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In reply to the discussion: An Ordinary Story of Extraordinary Bravery, Brought to You by Union Labor (this happened last night) [View all]SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)12. Storm recovery--brought to you by your local union
there when no one else wants to be bothered with helping you without payment.
Unions are important and necessary to this country.
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WilliamPitt
Oct 2012
OP
You know, it's funny you say this. A science teacher came into my store today to buy some tubing.
NBachers
Oct 2012
#40
That was what I loved about teaching 3rd grade...it was the dawning of social consciousness
libdem4life
Oct 2012
#30
Good Story, examples like this should be covered daily on a special website!
cpamomfromtexas
Oct 2012
#18
SMWIA Journeyman here, installing hot/cold deck hvac in hospitals & schools...public schools. eom
BlueNoteSpecial
Oct 2012
#49
My dad was a lineman for the DWP in LA, and climbed 150 ft towers on the desert
Rose Siding
Oct 2012
#39