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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 08:57 PM
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Life changing event DU knows before most of my friends & family

Marta was first to know. I took her out to dinner to celebrate. The DU came next. I had to go to an appeals hearing for a member of my union. After that a small meeting I didn't expect. I'm totally in shock. Something I thought was 5 years down the line is now in my immediate future. The Vice President of my union (AFSCME Local 251) has decided to retire this December. Our local elections are this fall. I'm running. I feel I have more than a very good chance to be elected. I've wanted this for several years. Time will tell. It is up to the 500 + members to decide.

OS

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Skinner ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 08:58 PM
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1. Excellent!
Go for it! Good luck!
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jkshaw Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:00 PM
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2. All the luck in the world, Steve!
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havocmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:01 PM
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3. AFSCME Local 251 is damned lucky to have such a fine candidate
:toast:
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:01 PM
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4. My dear Omaha Steve!
No one, NO ONE, deserves this more than you do!

Keep up the excellent work, and go for it!

:yourock:

K&R

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jedr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:01 PM
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5. I read your posts often; the timing couldn't be better;
Edited on Thu Jan-15-09 09:04 PM by jedr
Our country needs people like you to lead the union movement into the 21st century. Best of luck to you. As an AFSCME union member my self .......:toast:
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:02 PM
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6. I thought you were going to say you were pregnant.
Congrats anyhow! :party:
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Oceansaway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:04 PM
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7. Good Luck Steve...
i was a dept. steward, committee chair on the Womens Comm.

and ran for Sec. of the Union but lost....no regrets !

UAW Local #281 (John Deere)....proud retiree now....

I'm rooting for ya buddy !!
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tnlefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:04 PM
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8. Good luck to you!
:fingers crossed: :hi:
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pnwmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:04 PM
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9. Best of luck! n/t
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:05 PM
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10. Congrats Steve!!! I know you're going to win.
Can I call you Hoffa after you do?

I kid, I kid.
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KoKo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:06 PM
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11. Congratulations! Go For It...Well Deserved!
:applause:
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:07 PM
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12. The best for
you Steve! :patriot:
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Happyhippychick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:08 PM
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13. Wow! Good luck and thanks for telling us!
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JuniperLea Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:08 PM
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14. That is excellent!
All the best of luck to you!
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ColbertWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:10 PM
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15. Great news! Go Omaha Steve! n/t
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madokie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:12 PM
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16. cool
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Libertyfirst Donating Member (583 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:17 PM
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17. You are eloquent and faithful on behalf of unions, I am thankful
for your presence on DU and I wish you the best of luck. Your union could not pick a better representative.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:18 PM
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18. That's Great
:)
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Jackpine Radical Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:19 PM
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19. Good show, Steve. I'm an old AFSCME guy myself.
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Fire1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:19 PM
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20. That's wonderful Steve!!
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Political_Junkie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:22 PM
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21. Alright!
Best of luck! :toast:
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Dervill Crow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:25 PM
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22. Congratulations to you and to your union members, too!
I know from reading your posts that you've got what it takes. Good on ya!
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mdmc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:25 PM
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23. Under 600 voters?
Should be an easy win for someone willing to work hard and politic. Best of luck and keep us in the know. In fact, put us to work... lets take these netroots to the next level...

one question-
how can DU help you?

We will..
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DainBramaged Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:27 PM
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24. No one deserves it more.
:toast:
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Brucie Kibbutz Donating Member (704 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:34 PM
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25. If I had a vote to give, you would get it, Steve.
If things are ever going to get any better for working folks, it's going to take union men and women uniting and demanding a portion of the profits the corporate executives hoard for themselves.

