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Quote of the Day
Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if Labor had not first existed. Labor is superior to capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.
Abraham Lincoln
posted at 1:30 AM

Well when I first started working at Cessna, I didnt want to join the union. My wife actually made me because her family were all in the union. I tell you though I'm glad I did because the union has really been there for me even when I was laid off. I would also like to thank Steve and everyone else that put in all the hours on getting us a great contract.

Thanks.... Wes Brown Dept. 28

Quote of the Day
In our glorious fight for civil rights, we must guard against being fooled by false slogans, as 'right-to-work.' It provides no 'rights' and no 'works.' Its purpose is to destroy labor unions and the freedom of collective bargaining... We demand this fraud be stopped.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
posted at 4:50 PM

Industrial Production Inches Up in August

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Industrial activity edged up by 0.1 percent in August as declines in utility and mining output tempered a gain in factory production.

The small rise in industrial activity reported by the Federal Reserve Wednesday followed a 0.6 percent gain in July. More on this story

Quote of the Day
The labor movement means just this: It is the last noble protest of the American people against the power of incorporated wealth.
Wendell Phillips
posted at 7:01 PM

Brothers & Sisters I would like you to e-mail me and tell me why you like belonging to the Machinist union and why you think others should too. Send a short statement along with your name, and department to info@ll774.org some of the statements will be posted on our web site.

Quote of the Day
Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice
Dwight D. Eisenhower
posted at 4:30 PM

Quote of the Day
"The members of Local Lodge 774 should be very proud tonight. Make no mistake - Their voice on the shop floor and at the downtown rally broke a stalemate that would have given the members a disasterous contract to have to vote on. A union is only as strong as their members, and the members at Local Lodge 774 are powerful indeed. Congratulations to them all."
-IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Bob Martinez
posted at 9:30 AM

Flash! Contract Ratified!

The contract with Cessna was ratified by the membership today by 79.4 percent with a strong membership turnout. Thanks to the members, because they made this contract possible by making their voice heard.
posted at 5:48 PM