Participation & Solidarity...
United SteelWorkers of America Local 1357

Bob Gonsalves receives a special plaque.

Plaque Awarded to Bob Gonsalves

Bob Gonsalves with the current officers of USW1357 (Robert Giusti and Donald Rei

Bob Gonsalves receives a special plaque for his role in the creation of Local 1357 at the November meeting

---

Human Rights Day Rally in Boston

Some photos of December 8 Human Rights Day Rally in Boston.

---

Brittany Dye Strike July 2005

Neighbors and Brothers Teamsters Local 59 of Brittany Dye strike in July 2005 because of a company demand for a $63 per week increase in health care premiums.

President Bob Giusti and Vice President Donald Rei lend an ear to members of the strike line

Strikers block the way of a scab delivery

Defiant strikers stand in the way of a non-union trucker

A police officer clears the way and lets the truck through

---

Donald Rei In The News

The following article appeared in the Standard Times.

---

Special Update From Iraq

June Email recieved from Frank Palombaro

---

Las Vegas Convention

Here are some photos of the convention in Las Vegas. This one is Bob and Donald as delegates.

International President Leo Gerard

President Girard signing autographs and shaking the hands of supporters at the conclusion of the convention.

Retired foreman David Benoit and his wife Ellie invite all former co-workers to stop by if you are in town.

---

From the Past...

Here is a photo of Civil Rights Committee Chairman Michael Gomes in one of our first actions as a union. Photo was taken January 29, 2001 at the Purity Laundry Rally in New Bedford. It has been 1 year since Michael's untimely death. WE MISS YOU MIKE !

---

Supporting Our Police

Here are some photos of our members in an action to support New Bedford city police.

---