Reply #2: My letter to the editor to the Chicago Trib 3/24/06 [View All]

[gunsaximbo]

Dear Editor,

Ronald Reagan and the Republican Party began to dismantle labor, Unions and American Jobs, starting with the Air Traffic Controllers in 1980 making it illegal to strike. Reagan also made it legal for the employer to hire scabs to replace the striking employee.

Unions across the country including the UAW have had their hands tied by conservative politicians who are DESTROYING this country. They are ripping the heart out of the workingman and woman and giving it to the corporations. If the UAW strikes they lose their job to someone else. If they don't strike they lose their power.

I hope everyone has an opportunity to read or re read THE JUNGLE by Upton Sinclair and get an understanding of why Unions are a necessity in America. Without Unions we/everyone, would be controlled by corporations. It is important to us all to help make the unions stronger because they have made life better for all of us. Your Grand Father was probably a union man and he fought – literally in some cases, for his job, his wage, his medical coverage and a five-day workweek. The next time you see a Union man - say thank you.

Joe Serra
Candidate for the Illinois General Assembly, District 50
P.O. Box 1234
Batavia, IL 60510
630-364-9489
www.serra06.com