On May 28th members of GMP Local 17 will have a chance during the May monthly union meeting to vote for the delegates that we will send to the 73rd Quadrennial Convention which will convene from Monday, August 4 to Saturday, August 9th 2008 in Las Vegas. Six members will be allowed to attend, not including the President of GMP Local 17, Carlos Contreras. There are several reasons why I wish to be elected. Most importantly, I am against any union dues increase. I believe that the union needs to tighten their belts just like everybody else has during these economically tough times. There are other reasons, of course. If you see me at work ask me about them and I will be happy to expand upon it.
I believe that the convention should be an opportunity to learn and a chance to teach what we have learned to the members who cannot attend. I will use this site to blog live from the event and I will post video blogs so that everyone that desires to can find out what is happening at the convention. I pledge to bring back what I have learned and share this information with anyone who is interested. The use of this website will allow members to send feedback to me about what I am reporting. This goes along with my belief that our union will be stronger when everybody has a chance to participate and influence our union. The way we can achieve this is by activating committees that are in our bylaws but are currently unoccupied, and by giving members the educational tools so they can become better union members. I hope that this website can become the beginning of a conversation between union members so that we can share our knowledge and experience with each other. There is nothing more dangerous then an educated union member!
I am asking for your vote at the monthly union meeting on May 28th, 2008.
Where: The Union Hall at 205 1/2 S. Santa Cruz Ave.
Times are 6:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.
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