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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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