Best of luck and let us know how it turns out. :fistbump:
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eridani Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:50 PM
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26. Go for it!
And consider public office after that.
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MiniMe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 09:51 PM
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27. The AFSCME in DC, which I assume is a national office
Has an Obama countdown clock in their window, a Yes we can banner, and a President Barack Obama banner. I love walking past that place every day on my way to work.
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BadGimp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:02 PM
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28. Best of luck!
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billyoc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:04 PM
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29. Best of luck, Steve.
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antigop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:05 PM
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30. Best of luck to you, Steve. You will be great! Thanks for your posts. n/t
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readmoreoften Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:06 PM
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31. I whole-heartedly wish I could vote for you, Steve.
You are truly a man of the people with real concern for workers. Best of luck!
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gristy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:10 PM
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32. Very good, Steve.
Best of luck!
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Stinky The Clown Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:14 PM
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33. They will be lucky to have you
Bon chance!
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stevedeshazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:33 PM
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34. Good Steve karma to you
:)
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 10:53 PM
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35. Hearty good luck and congrats. You are dedicated and will do great! nt
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roody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 11:29 PM
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36. Very cool!
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Oldtimeralso Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-15-09 11:34 PM
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37. The Du recognizes that you are an asset to all organized labor
I hope your local recognizes you too.
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tom_paine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 12:36 AM
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38. Good luck, Steve. I can't think of a more deserving person.
:hi: :toast:
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Pithlet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 12:40 AM
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39. I wish I could vote for you. Good luck!
:woohoo:
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cliffordu Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 12:43 AM
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40. Good luck, Steve!!! K&R!!!
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barbtries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:00 AM
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41. good luck omaha steve
with your dedication and hard work you should be a shoo-in. do lots of good.
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Greyhound Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:04 AM
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42. Very cool, good luck to you. n/t
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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 08:57 AM
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43. Thanks for all the good karma

It means so much to have the friends I've made here to offer so much support. I start telling my non DU friends & relatives today. I'm still very excited.

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Maven Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:19 AM
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44. Go get it, Steve!!!
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Bluenorthwest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:27 AM
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45. They will be lucky to have you!
Good luck!
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:30 AM
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46. Do well.
:)
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Peacetrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:32 AM
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47. Congrats Omaha Steve..
As the wife of an AFSCME member up in Iowa, we will be thinking about you..
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Just-plain-Kathy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:54 AM
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48. Good Luck Steve!!
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Supply Side Jesus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 10:57 AM
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49. Congrats Brother!
500 members?! wow, good size local! Now the real fun begins! lol
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glitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 11:38 AM
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50. Woohoo! Good Luck! nt
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Soylent Brice Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 11:51 AM
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51. congrats and good luck!!!!!
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Festivito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 01:16 PM
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52. Best wishes for you and your fellows. /nt
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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 01:19 PM
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53. Best of luck.
You'll be great.
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chill_wind Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:03 PM
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54. Best wishes for you. K & R!
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sazemisery Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:27 PM
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55. Run, Steve, Run and
WIN BIG. K&R
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mitchum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:28 PM
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56. Steve, you are a good man and I hope you win
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4 t 4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:34 PM
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57. Good Luck to You!
Bring Back Unions- all working americans should have unions.
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Blue Diadem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:40 PM
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58. Best of luck to you.
I can't think of anyone more deserving.

Good luck Steve.
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bananas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 02:58 PM
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59. Good luck!
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:05 PM
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60. Don't doubt yourself so much, you are ready. Congo-Rats! nt
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Joanne98 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:06 PM
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61. YAY! Go Steve!!!!!!!
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kirby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:08 PM
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62. Good luck! n/t
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wildbilln864 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:11 PM
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63. good luck! nt
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Sherman A1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:11 PM
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64. Best of Luck to You Steve
From a member of UFCW 655
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:15 PM
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65. Go for it. I was union local secretary and president off and on for
eleven years, state secretary as long and a member of the state labor council. It was a blast.
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:16 PM
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66. Could not happen to a better person!
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mod mom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:37 PM
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67. Wishing you the best of luck!
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dcsmart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:40 PM
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68. "There is power in a union"


:toast:

:kick:


:headbang:
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psychmommy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:40 PM
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69. good luck. a strong union is so important.
don't get so busy with union stuff that you forget about us.
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rtassi Donating Member (486 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:42 PM
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70. Congratulations ....
and remember to keep working for everybody's benefit!

