Communist
21st October 2009, 03:23
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RALLY IN SUPPORT OF LOCKED-OUT STEELWORKERS IN BAY CITY, MICHIGAN
Day: Thursday, October 22
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Where: 508 McGraw Street, Bay City, MI (Carquest distribution center)
Bring canned goods, water, firewood, coffee (cans), hand and foot
warmers, and solidarity picket signs.
For more information: 989-450-2397
Sponsored by United Steelworkers Local 128934-02
NOTE: If you or your organization are unable to attend the rally
please send a statement of support to United Steelworkers Local
128934-02 president, Dan Nadolski, at dnadolski(AT)usw.org. (http://mail01.mail.com/scripts/mail/compose.mail?compose=1&.ob=93f7ceb51f438c46b661c5c4b59d5c3d2dbab82a&composeto=dnadolski%40usw.org)
Solidarity forever!
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Locked out steelworkers need support
By Bryan G. Pfeifer
About 70 members of United Steelworkers Local 128934-02 in Bay City,
Mich., are picketing a Carquest distribution center after being locked
out by the company. Many of the locked out workers are long-term
employees.
The company refused to agree to a further extension to contract talks
after an initial extension was up at midnight Sept. 24. The contract
with parent General Parts International Inc. expired Sept. 1. The
union proposed extending the negotiations until Oct. 30 but the
company locked them out instead on Sept. 25, when company
representatives told the Steelworkers to leave the premises.
On Sept. 28, union members attempted to block six tractor-trailer
trucks from leaving the distribution center but were dispersed by
state police from the Bay City Post and Motor Carrier division, and
Bay City police and sheriffs deputies. With the help of the police,
the company is now bringing in scabs from temporary service
agencies.
But the union and their allies continue to picket and are appealing
for help. Supporters can join them at 508 McGraw St. in Bay City from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Supporters coming to the
picket line are encouraged to bring solidarity picket signs and
provisions such as water, coffee, snacks, etc.
Support messages can be called into the union hall at 989-667-0660 or
e-mailed to the locals president, Dan Nadolski, at dnadolski(AT)usw.org. (http://mail01.mail.com/scripts/mail/compose.mail?compose=1&.ob=93f7ceb51f438c46b661c5c4b59d5c3d2dbab82a&composeto=dnadolski%40usw.org)
Supporters can also call Carquests customer care line to demand the
company bargain in good faith with the Steelworkers: 1-877-735-2233.
Or call the Bay City Carquest at 989-686-3114.
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An injury to one is an injury to all!
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RALLY IN SUPPORT OF LOCKED-OUT STEELWORKERS IN BAY CITY, MICHIGAN
Day: Thursday, October 22
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Where: 508 McGraw Street, Bay City, MI (Carquest distribution center)
Bring canned goods, water, firewood, coffee (cans), hand and foot
warmers, and solidarity picket signs.
For more information: 989-450-2397
Sponsored by United Steelworkers Local 128934-02
NOTE: If you or your organization are unable to attend the rally
please send a statement of support to United Steelworkers Local
128934-02 president, Dan Nadolski, at dnadolski(AT)usw.org. (http://mail01.mail.com/scripts/mail/compose.mail?compose=1&.ob=93f7ceb51f438c46b661c5c4b59d5c3d2dbab82a&composeto=dnadolski%40usw.org)
Solidarity forever!
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Locked out steelworkers need support
By Bryan G. Pfeifer
About 70 members of United Steelworkers Local 128934-02 in Bay City,
Mich., are picketing a Carquest distribution center after being locked
out by the company. Many of the locked out workers are long-term
employees.
The company refused to agree to a further extension to contract talks
after an initial extension was up at midnight Sept. 24. The contract
with parent General Parts International Inc. expired Sept. 1. The
union proposed extending the negotiations until Oct. 30 but the
company locked them out instead on Sept. 25, when company
representatives told the Steelworkers to leave the premises.
On Sept. 28, union members attempted to block six tractor-trailer
trucks from leaving the distribution center but were dispersed by
state police from the Bay City Post and Motor Carrier division, and
Bay City police and sheriffs deputies. With the help of the police,
the company is now bringing in scabs from temporary service
agencies.
But the union and their allies continue to picket and are appealing
for help. Supporters can join them at 508 McGraw St. in Bay City from
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Supporters coming to the
picket line are encouraged to bring solidarity picket signs and
provisions such as water, coffee, snacks, etc.
Support messages can be called into the union hall at 989-667-0660 or
e-mailed to the locals president, Dan Nadolski, at dnadolski(AT)usw.org. (http://mail01.mail.com/scripts/mail/compose.mail?compose=1&.ob=93f7ceb51f438c46b661c5c4b59d5c3d2dbab82a&composeto=dnadolski%40usw.org)
Supporters can also call Carquests customer care line to demand the
company bargain in good faith with the Steelworkers: 1-877-735-2233.
Or call the Bay City Carquest at 989-686-3114.
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An injury to one is an injury to all!
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