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Toy drive provides holiday cheer to locked-out families
By Barb Kucera, Workday editor
22 December 2011
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EAST GRAND FORKS - Families of the 1,300 workers locked out of their jobs by American Crystal Sugar are having a happier holiday thanks to the generosity expressed through “Operating Christmas Solidarity.” |
A volunteer truck driver from Teamsters Local 120 arrived in the Red River Valley this week with a full semi-load of toys, bicycles, sporting goods and other items. He made stops in five communities in Minnesota and North Dakota affected by the lockout. In addition, another volunteer delivered goods to Crystal Sugar workers in Chaska, Minn., and Mason City, Iowa.
All told, $18,000 in toys and gift cards was donated. Thousands more were raised for a hardship fund, including $5,000 from the Laborers union and $5,000 from the Teamsters Joint Council, said Erica Dalager, public relations director at the St. Paul office of American Income Life Insurance Company,which spearheaded the toy drive.
“It was wildly successful,” Dalager said of the effort, which was nicknamed “Operation Christmas Solidarity.”
“The truck was filled from front to back. There was no space left on it,” she said.
The St. Paul and Minneapolis Regional Labor Federations helped publicize the drive and served as drop-off locations. Many volunteers helped load the truck, which was provided free of charge by the Teamsters, Dalager said.
The effort showed that, although times are tough, people will reach out to help those in need. “There was a lot of giving, even from people who didn’t have a lot to give,” she said.
Members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco & Grain Millers union have been locked out since Aug. 1, after rejecting a contract that would have made it easier to outsource their jobs.
On the union’s Facebook page, BCTGM Local 167G said the contributions were appreciated.
“We want to thank all of the groups who have provided gifts for our children this holiday season,” the union said. “From Christmas for Crystal Kids to the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, Teamsters, and broader Minnesota labor community, your generosity is truly amazing and a blessing.”
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Families peruse the toys and other items donated for the holidays (above). The Teamsters truck delivered the goods (below) along with a check for the hardship fund.
Photos by Derek Martin |
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Cash donations to help the locked-out workers may be sent to:
BCTGM Lockout Hardship Fund
c/o Local 167G
100 N 3rd Street- Suite 50
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Or checks payable to MN AFL-CIO, with “BCTGM Hardship Fund” in the memo line, may be mailed to:
MN AFL-CIO
175 Aurora Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55103 |
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Fall is here and the last of the Teamsters Local 120 family picnics will be this Saturday in Fargo (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the union hall). During the last several months, thousands of members from hundreds of different employers have gotten to know one another. Parents have enjoyed each others company while their kids have played together in the summer sun. Many were even lucky enough to win the raffle and take home a new bike.
The picnics bring us together as a union so that we are united in fighting to protect our jobs and our way of life. They have become more important as Teamsters Local 120 has grown in size and influence. They breakdown any barriers that may arise among 12,000 members who live and work in four states. They provide a relaxed atmosphere for members to get to know the officers, agents and staff of Local 120 on a more personal basis. They remind us that, regardless of the challenges that may confront us, we stand as one.
Thank you to those members who came out for a picnic. We hope you and your family had a great time. For those of you who weren't able to attend, we hope you'll join us next year.
Finally, many thanks to the volunteers who helped to make the picnics so successful and to the generous contributors listed below:
Allied Blacktop
American Income Life
American Pride
AmeriCold Logistics
Anderson Erickson Dairy
Beecher Beverages
Beverage Wholesalers
Brockman Trucking
Cadbury Schweppes (Dr. Pepper/7-Up Bottling Group)
Capon & Avgerinos
Cass Clay (AMPI)
ChiroCare
City of Dubuque
Consolidated Container
Dairy Queen (Rainbo Companies)
Dean Foods
Dubuque Bank & Trust Co.
DuPaco Community Credit Union
DuTrac Community Credit Union
Ferguson
Flexsteel Industries
Forest Lake Contracting
Flynn Ready Mix Co.
General Drivers Credit Union
Godfather's Pizza
H. Brooks
Happy Joe's
Jay Lukens-Friedman Group
Jefferson Bus Lines
J.R. Simplot
Jumpin' James
Kelloggs Snacks
Kwik Stop
Hardees
Lakeville Motor Express
Loren Kraemer (Retiree)
Matthews Distributing
McDonalds
Metzger
Mike Finnin Ford
Myers Cox Co.
