| He went on to tell delegates
that we needed to help win back the House this fall. Tax cuts for
the rich, tax breaks for companies such as Enron, repeal of worker
rights such as the Ergonomic Standard, and the privatization of Social
Security are all items that are very important to working families.
We need representatives who will represent our view on these issues.
"Democrats created Social Security and we will fight to protect
it. There must be a stop to these trade deals that promote a race
to the bottom. Workers must be protected and that means representatives
who will listen to you. We lost the Fast Track vote by one vote, but
we will get another chance at it. We need your help this fall to get
that vote and others. We must band together to win back the house,"
Gephardt added. |
Dr. Joseph Lowery, President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
also addressed the conference, praising the UAW for courageously choosing
inclusiveness.
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Terry Scruggs and Howard Greene listen to discussion.
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He spoke of joining UAW organizers a few months ago at the
Blue Bird bus factory in Fort Valley, Georgia, facing down the anti-union
goons and hate mongers.
The Credentials Committee approved the body of delegates, which includes
576 local unions and 1961 delegates. The debate on resolutions began with
a firm commitment to the rights of workers of all races, creeds, sex and
nationality. After debate, the resolution was overwhelmingly approved. |
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