Peace
rt
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defendandprotect Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 03:45 PM
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71. Good to have UNION here at DU -- and best wishes -- !!!
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asdjrocky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 04:18 PM
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72. Go get em Steve.
Need some help on the campaign?
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 04:21 PM
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73. Best of luck!
:bounce: :toast:
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madmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 04:25 PM
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74. Congrats and good luck!
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kimmylavin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 04:38 PM
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75. Go Steve!
I'm the wife of a Local 80 brother, I'm soon to be a Local 700 "brother"...
and we're both WISHING YOU GREAT LUCK!
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Triana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 04:57 PM
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76. GOOD LUCK Omaha Steve!!!
Hope you win - you'll make a great Union VP.
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CrispyQ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 05:07 PM
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77. Good luck Steve!
You are a tireless voice for labor & deserving of this opportunity! The best!!
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myrna minx Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 05:28 PM
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78. Best of luck to you, Steve. n/t
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AllyCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 05:48 PM
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79. Union Power! Congrats...keep us posted how it all goes
Hope to hear good news soon. You'll be awesome in this position.
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Ken Burch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:05 PM
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80. Good luck, brother.
n/t.
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:06 PM
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81. Best of luck to you, Steve!
I'm honored and pleased to share in your good news. Please keep us posted!

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OhioChick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:11 PM
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82. I wish you the best of luck, Steve!
:)
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City Lights Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:15 PM
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83. Best of luck to you, Steve! nt
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ogneopasno Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:16 PM
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84. Best of luck to you, Omaha Steve -- Let us know how we can help, if we can.
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:22 PM
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85. Congratulations. I have no doubt that you will win, and do a superb job!!
:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:
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midnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:33 PM
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86. You would have my vote if I could vote- good luck....
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tbyg52 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:33 PM
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87. Best wishes! nt
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1776Forever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:43 PM
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88. Best of luck - It is your time - Sometimes we don't have a say when it comes.
Edited on Fri Jan-16-09 06:43 PM by 1776Forever
The best to you and your family - Give it your best Steve!
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Bluzmann57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:45 PM
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89. Good luck to you
I hope the brothers and sisters of your local vote you in overwhelmingly. Something tells me that you will be a fine President.
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frylock Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:46 PM
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90. best of luck!!
keep us posted, man!
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 06:53 PM
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91. Congratulations and good luck to you. Very neat.
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murielm99 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 07:22 PM
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92. They couldn't do any better than to elect you!
They are lucky to have such a consistent spokesperson and dedicated union man. Good luck!
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datadiva Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 07:45 PM
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93. Good Luck
I read your posts often.
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pleah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 08:11 PM
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94. K&R Best of luck to you, Omaha Steve!
:yourock:
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Gman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 08:45 PM
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95. Good luck, Steve. You are an honorable and respectable man
Edited on Fri Jan-16-09 08:46 PM by Gman
I have the absolute utmost respect for someone who waits in line for his chance to run. I salute you for having enough respect not only for your officers but the members and the need for stability in the union and the local. The union and the members ultimately win when everyone is as united as you guys in your local seem to be.

However, if you win beware of the words "I would never run against you." Fortunately I defeated every one of the 4 or 5 people over 15 years that told me those words.

You probably know by now that there's politics and then there's union politics. Nothing in my life toughened me up more than union politics. I can handle anything. I was lucky enough to have good mentors. Will your VP endorse you?
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cpamomfromtexas Donating Member (453 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 08:49 PM
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96. GO FOR IT! ANYBODY THIS DEVOTED TO UNION NEWS WILL BE AWESOME!
I'm hoping my husband does the same very soon for his union.
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 08:53 PM
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97. Good luck Omaha Steve!
:toast:
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Chemical Bill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 09:01 PM
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98. I can't imagine a more tireless advocate.
Hope you're recognized as the best for the job.

Bill
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grantcart Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 09:03 PM
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99. Good luck
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awoke_in_2003 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 09:28 PM
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100. Use Diebold machines...
:) Oh, and how do you rate around here- must be good, Skinner was the first responder.
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varelse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 09:30 PM
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101. Congrats :)
I hope you win :)
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brentspeak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-16-09 09:36 PM
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102. Good luck Steve
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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-17-09 11:37 AM
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103. I feel just like George Bailey
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