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Teamsters are committed to:
Securing Good Contracts – We will provide the resources and talent necessary to continue to bring our members good contracts that provide good union jobs.
Increasing our Commitment to Organizing – Organizing is our lifeblood. We must organize the unorganized if we expect to raise the standard of living for all working families. Whether a group of 500 factory workers votes for Teamster representation or a unit of 12 attorneys joins us, it is an important victory.
Improving Communication – We must continue to spread the word about our goals and accomplishments. Through improvements to our web site and in our newsletter and Steward Advisor we are better spreading the Teamster message. But members must also join us in spreading the word at the dinner table and in the workplace. When Teamsters do the talking, people listen.
Strengthening our Political Action – No longer are Teamsters taken for granted. We are involved in politics to protect our members and improve their lives. That’s why we support candidates who support working families – regardless of party. And more and more, our members are running for office. This truly brings the voice of working people to the halls of government.
We Shall Overcome
When we achieve victories we should take time to enjoy them, but we must remember that the next challenge will already be at our door. The struggle is ongoing, but it is one we must win.
Our ability to achieve our goals is entwined with our ability to stand together. "Solidarity Forever" is not just a slogan. Solidarity will always be the linchpin of our efforts as trade unionists—without it we are powerless.
Our future hangs in the balance. It is my hope that we will continue to join together to build the Teamsters into the most effective and distinct voice of working people. As we accomplish our goals, we improve lives—both ours and those of workers in an increasingly global economy.
Please join me in making the Teamsters the voice for working families.
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