patrickcaturday
Active Member
Reabhloideach asked me to post this as he does not have enough posts yet to do URLs. I am happy to do so as I am in complete agreement with him !!!
First of all, it doesn't matter if you are a Democrat or a Republican, management or labor, or any other of the many things that keep us divided. This is about what we have in common.
The United States Olympic Team will be wearing uniforms made in China during the opening ceremony in less than two weeks, and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) says it is too late to change them, that it is too late to get uniforms produced in America in by American manufacturers and made in America by American workers.
I don't think it is too late. I think it can be done.
I have e-mailed UNITE HERE, the union representing, basically, garment workers, because they have the contacts and logistical know how, and have contacted my congressional representative and I let them know that I think it can be done. The details as to why it can't be done can be sorted out later, after those athletes walk into the Olympic stadium wearing uniforms made in America and carrying an American flag and not a white flag of surrender.
I think all we have to do, about all we can do, is give it a try. I am low tech here, but I am sure some of you can get it on facebook, you tube, twitter, whatever.
Below is the pertinent information you will need...(and a warning. The government site limits messages to 500 characters so you may want to visit your representative's personal web site.)
Contact Elected Officials | USA.gov
Organize Here. Win Here. UNITE HERE!
Tom Snyder,
[email protected]
Thank you;
Reabhloideach
First of all, it doesn't matter if you are a Democrat or a Republican, management or labor, or any other of the many things that keep us divided. This is about what we have in common.
The United States Olympic Team will be wearing uniforms made in China during the opening ceremony in less than two weeks, and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) says it is too late to change them, that it is too late to get uniforms produced in America in by American manufacturers and made in America by American workers.
I don't think it is too late. I think it can be done.
I have e-mailed UNITE HERE, the union representing, basically, garment workers, because they have the contacts and logistical know how, and have contacted my congressional representative and I let them know that I think it can be done. The details as to why it can't be done can be sorted out later, after those athletes walk into the Olympic stadium wearing uniforms made in America and carrying an American flag and not a white flag of surrender.
I think all we have to do, about all we can do, is give it a try. I am low tech here, but I am sure some of you can get it on facebook, you tube, twitter, whatever.
Below is the pertinent information you will need...(and a warning. The government site limits messages to 500 characters so you may want to visit your representative's personal web site.)
Contact Elected Officials | USA.gov
Organize Here. Win Here. UNITE HERE!
Tom Snyder,
[email protected]
Thank you;
Reabhloideach