The New Voice for the AFL-CIO

WHEREAS:

The 1995 AFL-CIO Convention elected John Sweeney, President, Richard Trumka, Secretary-Treasurer, and Linda Chavez-Thompson, Executive Vice-President; and

WHEREAS:

This election was an unprecedented occasion for the labor movement and allowed labor to define and commit ourselves to a new direction; and

WHEREAS:

The New Voice campaign was launched by a committee of International Union Presidents, coordinated by AFSCME President Gerald McEntee; and

WHEREAS:

The new AFL-CIO officers have lived up to all the expectations articulated in their platform by:

• launching a vigorous new political education program
• establishing a new Organizing Department and Fund
• forcefully putting our case to the general public, with the theme "America Needs a Raise"
• and re-organizing the AFL-CIO structure; and

WHEREAS:

Linda Chavez-Thompson is a beloved fellow member of AFSCME, who has served public workers as the director of San Antonio Local 2399 and Texas Council 42, as an International Vice-President, and as a Judicial Panel Member.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:

That AFSCME congratulates President Sweeney, Secretary-Treasurer Trumka, and Executive Vice-President Chavez-Thompson on their election and accomplishments; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:

That we pledge our continuing and deep support for the new programs they have undertaken.

SUBMITTED BY:

INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD