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Convention Wraps Up With Resolutions on Peace, Safety, Civil Liberties and Worker Rights

August 28, 2015

The final session of the UE 74th National Convention on Thursday morning, August 20, discussed and approved several more resolutions, including "Stop the Dismantling of Public Education", "Build Union Co-ops", "Justice and Peace for the Peoples of Palestine and Israel," "For Peace, Jobs, and a Pro-Worker Foreign Policy", "Defend Civil Liberties", "Support the Family Farmer", "Fight Workplace Closings," "For a Safe and Healthy Workplace, Fix OSHA Now", and "Workplace Struggle."

UE Marches and Rallies for Justice in Baltimore

August 27, 2015

On Monday afternoon, August 17, following two very busy sessions conducting the business oif the convention, UE Convention delegates marched to Baltimore City Hall to rally for Black Lives Matter, the Fight for 15 and a Union, and in support of hotel workers at the Baltimore Hilton, where the convention is being held, who are fighting for a fair contract through their union, UNITE HERE. Hotel workers joined UE in the march.

International Solidarity is Focus of Tuesday Afternoon Convention Session

August 26, 2015

Following workshops, the convention reconvened late Tuesday afternoon to hear from international guests and discuss the resolution on International Labor Solidarity. Leah Fried, UE director of international strategies, introduced the guests from the FAT of Mexico, the CSN from Quebec, and for the first time at this year's convention, a delegation from the Italian metalworkers union FIOM-CGIL, including two GE workers from Florence.

Tuesday Morning Convention Session Focuses on Education

August 26, 2015

The Tuesday morning session of the UE Convention, on August 18, included a report from the Education Committee and discussion of UE's internal education and leadership training, with delegates describing how steward classes and other education had strengthened their locals and helped people develop. Leo Grzegorszewski, chief plant steward of Local 506, described his local’s monthly classes for stewards and members. He thanked Eastern Region President Deb Gornall for her leadership in this program.

Monday Morning Convention Session Adopts 5 Resolutions, Hears Guest Speakers

August 25, 2015

Monday morning, August 17, was the second session of UE's 74th National Convention, and it featured extensive discussion on resolutions including Oppose Right to Work, Stop Privatization, Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Employees, Fight Racism and Still Fighting to Advance Women's Rights, all of which were approved. Delegates also heard from two guest speakers: President Larry Hanley of the Amalgamated Transit Union, who has revitalized that union and built alliances with transit riders to defend and strengthen public transit; and Rep.

UE Kicks Off 74th Convention with Inspiring Sunday Session

August 17, 2015

The UE 74th National Convention got underway with a Sunday morning session. As delegates gathered in the ballroom at the Baltimore Hilton, they were entertained by a wonderful singing ensemble, the DC Labor Chorus, the first of several labor music artists who will open the sessions through the week.

Deb Gornall, president of UE’s Eastern Region, which is host to this year’s convention, then took the podium to call the meeting to order and welcome the delegates. She then turned the chair over to General President Bruce Klipple, the permanent chairperson of the convention.

Young Activists Learn UE History and Learn About Logistics Industry

August 16, 2015

Saturday, August 15 was the second day of the two-day Movement Makers Conference for UE Young Activists, leading up to the UE 74th National Convention which begins Sunday morning. Young activists learned more about the warehouse and logistics industry, after leafleting a huge Amazon warehouse the day before. UE International Rep. Mark Meinster explained the central role this industry plays in the U.S.

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