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Report on the 43rd International Union Convention - July 2001


Local 75 delegates raise their voices in 1,000 member march!
HERE Local 75 was featured in a video report on organizing and contract fights - including clips of the Labour Day Parades, the Inn on the Park action, and organizing Westmont hotel properties.
Brother Paul Clifford reported on Local 75’s International Hotel Workers’ Day and the support of many Toronto City Councilors.
Brother Clifford (District 10), along with Brothers Nick Worhaug (District 11) and James Stamos (Canadian Director), were elected to the International Union Executive Board.
Brother Stamos, former Trustee of Local 75 in the 1970's and 1990's, and of Local 40 in the 1980's, was praised for his sacrifice and contribution to HERE local unions during their times of past difficulties, and, as Canadian Director, is on the I.U. Executive Committee.

In all, it was a jam-packed week, with much learned and many lessons to take back for the benefit of Local 75. Please feel free to contact any of the delegates to learn more about the program of the International Union.

[Your delegates were: Zeleda Davis, Andria Babbington, Bobbie Redden, Clementine Ng, Juan Perez, Jackie Elia, Toni Maurer, Filomena Cañedo, Verna McNeil, Victoria Sobrepena, Cathy Benson, Joan Martin, Jackie Cordner, Frank Piserchia, Paul Clifford.]

 


More Photos from the Convention
(Photos from "Daily Report", bulletin of the 43rd International Union Convention)

HERE takes a dramatic step in restructuring by expanding its General Executive Board. I. U. Executive Board
The Reverend Jesse Jackson gave delegates and guests and exciting opening day.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Secretary-Treasurer Sherri Chiesa promised to carry out the Union's vision set out over the last few years and at the convention.

President John W. Wilhelm, in his keynote address, talks about building a solid foundation for the Union.

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