Daily Union Spotlight – NPMHU Local 301, Leafleting

 

Ed Barnes, NPMHU Local 301

This election is looking pretty good right now, and it's because of the hard work of unions like NPMHU Local 301. Members from Local 301 were recently at one of their worksites handing out leaflets to get their union brothers and sisters informed before they go out to vote in the next few days.

Ed Barnes from Local 301 made it a point to talk to union members about the Employee Free Choice Act: "This legislation would allow workers to form unions without any intimidation from the employer and make it easier for workers to have a voice at their workplace. Obama, Shaheen, Shea-Porter, and Hodes all support this legislation."

Dave McCloskey, another member from Local 301 spoke with union members on their way to work and said: "We are handing out information on the upcoming election which compares the candidates and their policies. Make sure to share this information with your friends and remember to get out and vote."

Dave McClosky, NPMHU Local 301

Larry Varga, a member of Local 301 says: "We are trying to get the members informed about the election and talk to them about the candidates that support working families."

Varga explains: "I identify myself as a Republican, and I am supporting Barack Obama. I am supporting Obama because he supports the Employee Free Choice Act which would make it much easier for workers to form unions."

Varga continues: "Another reason I am supporting Obama is because he is for universal health care. Everyone in this country has the right to quality heath insurance, and Obama is going to make sure that this is the case."

Varga believes: "This country needs leaders that are able to make tough decisions and will make sure we restore the middle class. Those people are Barack Obama, Jeanne Shaheen, Carol Shea- Porter and Paul Hodes. Those are the people we need to put into office to stand up for workers rights."

Varga says: "It's our responsibility to get as many people as possible involved in this election – Independents, Republicans, Democrats, and undecided voters. Get out there and support your union. Get the vote out for America."

This is our chance to take America back for working men and women and to invest in our future.