goiam3We'd like to thank the many folks that have called and offered their support during our strike. As members of our community, whether in the P.T.A., coaching in our children's sports leagues, or being active in our local churches, we know our values and the values of our community are the same. Our local businesses, area unions, and individuals have stepped up and volunteered and donated to our cause. Having support from you is what keeps us going, for justice in the workplace. Thank you all!


Supporters List

Union Supporters Photos

Business Supporters Photos

Individual Supporters Photos

Teamsters Local 767 Donates

Thanks goes out to teamsters Local 767 who donated a large quanity of can goods.

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TWU Local 567 Donates

Transport workers local 567 had a food drive for our picketers. Gary Moffitt is pictured here with Denise Maben,Toni Stewart and Anna Ritchie. The truck load of food is greatly appreciated.

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Doctors Guild Donates

 

The Doctors Guild delivered cases of Water, Gatorade, and food once again. Thanks goes out to Dr. Joe and Dr. Bobbie and all of their staff.

Fort Worth Building Trades Council

Thanks goes out to the Fort Worth Building Trades Council. President Ron Smitherman delivered a $1000.00 Check this morning to help our cause. This was a wonderful show of solidarity and support that is greatly appreciated.

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IAM LL2317 Delivers Support

50pixgradlogoWe would like to thank our Brothers and Sisters from Local Lodge 2317 for donating cases of water to help keep our members hydrated while walking the picket line. LL2317 Officers that delivered the donation are pictured below from right to left: Pres. Lance Cunningham, Sect/Treas Candice Meador, and VP Dee Woods.

If you would like to visit LL2317 Website please click here.

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Just like clockwork FITU Local 900 comes thru again.

The support we have recieved from FITU Local 900 during this strike has been monumental. I hope we never forget these actions after this is over because we need to always remember how they have stepped up to the plate and consistantly delivered supplies on a weekly basis. They again delivered 2 pallets of water and a pickup truck load of food.

TWU567 Makes a Donatation

twulogoWe would like to thank Gary Moffitt from TWU 567 for donating the 60 cases of water to help keep our picketers hydrated. Gary is pictured below with Amy Baker and Rick Hammonds.

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Texas Democratic Convention Passes the Hat

 

We would like to thank the Texas Democratic Convention in Houston for passing the hat and collecting over a $1000.00 to support our cause of "Fighting Today to Protect Tomorrow".

Becky Moeller Donates

 

We would like to thank Texas State AFLCIO Pres. Becky Moeller for reaching into her pocket to donate $50.00 to help our cause.

UPS Local 767 Donates

We would like to thank UPS Local 767 Members for dropping by the donations of Sandwiches and Water. Your Solidarity and Support is greatly appreciated we are "Fighting Today to Protect Tomorrow"

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Texas State Council of Machinists Donate

We would like to thank the Texas State Council of Machinists for the generous $500.00 check donation.

IAM Local Lodge 2916 Donation

75pixgradlogoThanks goes out to IAM Local Lodge 2916 out of Corpus Christi Texas, who were kind enough to donate a check for $300.00. This is a wonderful show of solidarity and support that is greatly appreciated as we continue "Fighting Today to Protect Tomorrow".

FITU Local 900 Continued Support

We would again like to thank FITU Local 900 for their continued support by delivering the things that help keep our members hydrated and well nourished (4 Pickup Truck Loads). We will never forget the overwhelming support that Local 900 has so graciously provided, they have consistently taken up collections and reached into their own pockets to show true solidarity and come thru for us. Pictured below are Ed Knutson, Karen Sinwald, Jim Bricker, Marvin Cruce, Bill McCarty, and the best helper in the room.

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Abel Bosquez stops in from Amarillo!

IAM Local Lodge member Abel Bosquez drove down from Amarillo, TX to walk our picket line. Abel is a great IAM member of long standing,, and he's also running for State Representative in Amarillo. Good luck and thanks, Abel.

Able (center) walks picket with the crew.
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Grand Lodge Reps stop by

Southern Territory Grand Lodge Representatives Joe Greaser (Raleigh, NC) and James "Rody" Rodehorst (Wichita, KS) came by the Union Hall to give their support to our efforts on this strike. Thanks for stopping by!

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FITU Local 900 Continues Their Support

 We would sincerely like to thank FITU Local 900 for their continued support of our members thru out this Strike. They again delivered two pallets of water and a pickup truck load of food. The strength we have recieved from them and countless others during these times  have provided an extremely uplifting spirit to last one day longer than it takes.

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United Steelworkers Local 675 Donate

We would like to thank United Steelworkers Local 675 for donating $200 Cash to help support our cause. Pictured below are Committee Chair Ray Sisneros and Michelle Kendig who each donated $100 cash out of their pockets. They were coming from a Share Holders meeting that they attended to fight for their own Contract and decided to stop by to show support. It means the world to us to see the overwhelming support we have recieved from countless individuals and Unions who believe in what we are fighting for.

Click here to visit USWLocal 675 Website
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TWU Local 565 Makes a Donation

twulogoWe would sincerly like to thank TWU Local 565 for not only donating $565 dollar check, Chips, Candy and other food items, but for calling ahead just to see what we needed from them. This show of solidarity from TWU just proves how great it is to be Union Strong and Union Proud! Pictured below are TWU Local Pres. Gary Peterson, VP Gary Schaible, and EBoard Member Joe Absalon presenting their check to Dist 776 ADBR David Faith.

Click here to go to TWU Local 565 Website

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SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001 Donation

speea-local2001We take great pleasure in thanking SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001 for thier generous show of support and solidarity by donating a $3000 check to help support our members during thier fight for thier future and the futures of those who will work here someday.

Click here to go to Local 2001's website

LIUNA Local Union 154 Shows Support

laborers-154-logoWe would sincerely like to thank Laborers' International Union of North America Construction and General Laborers' Local Union 154 Bus. Mgr/ Sec. Treas. Robert Anthony and Field Rep. Larry Jaramillo for the donation of cases of water.

 

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