In Transit

I apologize for the lull in posts, especially with everything that is going on in the movement these days.  I am in the thick of moving my wife and son with me to Huntington, WV.  I should resume normal postings within a week or two.


Until then, here's something to ponder.  Why is the word strike viewed as a dirty word in America, when it is still viewed as a legitimate strategy in almost every other industrialized nation in the world.  Is it PATCO? Is it the lack of striker replacement laws?  Is it something else?


In Solidarity,

Joseph

Quick Update on Ohio

Just returned from what is quickly becoming my regular Tuesday trip to Columbus, and got the chance to talk to some old school union members about their time in the movement, and we got to talking about the importance of strikes.

More on this in my next entry.

In Solidarity,

Joseph

Elections: Union Style

As I write this, I am three hours into overseeing delegate elections at one of the hospitals I represent. I am impressed with the turnout, as well as the amount of members who are active and know their contract.

I recommend volunteering for the election committee at your union, as it is a good experience, and a good reminder of why democracy is important.

In Solidarity,

Joseph

The Virtual Picket Line recently passed the 3000 visit threshold. I know that's not major news, but it's astounding for me. I wonder if we can hit the 5000 mark before our one year anniversary.

I just wanted to say a quick thank you to the regular visitors here. Thank you!

In solidarity,

Joseph

Pictures from the S.B. 5 Protest in Ohio

Here are a few pics I snapped the other day in Columbus:

Good Stuff.  Sad that S.B. 5 passed, but I don't think we've heard the last of this fight.

Referendum Anyone?

In Solidarity,

Joseph

Hoffa, a Nun, and some Puppets Walked Into a Bar...

Well, they all made appearances in Columbus, anyway.  Yesterday's rally was a wonderful thing to be a part of, as 25,000 people gathered in solidarity to fight the job killing, union busting, steaming pile of you-know-what known as S. B. 5 in Ohio. 

Teamsters President James Hoff, SEIU President Mary Kay Henry, some fired up Dominican Nuns, and yes, even a large collection of puppets all made appearances.  Let's keep the pressure on as we fight to save collective bargaining rights in Ohio!

In Solidarity,

Joseph