tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197239142024-03-07T18:33:53.571-06:00Charlie AverillWelcome Friends of laborCharlie Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03743146870692106055noreply@blogger.comBlogger2043125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19723914.post-56077917387406573062020-09-26T16:06:00.001-05:002020-09-26T16:06:56.964-05:00Splice the Main BraceSplice The Main Brace
A sailing ship's main brace is a rope attached to its main spar. Splicing it (making a connection in it by interweaving strands) would have been a particularly onerous task, and the phrase probably arose from the custom of awarding sailors who did it...an extra ration of rum.
Our retirees have had to stay at home more often than usual, cancel vacations, stay out of restaurants and away from ball games and distance themselves from parents and grand-children and many other stressful things.
Besides serving as chapter officers for the last four years and having to keep our members together by changing meeting times and places, our members have supported us all the way.
So to all of you who have been patient with us and have gone the extra mile to stay informed, involved and active and continue in our purposes of bettering the communities in which we live, furthering the policies of our union and participating in political and legislative actions…please give yourselves a pat on the back and take a well deserved break and then go and...Splice the Main Brace!
Charlie Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03743146870692106055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19723914.post-33249172357830002572020-06-29T14:14:00.002-05:002020-06-29T14:14:36.974-05:00Vote him Away!<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TkU1ob_lHCw" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>Charlie Averillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03743146870692106055noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19723914.post-3524842976303550192020-06-06T21:46:00.002-05:002020-06-06T21:46:11.079-05:00Voting During COVID-19<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; word-wrap: break-word;">
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Casting your ballot in-person on Election Day might be how you’ve always voted. However, we’ve also never seen a global health pandemic like the coronavirus, which could in all likelihood be a real obstacle to in-person voting come the November election. Luckily, that does not mean you should expect any difficulty in voting. </div>
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Did you know that in 36 states you don’t even have to turn out to the polls on Election Day to cast your ballot? Instead, a growing number of states are going to great lengths to protect voters, expand access, and ensure everyone can vote regardless of who you are or what your barriers to in-person voting are. </div>
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Making voting easier for everyone isn’t a partisan issue. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have been elected in states that allow for no-excuse/absentee mail balloting.</div>
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If anyone wants to make the false claim that “convenience voting” favors a particular political party, then they aren’t being honest. “Convenience voting” favors voters. Period. It can be confusing to think about all the different ways Americans vote. But, finding out how you can vote most easily isn’t difficult at all! </div>
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In fact, the USW has developed an easy online tool for our members and families to find out more information about voting in your state. You can link to this tool and search for your state by going to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl py34i1dx gpro0wi8" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uswvoices.org%2Fstate-voting-information%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2toUogznfF3KKGMT02IPw6iVhHesyp9bEQrt3Y3U2UK21IyqNfIjVzNac&h=AT0Q5RqLGNmMKOIJgMNZiu4NXueFBCgZ2FAOGVC5mz9ddpjxkxdTF3QSnyd64V4StwIlryLCQ1ii-q3XyAnOyqmnFOABPS_AUUJK7FqWifa15nwnBRabefnnmu7Gx0Qn1YgwB20&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT2UJgn0Cfviidzsuztw3rt6yJ0E0gR5af-t3vNw32B-p3r4WWjErhFcmyASURlwnr8RC_r-Nl-sqkGSO00ISZH6lxyWUGo64xNunrdFCCNfCZLEqUnhYq8Ffhv-h6bs4oiPGuY_" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--blue-link); cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0" target="_blank">www.uswvoices.org/state-voting-information</a></span></div>
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If you have any difficulty using the above link for any reason, you can call the Int’l SOAR Office toll-free at 866-208-4420, and we would be happy to assist you.</div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">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.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">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. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">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. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-size: large;">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!</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Many of you recently attended a USW sponsored town hall meeting to discuss issues that are important to active and retired members regarding endorsement of a candidate in the upcoming election. Also, SOAR and active members filled out a survey to identify their main concerns. It should come as no surprise that a significant number of active and retired members agreed on what the two most important issues were to them. On many occasions I have stated SOAR and the active members of our union share many concerns because they impact all of us during and after our employment with the company end. These results support that position.