Support Striking Manitowoc Crane workers

[Kashka-Kat]

Road trip to Manitowoc anyone? I remember those first few days around the Square last February and when the trade union guys (& gals) started showing up it felt like that last scene of "It's a Wonderful Life" - you know, all the friends you didnt know you had, showing up to help out! So... I think I want to return the favor.

Sign petition in support if you are so inspired: http://act.aflcio.org/c/270/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=3222

Solidarity!
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From AFSCME email update:

Rally in Manitowoc with Striking Machinists at 1 pm on Sat. Dec. 10 at the Municipal Baseball Field, 2200 Grand Ave in Manitowoc.

Since Nov. 15, nearly 200 Machinists have been out on strike at Manitowoc Cranes. At issue is not wages or benefits but the fundamental right to a union.

Executives at Manitowoc Crane have taken a page from Scott Walker’s Union-Busting Hand Book. At the last minute, the company slipped union-busting language, similar to Gov. Walker’s collective bargaining bill, into the contract. Workers voted overwhelming (180-2) to reject the company’s proposal.

Both Machinists on strike and the company need to know that the Wisconsin labor movement and its supporters stand with the workers.

Machinists at Manitowoc Crane are taking a stand to defend their way of life. They have put their livelihoods on the line to provide an essential check on corporate power and greed, in order to ensure justice in the workplace.

As we head into this holiday season, here are other ways you can take a stand in solidarity with Striking Machinists at Manitowoc Crane:

• Make a contribution by mailing a check made out to MCI Strike Fund c/o Machinist Local Lodge 516 • PO Box 222 • Manitowoc WI 54221

• Donate to a holiday food and toy drive to assist families who have lost a paycheck. Send food and toys to IAMAW District Lodge 10 at 1650 S 38th St, Milwaukee WI 53215.

• Sign a petition to support the striking workers.

South Central Federation of Labor
1602 S. Park St. #228
Madison WI 53715

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[snacker]

1. Thank you for posting this.

I signed the petition, will attend the rally on Saturday and make a donation then. Solidarity!

[snacker]

2. Latest news:

http://www.wbay.com/story/16222243/2011/12/08/workers-laid-off-by-manitowoc-cranes-strike-cant-get-unemployment

Striking Manitowoc Crane workers can't get unemployment.
Please show your support. Thank you.

[Kashka-Kat]

3. actually these arent only striking union members, these are people

who are not represented and got laid off because of the strike. How truly sad....its a challenge but I hope the unions (and we who are fortunate enough to have union representaton and a job) can find a way to support these folks and not let them get thrown under the bus. Not let this be a wedge to divide union and non-union.

[madrchsod]

4. that`s my old union ...well a thousand years ago.

back in the 70`s when unions were strong and america did`t sell off labor to the cheapest bidders.