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The BCTGM WebInternational and Local UnionWeb Sites Build SolidarityFrom worker news throughout the U.S. and Canada andBCTGM organizing victories, to health and safety laws andimportant legislative issues, www.bctgm.org is a valuableresource for union members andtheir families.Taking part in thePolitical ProcessThe most interactive resource ofthe International’s site is theLegislative Action Center. Thisextensive political action section ofthe site allows visitors to directly e-mail members of Congress customletters and keeps track of pendinglegislation and voting records.Other special features of theLegislative Action Center includes:• Election 2004: Fromdetailed candidate bios tovoter registration forms andservices, to information aboutspecific ballot initiatives, theBCTGM Legislative ActionCenter provides extensiveinformation for all aspects of the 2004 elections.• Zip Code Search to identify elected representatives.• E-mail Congress, the President and governmentofficials.• Congressional Directory• Daily Congress Schedule• Bill Status/Sponsor Tracking• Congressional Vote ScorecardLocals OnlineThe home pages of BCTGM local union web sites are asdiverse as our membership. From simple photos and localnews to extensive organizing and bargaining updates,BCTGM local unions throughout North America areincreasingly using technology to communicate with membersand build solidarity. Here are some sites to check out:Did You Know…Entire issues of theBCTGM NEWS can be downloadedfrom the BCTGMInternational web site?Simply visitwww.bctgm.org/news/bctgm_newsindex.htmlto download and print anyBCTGM NEWS issue between2002 and 2004.10BCTGM News
— Local 19: Cleveland, Ohio —www.bctgmlocal19.comLocal 19 proudly traces its history back to itscharter in 1886. The Local 19 site has a calendar ofevents, an organizing page, contract updates and aphoto album. According to Local 19 President PaulLaBuda, the site’s popularity is growing, especiallywith the local’s active retiree group.— Local 358: Richmond, Va. —www.bctgmlocal358.com“United we Stand, Divided we fall. Unity is thekey to our success!” declares the opening banneron the site. The Local 358 site includes email linksto its officers, a photo collection, meeting schedulesand an extensive list of links. According to Local358 President Ray Daniels, while the site is stillbeing developed, membership response has beenpositive and enthusiastic.— Local 359T: Hopewell, Va. —www.359t.orgPacked tightly with information, this site is forBCTGM members employed by Philip Morris. Fromretirement information, contracts and bylaws, toshift calendars and stock prices and company news,the Local 359T site lets you know what’s what andwho to call about almost anything from workplacebenefits and Philip Morris programs.— Local 406: Moncton, New Brunswick —www.bctgm406.com“A Union for the Working Class,” proclaims theopening banner on Local 406’s site. The “OurHistory” section provides an extensive scrolling listof historical dates in BCTGM history and the “LocalNews” section features the current and past issuesof The 406 News Brief newsletter of the local.Other BCTGM Locals on the WebLocal 154G: London, Ontariowww.bctgm154.caLocal 283G: Twin Falls, Idahowww.northrim.net/wyanders/bctgmLocal 317T: Greensboro, N.C.http://317t.comLocal 362T: Macon, Ga.www.mindspring.com/%7Ebct362t/BCT/index.htmLocal 446: Halifax, Nova Scotiawww.bctgm.ns.caDon’t see your local listed? Send a link toyour site to bctgmwebmaster@bctgm.org!May/June 2004www.bctgm.org11
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