That’s me on the left of each photo. I was a hell-raiser back in 1998...and once since then. Wink. I helped organize this strike, was a union steward, published a
chapter newsletter, and participated in contract negotiations. During
one shining moment of said negotiations, the CEO interrupted me, and I
abruptly asserted, "I don't appreciate being interrupted." She bit her lower lip. Victory!
In the process, our Field Representative introduced me to California's current and still very handsome Governor Gavin Newsom. (Newsom's ex wife, Kimberly Guilfoyle, is with Donald Trump Jr. now. As in, they recently purchased a house together. How weird is that? I mean, of course, our Governor is staunchly liberal).
Anyway, we were flying high, until we caved two days later. But we had a blast, and the CEO was
impeached by her own peers a few years later.
Shout-out to laborers everywhere. I remain grateful to workers who gave their lives for the cause of an 8 hour day and 40 hour work week.
Shout-out to laborers everywhere. I remain grateful to workers who gave their lives for the cause of an 8 hour day and 40 hour work week.
California's migrant farm workers are owed our biggest debt of gratitude.
Happy Labor Day.
A good new week to you.
I love you, my Sillies.
