I believe there is a special place in heaven for the wives/husbands/partners (WHP) of active and retired union members. You know who you are. You are the ones who have supported, and encouraged, your WHP for many years. Through thick and thin.
You are the ones who sat at the back of union halls through endless meetings and conferences. You are the ones who waited in parking lots, hotel hallways and lobbies to join your loved one. You are the ones who gladly, without complaint, attended rallies, picket lines, and many tasteless dinners (although those meals were a treat for me as I didn't have to prepare them.)
You are the ones who cheered your WHP when a political bill they were supporting passed. Or a contract ratified. Or a grievance won. And, we were proud. And, we cheered when our loved one was recognized for their sacrifice and service.
You are the ones who gladly went to parent-teacher night, little league games, and high school events because our WHP had a union meeting or important event.
When he gave a speech, I admired Leo Gerard for thanking his wife and family for their love, support, and sacrifice through the years he was USW president. Nice!
Take care, be safe, stay healthy! And wear your mask!!
Source: From the Elaine Says column of the May/June 2020 edition of The SOAR Chapter Connection newsletter by Elaine Averill
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