One after another, delegates took to floor mikes, in a discussion that spanned two sessions, to endorse union action and education to combat all forms of discrimination. In a series of thoughtful and sometimes emotional comments, delegates spoke to the destructiveness of racism and discrimination and the political dimensions of the problem.
Racism is a major obstacle.
Pa. General Electric plant has not always been among the accomplishments of Local 506 in its 61-year history, admitted Patrick Rafferty . Now I'm proud to say we're taking the bull by the horns. Rafferty called attention to Pennsylvania's ranking as fourth in the nation in hate-group activity, and said the Local 506 unity council will address that issue. When a KKK group came to his Ohio community only three weeks earlier, citizens recognized the need for a response, said Ed Havaich, Local 751. We need to rise up with a united voice and say, you are not welcome.