o       We are back at the bargaining table, but negotiations are stalled. 

o       Our contract proposals to the PMA are clear and reasonable, but there has been no movement from the employer.

o       We need all our members to come out in force to Labor Day demonstrations this Monday in Wilmington, Seattle and Portland to make it clear that we are serious and unified in our battle to win a fair contract for all our members.

HERE ARE THE DETAILS FOR WILMINGTON:

LABOR SOLIDARITY MARCH/RALLY:

            Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2

                  Assembly Begins at 8 a.m.

                  Broad & E St., Wilmington

                  March at 10 a.m.

                  Arrives at Banning Park, Noon

                  Speakers, Music, and Food All Afternoon

                  Speakers Include:

                  ILWU International President Jim Spinosa

                  AFL-CIO Sec./Treasurer Richard Trumka

                  L.A. Co. Labor Fed. Exec. Sec. Miguel Contreras

                  More Info:  323-753-3461            

Wear Your Union Colors

Union Banners, Signs and Floats Welcome

Bring the Whole Family 

LET’S SHOW THE PMA AND THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION THAT WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED.  WE’LL SEE YOU ALL ON MONDAY IN WILMINGTON.