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Chairperson:

Christine Diaz

Committee Members:

Jessica LaForce

Julie Martin

Maureen Samuels

Virginia Stogner McDavid

Kelly Tucker
Angela Wells

As voters, sometime we may not see the connection between how we vote and its impact on our working conditions.
Many laws and regulations,especially in our industry, affect our working daily lives are decided by the policymakers we elect to office. Health care, pension, workplace safety, job security, overtime rules, worker’s compensation, trade policy, minimum wage, and the right to organize are all issues that are determined by our elected officials.

It is extremely important that we elect policymakers who will fight to improve worker’s rights. The Legislative Committee is committed to educating and promoting pro-worker legislation to our members.

Currently, many of the laws that protect workers are being dismantled.  We encourage members to write to elected officials when there is critical pending legislation that affects working families.  We must continue to voice our dissatisfaction against anti-labor practices. As constituents, our opinions and personal stories are powerful tools we have to make change.

So next time you vote, look at where a candidate stands through the eyes of a worker.  You spend a lot of time at work, why wouldn’t you?

YOU’RE INVITED

2010 LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATION

BBQ COOK-OFF

Hosted by Houston IAM Local Lodges 12, 15, 2198, and 2339H

When:  Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th

Where:  Pasadena Convention Center/Fairgrounds, 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, Texas 77507

Time:  Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm (Food served from 11 am – 3 pm at IAM tent area)

            Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm (Food served from 12 pm – 3 pm at IAM tent area)

The Harris County AFL-CIO Council and the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council will be hosting their annual Labor Day Weekend BBQ Cook-off. The IAM invites you and your family to join the celebration. Stop by the IAM tent and enjoy some free food and union solidarity with local IAM sisters and brothers. Tent area is located behind the Pasadena Convention Center - look for the IAM banners!

For more information, call Christine Diaz at 713-875-2370.

• Free Food, Dinks, and Parking (please note serving times above)
• Fun for the Kids – Moon Walks, Rock Climbing Wall, Bungee Trampoline, and Petting Zoo
• Silent Auction, Campbell Hall, Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm
• Volunteer Judges Needed Both Days for Competition (Chicken, Ribs, Beans, Brisket and Open Division; Sign up at Campbell Hall)

Christine Diaz to be Named to City of Houston Ethics Committee

Labor's Christine Diaz will be named by Mayor Annise D. Parker to the City of Houston's Ethics Committee on September 1, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. in City Council Chambers and confirmed by City Council during its deliberations.

Christine was nominated by the Harris County AFL-CIO Council for this position.  Labor's position on this Committee is mandated by City Ordinance and Christine follows a long line of those who have served in the past (Don Horn, longtime Secretary-Treasurer of the Harris County AFL-CIO Council, Greg Lucero, IBEW, Local 66, Dean Corgey, Seafarers International Union).

Christine Diaz is employed by Continental Airlines as a Flight Attendant and is a proud Member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Lodge 2339H, here in Houston.  Christine is Vice-President and Legislative Committee Chairperson of Lodge 2339H.  In addition to these Union offices, Christine is an Executive Board Member of the Harris County AFL-CIO Council and Delegate and also a Vice President of the Texas AFL-CIO.

Christine is a Co-Host of Pacifica Radio, KPFT 90.1 FM's Voices at Work.  Christine's community work includes Child Advocates (as a Court Appointed Volunteer) and Jesuit Volunteer Corps: South.

Congratulations to Christine Diaz for her nomination to this most prestigious position.  Thank you Mayor Parker for your nomination and support.

Richard C. Shaw

Secretary-Treasurer

Harris County AFL-CIO Council

The Machinists Non-Partisan Political League is the political arm of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.  It was created in 1947 to allow IAM members to gather individual contributions, coordinate political activity, and elect candidates who support IAM members and their families.

Candidates we support know that the MNPL stands for economic justice, security in the workplace and equality for every member.  They do not take us for granted.

The MNPL scrutinizes each candidate thoroughly.  We ask tough questions such as their positions on trade, labor law reform, economic conversion, transportation policies, and enhancement of the U.S. manufacturing base.

The top ten multi-national corporations contributed over $23.6 million to federal candidates during the 2004 election cycle.  Each year, the top ten lobbying organizations for Corporate America spend over $108.7 million to influence Congress and the White House.  To fight back, MNPL needs your help.  Please contribute what you can.

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