As 2022 comes to an end, I want to share my best wishes with all my 594 sisters and brothers and your families at home.
I want to reflect on another year and the gains we have made. This year, again, we have accomplished a lot together. We all got the company through another turnaround safely and efficiently. We have settled grievances and arbitrations, clarifying language and protecting the interests of everyone in our union. We have started to see job postings and new hires recently and have been able to start swearing in new members at general meetings again.
A few months ago we were able to start going back to in-person meetings at the hall. It is way better getting to see everyone again and not just a little window in a zoom meeting. We also had our first party post COVID and we filled the Turvey Center to celebrate our 80th year as a union local.
We have stuck together, worked, grown and achieved this year, as 594 does every year, and I look forward to what 2023 will bring.
Thank you everyone for your commitment, dedication, and solidarity throughout the year. I hope you are all is able to spend time with family and friends this season and get at least a little time away from work.
Merry Christmas to everyone and have a happy, healthy new year,
Nathan Kraemer, President
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