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The USW has published the results of the top concerns of our members who attended the town hall meetings or filled out the survey. The top concern of those who expressed concern was Affordable Health Care/Prescription Drugs. This issue was identified as the top issue by 87 percent, followed by Retirement Security with 86 percent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">The results of this survey not only help the USW in the selection of candidates to support, but it also shows the close connection between active and retired members in our Union. Just because we have left our employer, there is no reason to leave our Union and no reason for our Union to leave us. While the International fully supports SOAR, many locals do not. They view SOAR simply as a retiree club and see no connection between the groups. We need to stay involved if we expect to have any impact on our level of retirement and we need to form more active and involved SOAR chapters in our union. </span></div>
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It may be Women’s History month or even International Women’s Day or whatever. However, as far as labor leaders are concerned, I would much rather call it the International Labor Leader Spouse’s Day or whatever might be politically correct. After all, without the support of these wonderful spouses, whether male or female who put up with the meetings and activities of their loved one, where in the heck would we be as a movement for labor progress. They are the ones that really and truly are the ones that go the extra mile in support of the one they love. Now...they are really the people who deserve our recognition, appreciation and honor.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">“Your Union, Your Voice” Membership Survey out Now</span></b></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">This is your union, and your voice matters. That's why we're embarking on an effort this year to hear from as many of you as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">This is very important to me and our entire executive board. It's especially important as we head into an election that impacts the work we do as a union: bargaining and enforcing good contracts to secure fair wages, dependable benefits, and safe working conditions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Whether we like it or not, workplace health and safety; wage and overtime regulations; retirement security; and our right to organize and bargain collectively are all tied to local, state, and federal laws and the people making them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">We want to work together to endorse and elect the right people, and that starts with determining which candidates’ values best align with ours as a union. To do this, we need to look at their backgrounds, past voting records, and ask them directly with <a href="https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mps2/c/DwE/ni0YAA/t.2yb/EzR1O-b9T7qEV6QXOvFXsg/h4/wgN1uyO95mv5QzWYdT7W8jRxTQt6qYne-2Bhdz1FIN91X1MB4SAyRzcU5RLzEJjqDrZwE95S0fOYFCLNJ42W2QO2NOUxRmV9E9oH4YX2QMoo95GSb4icrfSbSbIx8nRSrE6ulG6HecLeS-2F8CyNSEcNpt6nRsUuZYdWmJ0Luco4KKTd7OozAIn9cVUzXvUl4Wck4zQ-2FMFEc5CRN1devY8cvnhO3FgkoCOO49NBsc-2B1d39tBXwI4lVfPCGZoM6O7kEKEp-2F6ekWUMwZugghDUn5xlYpaXx7TJ8JqY0D2Uy-2BTJSTb7t6W9KHb6ZiG0KfVPoxwd/-EtT"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: #021eaa; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">our candidate questionnaire.</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Learn more about how we can get this done and tell us what matters to you by taking our survey -- you can find it all and more on our <a href="https://u1584542.ct.sendgrid.net/mps2/c/DwE/ni0YAA/t.2yb/EzR1O-b9T7qEV6QXOvFXsg/h6/wgN1uyO95mv5QzWYdT7W8pndX2wPxh3zIuJT0Sqj0Bgj2msa9Yrs9UsY4avaBJ4pmz7IWiDcttD6SBA4Kqeu0VcZre3KhusdZmV-2B8voY6eVbf23npiftCN3jhnuZfVwhRMkW-2F7kkQqY9wsE1Fpj0NC8BmAHuQbEqvlbowF-2Fo1o4ZHYhT-2BVk442FEWY0J0cMoqCZyX7iVVb9Flg1k8G4LTjKsG2L00zDLHtP8cv9-2FrIZ3TfWyjZGWkAnd-2FnyrBxCEsWy-2BW6Sw4ucYVBQqjhGaB-2BsJuRJcmzPu7cx4VMMa-2Fvs-3D/0uEy"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 255); color: #021eaa; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">USW Voices website.</span></a> (www.uswvoices.org)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">We’ve all heard the old saying, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” and so we know and realize that keeping our mouths shut when changes need to be made is just asking for things to stay as they are. Sort of like when the preacher says, “Speak now, or forever hold your peace” before a wedding. What he really means is, “if you don’t object now, then you have no complaints in the future so you can just forget trying to do anything about what’s bothering you.” So...let our USW leadership know what’s on your mind and what’s important to you by taking the survey above. Also, by attending a town hall meeting. To find a location in your area, go to <a href="http://www.uswvoices.org/"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; color: #021eaa; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">www.uswvoices.org</span></a> and click on “FIND A TOWNHALL” near the bottom of the webpage. Or, contact your District office to find out more... </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: "Brush Script MT"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">Charlie Averill, Emeritus member</span></div>
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