Kudos to:

Larry Thompson and Danny Belton

This message came from a grateful family:

"Our family went camping for a week-long trip to Alder Lake.  On our way there, our transmission blew out and our Suburban and trailer were stranded in the middle of the highway.  Two men (Larry and Danny) that were working at the Nisqually River Project saw us stranded, helped move our vehicles off the road and offered assistance.  Words cannot express our gratitude to these two men.  We were so overjoyed to be getting help and happy they were there.  They could not have been any kinder to us.  We would like to thank them for going above and beyond their daily duties.  It wasn't an ideal start to our vacation, but it could have been much worse, and they truly helped us and the other drivers on the road.  They deserve kudos!"

Great job guys.  This is just another example of the caliber of our members!

Thinking about buying a new vehicle and you want to buy a Union Made one?  Bet you didn't know these 2010 vehicles are Union Made:

Mitsubishi Galant, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Mazda B-Series pick-up, Mazda Tribute/ Hybrid, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Tacoma pick-up and VW Routan.

How about Danner Boots, NordicTrack exercise equipment and Stanley Tools.  Yep, all Union Made.  For more information on Union Made products you can click here: http://www.massaflcio.org/buy-union-made

But wait there's more!

Start your day with some Quaker Oats products or pancakes topped with Aunt Jemima syrup.

How about a Slim Jim snack, Yoplait or Dannon yogurt or  Breyers Ice Cream?

Maybe a Minute Maid or V8 beverage.

 End the day with some Seagrams or Jim Beam. 

 Well if you do any of this you have supported your Union Brothers and Sisters.  For more information on Union Made food, drink, condiments and household items go to: http://www.ufcw.org/about_ufcw/ufcw_made_products/index.cfm

There are literally hundreds of items.  Many of which you probably already use but didn't know they are Union Made.

Local 483 has joined with Tacoma Joint Labor to file a complaint to stop the release of City of Tacoma employee personal information to Robert J. Hill.  To see a copy of that complaint please click on the link below this article or go to our "Downloads" section where you can download a copy of it.

 The Votes have been counted.

The members have spoken loud and clear.

We will be going back to the table with a message from our members to management.

We Want Due Process!

We Want Equity!

 Volunteers Needed!

Call Byron at 253-565-3232 or e-mail at byron@ibew483.org

if you can volunteer some time to help during the upcoming election. The only way we can fight big business and big money is with our boots on the ground!

Go to: www.stopgreed.org to get the facts about who is financing and stands to benefit from the ballot initiatives!

The November 2, 2010 General Election will be very important on two fronts:

1. The election of federal, state and local candidates that will work to improve conditions for working men and women.
2. Ballot referendums and initiatives that will have a significant impact on our members.

To view the list of local, state and initiative endorsements please click on the download at the bottom of this article.

        To get more information on what corporations are behind these initiatives go to:  www.stopgreed.org

Remember to check your voter registration status. 

If you :

• Moved since the last election
• Changed your name since the last election
• Become a resident of Washington state since the last election
• Did not receive a ballot in the last election

You should re-register.  You can pick up a registration form at the Pierce County Auditor's office. Or register online.