Monday, January 19, 2009

A letter from LL President, Mike Worrell

Brothers and Sisters:

I want to commend each member of our local for the solidarity you have shown, the sacrifices you have made, and the stance each of you took during the strike. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF! Although we did not receive the contract we know we deserve, we are returning with a contract!

Our struggle was not unlike the struggles of our brothers and sisters in the past. They too took a stand against the Carlisle groups of their day. Owners with obscene wealth and unbridled greed. Those brothers and sisters of the past had to take a stand when labor laws, needed to protect working families, were not there or not enforced. They too took a stand while the Benedict Arnolds, the Esaus, and the Judases of their day crossed the picket lines. But because there are still men and women willing to sacrifice and stand for what is right, the future of our nation becomes brighter. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF!

Brothers and Sisters, I encourage you to return to your jobs with your heads held high! Yes, the next ninety days will be another test for each of us. But rest assured that there is not a stronger or prouder local in the country. I want to thank each one who worked at the hall, who brought food, water, coffee, and firewood to the picket lines. And especially those who manned the picket lines in spite of the cold, wind, rain, and the holidays. I am honored to be serving as your president. God bless each of you.

In Solidarity,

Mike Worrell

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