 |
|
Dennis Gionet, SMWIA Local 17; Sean LeClaire, SMWIA Local 17 (Left to Right) |
In case anyone is still wondering why we won this election be sure to read the rest of this e-mail. You'll hear from union volunteers and labor leaders in New Hampshire giving their opinions on the labor movements' contribution to our victory on Election Day.
Wayne Alterisio, NALC says: "This election was significant to me because of the strong concerted effort we were able to achieve. I never saw an election effort at this level – so many unions working towards one goal. And nothing was more rewarding than to see the labor movement have a decisive effect. I truly believe that our efforts put the candidates over the top. Now it's time to get to work. There is a great imbalance in this country and we can level the playing field and make sure working families in this country are rewarded for their hard work. All the tools are there to grow the labor movement. It has to happen, and we can make it happen."
Janice Kelble, APWU Local 230 says: "This election means a lot to the postal service, which has lost a lot of ground over the past 8 years. The Post Master General is convinced that we are going to be in for the fight of our lives over the next 5 years because of privatization. Privatization has invaded the postal service and our survival will depend on making sure we keep mail delivery a public service. For the first time in our history, postal service jobs are at stake and we need people in Washington that care about keeping the postal service a public service."
 |
|
Bob Haynes, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO |
Kevin Cash IBEW International Representative believes: "Our ability to elect Barack Obama, Jeanne Shaheen, Carol Shea-Porter, and Paul Hodes shows our willingness as a people to look out for future generations in this country."
Bob Haynes, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO explains: "This election marked a great day for America. We have a chance to stand up for working families in this country again, and union members are engaged in that process right now."
Lew Henry, NALC Local 44 says: "Our effort was crucial in this election. And hopefully with the new Congress and President we can make sure working people are paid a living wage and are once again respected by our government. I'm hopeful that we can make sure this happens. To start, we need to work on getting the Employee Free Choice Act passed."
 |
|
Brian Zahn, IUPAT District Council 35 |
John Laughlin, IUPAT District Council 35 says: "In this election we proved that when union members talk to each other we can make a real difference. I think it is important for everyone to understand that this election was about working families. It was about what we are going to do over the next few decades concerning jobs and healthcare – all the things we care about."
Carol Bates, AFGE Local 948 says: "Working men and women are a part of the change that is going to make this country better."
Dennis Adams, UA Local 131 explains: "I believe that our ability to get union members out to the polls on Election Day came down to the information we distributed during the campaign. Local union mail, labor walks, worksite leafleting, and phone banks all played a crucial role in getting our message out there, and I know for a fact, that message resonated with most of the members."
Comments