Branch 534 of the National Association of Letter Carriers Affiliates with NJOPON
Vineland,N.J./ North Italy Hall – On the evening of June 6, 2011 the Vineland Letter Carriers of Branch 534 of the National Association of Letter Carriers by a majority vote chose to affiliate with N.J. One Plan, One Nation.
Brother Ray Stever made a passionate, moving presentation outlining why Organized Labor should take a leading role in the expansion of Medicare for all of our people. I can attest to the greed of the “for profit” health care industry since my sister has to order her life sustaining meds from Canada or face the prospect of the “poor house.” This sort of predatory behavior must end, because it diminishes us as human beings. And considering the political climate in NJ the sooner we take Health Care “off the collective bargaining table,” the better.
As a Union man, I was proud that my local chose to follow the path of our National Union by supporting Universal Single Heath Care for all and I encourage all my Sisters and Brothers to do likewise and join us at NJ One Plan, One Nation.
In Unity,
Rich Raimonde
Secretary, Vineland NALC 534/AFL-CIO.
