-elect Rick Nolan Nolan opened his keynote create the middle class and we warming or it may actually to stand up for public employ- brought energy to the ballroom. speech promising to “represent need to stand up for the union threaten our very survival ees, stand up for teachers, stand Oberstar and the DFL you with honesty and energy movement!” Nolan said. We can create jobs up for veterans, for women and remembered Meg Bye, who and make a difference in Nolan said the first bill he’ll by lessening our carbon foot- their reproductive rights and passed away May 30th. Her Washington. I feel the positive introduce when he returns to print with mass transportation equal pay.” husband, Don Bye, is 8CD energy, I feel more ready, more Congress will be to reverse the like the Northern Lights When Nolan finished he DFL Chair and he emceed the prepared because you matter, Citizens United ruling that Express train, just as scrubbers was swamped with well wish- party at the DECC. Oberstar, a this district matters, this nation allows unlimited money to be in coal fired power plants and ers congratulating him. They staunch Catholic, remembered matters. I never felt better in all dumped into political cam- catalytic converters on vehicles knew they had elected the right meeting Meg Bye when as a my life.” paigns. “Then I’ll introduce created jobs to take sulphur out guy to represent Minnesota’s young woman she decided to He said there is reason to be one for public financing for of the air. Eighth Congressional District. become a nun. proud of President Obama and “I thought she was perfect Nolan also wants to increase for the church, and then when the tax rate on millionaires and she left, I thought, she’s perfect billionaires, end the wars of for society,” Oberstar said. And choice, rebuild America rather she was in many ways. than engage in nation building Oberstar made a pitch to not elsewhere, and filibuster do away with the precinct cau- reform in the U.S. Senate. cus system, which is ques- Although he felt bad tioned every two years for it’s Democrats didn’t take back the lack of participation. U.S. House of Representatives, “We need to re-engage peo- he said the Democrats have the ple in government and the leverage in Washington and precinct caucus system is the they need to use it. way to do it,” Oberstar said. He Nolan thanked Labor for its also said to battle for election support of his campaign and day voter registration. for bringing him to victory. In introducing Nolan Ober- “We may have gotten out- star said more money was spent, but we had the better spent on defeating Nolan this message and support on the year than in 60 years by ground,” he said.

May you have a healthy and prosperous new year!

Left to right (top row): Sean Quinn, Stephanie Balmer, Jim Peterson, Jim Balmer (bottom row): Bob Falsani, Ronny Reindeer, Bill Thompson & Eric Beyer

Congressman-elect Rick Nolan signs an Operating Engi- neers Local 49 table sponsor placard for retired 49er Mike Kuitu. The union had endorsed Republican Chip Cravaack in his re-election bid but he was defeated by Democrat Nolan. The union bought a table at the 8CD DFL victory party Dec. 8, though. Nolan wrote on the placard “No hard feelings, so glad to have you on the team again.” PAGE 24 LABOR WORLD NEWS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2012