Regarding the AFL-CIO's endorsement. Just because the AFL-CIO endorses Mr. Obama does not mean it helps our industry and the members
whom draw their paychecks from the industry most of us work in.
Mr.Obama and Co. have no answers nor even suggestions on what we should do for energy independence. Let alone he and his party are unwilling to even explore opening up domestic drilling which would only benefit the majority of the locals signatories which would only in turn benefit the locals members. Alone the trickle down effect to our economy if that were brought to reality.
It seems a local has to descent organized labor for the benefit of it's self by un thought endorsements.
Horse and buggy days are not an option especially when our paychecks depend on what they will not explore.
Chris Grimaldi
Updated July 23, 2008
Dear Brothers & Sisters of Local 333,
Your unions’ web site is attempting to be a source of communication to you, the membership. But true communication is two-way in nature, and it is very important to here from you, the hard-working men and women who pay the bills here at the Union Hall. We work for you and want to know “what’s on your mind”.
For personal emails to the president, secretary/treasurer, or your delegate, send your correspondence to the addresses under the “Email Addresses” tab on the union web site.
If you want your message to be considered for publication on the Local 333 web site please use the address below. Your name and union card number will be included with your message on the web site. If you do not want your message on the web site just indicate so in your message.
Messages without your name and card number cannot be included on the web site. We are not interested in starting a blog connected to Local 333 at this time because of the ongoing election protest.
Please send your mail to membermail@umdlocal333.com
Let’s get back to being mariners united in strength for the good of all and our families.
Your Union Brother,
Steve Oravets
Card # 49510
Updated June 10, 2008