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In reply to the discussion: As Labor Day, comes upon us, what Union were or are you a member of. No owners, gave us anything, We fought for Child [View all]Silent Type
(12,412 posts)15. Government Employees Union in 1970s. Joined grocery workers union when the steward/butcher threw a meat cleaver
across the room into the wood door to the meat locker and looked at all us 16 year olds and said, "You are going to join the union, right?" Yes, sir, where do we sign up.
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As Labor Day, comes upon us, what Union were or are you a member of. No owners, gave us anything, We fought for Child [View all]
debm55
Aug 2025
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APWU (American Postal Workers Union) and NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers).
Ping Tung
Aug 2025
#1
Government Employees Union in 1970s. Joined grocery workers union when the steward/butcher threw a meat cleaver
Silent Type
Aug 2025
#15
Thank you 50 Shades of Blue. My husband belonged to the union before he retired. Union Strong.
debm55
Aug 2025
#22
That you very much, Iris. And Congratulations on being from a Union Family. Happy Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#29
Thank you very much, Ritabert, Gone are the days teachers had to stop teaching once they got married.
debm55
Aug 2025
#30
Thank you very much, Blue Tsunami2018, I totally agree with you. Have a relaxing Labor Day, my friend.
debm55
Aug 2025
#43
Thank you very much. kimbutgar. Yes, gone are the days of teachers being fired for getting married or oh dear. having a
debm55
Aug 2025
#45
Thank you very much , Swede. You have the hands and back of a worker who has done hard work in his lifetime. May you
debm55
Aug 2025
#46
I remember that. Did you get hired by another airport. That is a tough job. I congratulations my friend.You stood up for
debm55
Aug 2025
#47
Thank you and congratulations. jalan48, Some still oppose the union. Forgetting what those early in the Labor Movement
debm55
Aug 2025
#39
As a retired teacher. I want to Congratulate you for the work you have done. Union Proud.
debm55
Aug 2025
#49
Thank you very much for both of your service to the CWA Local 6137, Enjoy your Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#68
My father was a member of the UAW, but that's as close as I ever got to being in one.
Xavier Breath
Aug 2025
#52
Thank you very much, Bmoboy. You have had a variety of Union Jobs. Enjoy your Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#54
Thank you very much, DiamondShark. You are Union Strong. Have a great Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#63
I think I got my posts confused. But I want to add that you are an angel for the work you do. Enjoy your Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#74
What a wonderful woman you are, KentuckyWoman, You are Union Strong in every way. Have a relaxing Labor Day.
debm55
Aug 2025
#78