A lot of folks were afraid to join. But they won recognition and a good contract. One of the most important things we got in the contract was the guaranteed annual salary, he says. It was outside work, so if it rained you went home, says Marble. A skeleton crew would remain, but they were selected by favoritism.
Workers couldn t depend on a regular income.
I learned a lot about investments and that sort of thing. It started me on my way to really taking care of my money. Retirement in 1978 did not separate Marble from his union. The chapter has worked to make life better for Ohio s retirees. Being active in the union taught me a lot about taking care of myself and my family and helping other people, explains Marble.