LWC nominates member in Protest of Election Process
News - - Posted on July, 31 at 10:08 am
The below was a speech given by an LWC member to nominate a candidate against the uncontested election of ILA officers.
In the spirit of democracy, we must have the courage and stand for what is right not what is politically convenient.
Charles Brave Jr. has always stood for justice, democracy, ending the wage tiers, safety and organizing in the ILA.
The delegates to this body belong to the leadership and the leadership could select whomever they want to succeed to power. The next leadership has been pre-selected.
This is not democracy. It is not in the best interests of our membership.
Although, this election is a protest, it is the seed of democracy. And it takes the courage of people like Brother Brave to make progress.
Vote your conscience, not what you’ve been told to do.
Fatih Shakir, ILA Local 1416, Miami, FL
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