October 21, 2009

Fall 2009 Newsletter now online

Feature story from the Fall 2009 Newsletter:

New 1995 president plans to move forward

It was a home-run election victory this spring for brother Bill Duck -- Local 1995's newly elected president. Duck says it's time to move on and leave the past in the past. He's looking forward to working with a new slate of local executives who will provide new insight to the local that has been struggling for a while.

Knowing that things had to change within the local is what helped Duck persevere through the tough times. "I'm really feeling good about the new slate of executives who will offer fresh ideas as we plan our local's future." The five new executives could also help restore the working relationship between 1995 and CMAW Council.

Duck, who has been involved with the local since 1975 (then 452), says that he understands that members want to see harmony within our union. "Members are saying they're just plain frustrated with the negativity that has been getting us nowhere."

Duck says that the lack of harmony between 1995 and CMAW Council has been damaging and that it has even caused some members to choose other unions. "A lack of harmony gives an advantage to our competing unions. This needs to stop, now." Duck also hopes to work harmoniously with our parent union -- CEP. "I know they're there to support us and help to make our union stronger."

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