Mystique Casino
Namasco Corporation
Pan-O-Gold
Pine Bend Paving
Pioneer Cycle
Portzen Construction
Prairie Farms Dairy
Quality Metals
Roberts Dairy
Sarah Lee
Selco, Inc.
Standard Forwarding
Sun Country Airlines
Supervalu
Teamsters Local #421 Retirees
Total Construction
UPS
US Foodservice
Van's Liquor Store
Versacold
Viking Drill
VSP
Wallboard
Wellmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Wholesale Produce
Wilson Trailer
YRCW
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Organizing is the lifeblood of the labor movement. Unless unions continuously recruit new members, their ability to bargain strong contracts will be lost. Non-union competitors will undercut middle class standards and the American workforce will be at the mercy of multinational corporations.
Unfortunately, only a few unions are truly committed to organizing. Many talk a good fight but aren't willing to make the investment of time and resources necessary to actually grow.
Not Teamsters Local 120. We put our money where our mouth is when it comes to building our membership and strengthening our union. Our organizing program runs ongoing campaigns throughout Local 120's four state jurisdiction. We target employers of every kind but focus on core Teamster industries.
The key to the success of our organizing efforts is the involvement of Local 120 members. They work with experienced organizers to share their experiences with non-union workers who are considering going union. They volunteer to attend meetings, host barbecues, visit homes and make phone calls. They are willing to do whatever is necessary to help add to the Teamster ranks.
Fourteen members recently attended a training workshop at the Sioux Falls union hall. On a beautiful summer evening, they spent two and a half hours in a basement learning the fundamentals of organizing. They brought new ideas and fresh perspectives on the challenges of adding recruits. They were willing to volunteer their time to make Local 120 even stronger.
We are proud of our organizing program. We are even prouder of the volunteer member organizers who make it work. If you're interested in getting more involved, please give us a call or talk to your Business Agent.
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It's that time of year again. Mark your calendars for the Golf Tournament and the Labor Rally.
The Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, August 21st at 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Majestic Oaks Golf Course in Ham Lake, MN. Anyone interested in registering should ask their Union Steward or call Local 120 at (763) 267-6120.
The Labor Rally will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at Aquatore Park, 9191 Lincoln Street, Blaine, MN. Anyone with questions should ask their Union Steward or call Teamsters Local 120 at (763) 267-6120.
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If you agree with Governor Dayton that Minnesota needs a budget that is fair to everyone, throw on a Teamsters Local 120 t-shirt and make your voice heard at some of these events:
Tuesday, July 12th
5:30pm: Phone Banks
· Mankato – Mankato 49ers Hall, 308 Lundin Blvd (recruitment calls)
· Minneapolis – Minneapolis Regional Labor Fed, 312 Central Ave
· South St. Paul – AFSCME Council 5, 300 Hardman Ave
Thursday, July 14th
6:00pm: In-district meetings:
· Burnsville (40/40A) – Burnhaven Library, 1101 W Cty Rd 42
· Willmar (13B) – AFSCME Council 5, 1305 S 1st St, Willmar
· Blaine (51/51A) - Roofers Local 96, 9174 Isanti St NE, Blaine
Saturday, July 16th
10:00am: Lit Drops:
· Burnsville (40/40A) – Burnhaven Library, 1101 W Cty Rd 42
· Willmar (13B) – AFSCME Council 5, 1305 S 1st St, Willmar
· Blaine (51/51A) - Roofers Local 96, 9174 Isanti St NE, Blaine
Monday, July 18th
5:30pm: Phone Banks
· Minneapolis – Minneapolis Regional Labor Fed, 312 Central Ave
· South St. Paul – AFSCME Council 5, 300 Hardman Ave
Tuesday, July 19th
5:30pm: Phone Banks
· Mankato – Mankato 49ers Hall, 308 Lundin Blvd (recruitment calls)
· Minneapolis – Minneapolis Regional Labor Fed, 312 Central Ave
· South St. Paul – AFSCME Council 5, 300 Hardman Ave
Thursday, July 21st
6:00pm: In-district meetings:
· White Bear Lake (53/53B) – White Bear Lake City Hall – City Hall Chambers, 4701 Highway 61
· Coon Rapids (47) – Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Business/Nursing Building Room B235, 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Saturday, July 23rd
10:00am: Lit Drops:
· White Bear Lake (53/53B) – White Bear Lake City Hall – Parking Lot, 4701 Highway 61
· Coon Rapids (47) – Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Parking Lot #3, 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids
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