I would like to welcome all of our new members and invite you to attend your union meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m., 12 noon, 3:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., or 11:15 p.m. at 3852 Buchanan Ave SW. 

We have many different events during the year.  Please watch the auto view, bulletin boards, or TV monitors for upcoming events.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Women in their 20’s and 30’s should have a clinical breast exam at least every three years and every year for women 40 and older.

Life Steps will be in the plant in October with information and cancer facts for women and men.  Yes, there are tests for our men too.  Make sure to make your appointment and keep it.  That’s something we should not put off until tomorrow, or two, or three years.

Labor Day

I would like to thank the chairperson of the Labor Day Committee – our own Greg Golembiewski from 730.  He worked so hard to make sure everything went well and it did.  I heard nothing but positive feedback except for the long line for the food, and I know that will be better next year.  Again, thank you to:

·        Director Don Oetman

·        Assistant Director Mike Bieber

·        The secretaries (at Regional and Local 730)

·        Bruce Gravelin for the great photos he got.

·        All the volunteers that made it such a fun and educational day for all of us. 

Communication Workers of America has the only unionized wireless company – Cingular.  You can check it out at wwwCingularSwitch.com for information about making the switch to the company that cares about workers’ rights or to register for follow-up information if you are still under contract to another carrier. 

Some 40,000 Cingular workers are represented by CWA and work under union contracts providing regular wage increases, good benefits, and a voice on the job.  Sound familiar?

More Good Union Made News

All King Louie American products will be union made in the USA.  On March 22, 2006 King Louie went up for sale.  The domestic operation was immediately snapped up by Michael Lerner, son of Mouis Leaner, who co-founded King Louie in 1937.  Company officials have assured the union that employees will not experience any reduction in wages or benefits as a result of the transition.

Help Needed 

Now through November 7^th we are needed to help on the election.  Local 730’s day is Monday and the time is 7 to 9 p.m. at the CAP office to phone bank.  We are also needed to do lit drops for candidates every Saturday through the election.  So if you can help in any way, please stop by the CAP office at 4330 Stafford (Local 19) or the Dem Headquarters at 909 Cherry Street.

Cap Tickets

All leadership is selling Cap tickets, so if you’d like a chance to win $10,000 or if you would like to help support candidates that support us, stop your committeeperson or anyone in leadership and they’ll be glad to sell you a ticket or a book for $10.

Calendar of Events

Friday, October 20

·        The Annual Retirees’ Excellence Award Dinner will be held at Region 1D.

·        Open House at the plant 11-7 p.m.

Civil Rights Quilt Raffle Drawing Nov 27

The Civil Rights Committee is holding a fundraiser to help the community of Tutwiler, Mississippi.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Saturday, November 4

Arts and Crafts Show will be held at Region 1D

November

Our Veterans Committee will have a display in the plant honoring our Veterans for their many years of service.

Barb Henderson, President