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Texas Congressional Delegation to Mott's / DPS: "Take Responsible Approach" (8/16/10)
The RWDSU has released a letter by the Texas Congressional Delegation to the Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group expressing concern over the ongoing strike in Williamson, NY and urging the Texas-based beverage giant to return to the bargaining table with RWDSU Local 220. The letter, addressed to Dr. Pepper Snapple CEO and President Larry D. Young, urges the company to take a “responsible, cooperative approach we value so much in Texas” in dealing with the strike at Mott’s.
Rotten Apples, Core Values (8/16/10)
"Rotten Apples, Core Values" is an article in the current issue of The Nation about the strike against corporate greed by Local 220 members at Mott's.
Posted with permission of The Nation.
NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Joins Mott's Workers on Picket Line (8/10/10)
(left to right) Mott's worker Tim Budd, RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, and Mott's worker Bruce Beal.
Today NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli joined striking workers on the picket line in Williamson, NY. Comptroller Di Napoli is the Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, which is valued at $126 Billion--$33.2 million of which is Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) shares.
Appelbaum, Wurm, Tucker Re-elected as RWDSU Officers (8/5/10)
(left to right) RWDSU Secretary Treasurer Jack Wurm, President Stuart Appelbaum, and Recorder Amelia Tucker.
At the final session of the RWDSU 21st Quadrennial Convention this morning, RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum, Secretary-Treasurer Jack Wurm, and Recorder Amelia Tucker were re-elected to new four-year terms.
RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum (above) during his acceptance speech.
RWDSU Convention Day Three (8/4/10)
Congressman Anthony Weiner (above) today told delegates to the convention that he will continue to help them fight to keep Wal-Mart from moving into New York City, and that he thinks more Democrats should call out Republican members of Congress who are blocking vital legislation.
Powerful Speakers Take Center Stage on Second Day of Convention (8/3/10)
Two of the most impassioned speakers from the progressive political ranks brought down the house at the second day of the RWDSU Convention today, with both drawing standing ovations from the delegates.
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