1st TWU Congressional Town Hall Meeting, May 28, 2009 *Scroll Down for Photos and Details*
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TWU LOCAL 568
Officers and Executive Board
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The Transport Workers Union of America,
Locals 568 & 291
Hosts Our First
CONGRESSIONAL WORKER ISSUE FORUM
Congressman Mario Diaz-Ballart, Chief of Staff to Lincoln Diaz-Ballart, Ana Carbonell, TWU Intl Director of Political and Legislative Affairs, Portia White, and Senior Advisor to U.S.Representative Kendrick Meek, Tasha Cole
MIAMI SPRINGS, FL - On May 28, 2009, TWU Local 291 and TWU Local 568 teamed up to host our first Congressional Worker Issue Forum, a town hall style format with Congressional and Legislative Guests making up our panel, with TWU International Director of Political and Legislative Affairs, Portia White as the mediator. While waiting for the event to begin, union members were able to have valuable face to face time with each guest and most used that time to express their beliefs and concerns on EFCA, health care, green jobs, stimulus monies, and the current banking and housing crisis. Congressman Mario Diaz-Ballart, Chief of Staff for Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Ballart, Ana Carbonell, and Senior Staff Advisor to U.S.Representative Kendrick Meek, Tasha Cole, took a variety of questions from approximately 40 members from both locals.
Each were asked for their current position on the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) , to express the pros and cons with the legislation as they see it, and how they envision the final version of the legislation as it moves through the House of Representatives and the Senate. Also, questions were presented on what action the government can take to help secure our pensions. Another important issue to our members discussed is how to get federal guidance on improving a state issue such as Florida's poor rating in workers comp and OSHA standards. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance by TWU 291 President Francisco Garcia followed by comments on EFCA from TWU 568 President Tom Lee.
TWU 568 President Tom Lee speaks on EFCA and the importance of improving our "Union Voice"
TWU Intl Director of Political and Legislative Affairs, Portia White speaks on active legislation in Washington DC and the importance of union members involvement in the process
TWU International Director of Political and Legislative Affairs, Portia White addressed members on how critical it is for union members to become active and be heard on important legislative matters in Washington. TWU International Vice-President J.W. Johnson was also present. Our plan is to host a second Congressional Worker Issue Forum during the next Congressional recess in late August. We will keep you informed as we work through the planning stages and finalize the details. We encourage your participation at our next event. Please take a moment to view more photos of the town hall meeting shown below.
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"Pull Together, Win Together"
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