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President's Message
I would like to send out a huge
thanks to
my Staff, our Shop Stewards, and the UFCW Local 1496 Executive
Board. They all work diligently to assure our members are treated
fairly in their workplaces. Without them, we could not succeed.
Also, a special thanks to all Local 1496 Members that attended
General Membership Meetings in 2011. We now have more members
consistently attending Union meetings statewide than we have had in
recent years. Membership participation is vital to the level of
success we can achieve in the future. General Membership Meetings
are your opportunity to find out what’s going on with your Union and
also a great time to let us know what’s going on at your workplace .
As you know, 2012 is an election year on the National front as well
as throughout the great state of Alaska. I encourage all to do
their homework on the candidates running this year, and make an
informed decision at the polls when the time comes to cast your
vote. Whether you are a liberal, conservative, or somewhere in
between, I believe it is important to consider supporting
candidates, regardless of party affiliation, that have our best
interest in mind when it comes to issues that affect workers’
rights. If you are not registered to vote, please call
1-907-258-1496 and speak to a representative. We will be happy to
help you get registered. Happy New Year!
In
Solidarity, Buster Martin, President UFCW Local 1496
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