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FEBRUARY 2006 VOLUME II ISSUE VIII

...to our own 116th Idaho National Guard Unit and to all other returning Service Women & Men!

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.

Just a reminder to the Union Membership... We are in this together!

In light of many corporations attacking Unions and trying to limit the usefulness of the Unionized labor force, we need to remember the importance of past Union accomplishments. These accomplishments weren't come by without sacrifice. We don't need to give up sacrifices to help the "Right-To-Work"-Anti Union mentality. In my opinion I feel we need to get back to the Solidarity the Union was founded on.

Unlike other jobs you might have had where back stabbing and fellow employee downplay used to get you promoted, The Union way isn't like that. We watch each others backs. We promote the Union by working and standing together.

If there is an issue of somebody not living or working up to your expectations, you must get involved here is some of the things that you can do: 1) First look again at what your expectations are. Are they the same as you expect from yourself? 2) If so, are you expecting realistic levels from your fellow workers? 3) TALK WITH THEM. Discuss what is expected of a worker at this level. Let your brother/sister know if what they are at risk from misconduct, if any. 4) If things just aren't developing, to your satisfaction, contact your nearest Shop Steward or Standing Committee Member.

Under NO circumstances go to the supervisor, first. Jeff Welle

Brief Overview of February 2nd Regular Union Meeting

* Pledge of Allegiance - Bring meeting to Order.

* Read and Approved the last meetings minutes.

* Report on the National Paper Bargaining convention

* Treasure Report: Read and passed the payment of this months bills. Discussed taxes and reports.

* Report on the status of the "Repeal the Right-To-Work" petitions

* Upcoming training from the Steelworkers in August or September for Trustees, Treasures, Negotiation Committees. Report to come.

* Another request for the assessment of $23 dollars to be collected from our 2 free checks to go into the Negotiation Fund was presented in the form of a motion, was seconded, passed and is to be voted on in the February 16th Regular Union Meeting. These two checks do not currently have Union Dues deducted from them. This money will be used for education and negotiation fees generated during Labor Contracts.

* Request to have the USW by-laws installed onto our web-site. As well as our own.

* Discussion of the agreement for allowing Greenhouse Employees in for extra work. Standing committee will investigate and a report how the agreement reads during the February 16th Regular Union Meeting. If this concerns you and available OT... be here.

* Donation to be made to the Asotin High School of $400 to help complete an Aluminum Drift Boat Project. This boat will then be Auctioned off in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Auction this Spring. Contact Jerry Enyeart for information.

Brief Overview of February 16nd Regular Union Meeting

Here, too!

UNIONS GROW BY 200,000-PLUS

Union membership numbers, released by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jan. 20, show a significant increase of 213,000 union members in the past year while union density remained steady at 12.5 percent. Those numbers reverse a trend of decline in recent years as good union jobs disappeared. “In a political climate that’s hostile to workers’ rights, these numbers illustrate the extraordinary will of workers to gain a voice on the job despite enormous obstacles,” said AFL-CIO President John Sweeney. Also in 2005, BLS figures show the increase in union members’ wages was double the increase in wages of nonunion members, underscoring just how important union membership is to workers at a time when wages are being held flat and health care and retirement costs are being shifted from employers to employees.

If it Looks Too Good to be True, It Probably Is!

Organized Crime Funds Activities Through Software Piracy

(NAPSA)-The link between organized crime, retail and manufacturers is clear. Organized crime can be linked to everything from fake prescription drugs to toothbrushes. In fact, it is becoming obvious to software developers that many of the large-scale commercial pirates are connected to organized crime.

The most brazen software counterfeiters produce CDs, documentation and packaging that is similar to that of the software publisher. Others simply copy onto disks and produce basic labels.

Counterfeiting software is often conducted as a lucrative business, either by petty criminals or increasingly by organized crime. According to the Business Software Alliance (www.bsa.org), "The most profitable counterfeiting operations are controlled by criminal syndicates with networks of distributors throughout the world. For these criminal gangs, which use the counterfeiting trade to launder money and fund other illegal activities, software counterfeiting promises large profits with very little risk of enforcement or penalty."

For the average American, the closest they want to come to organized crime is watching an episode of "The Sopranos." While they may be intrigued by the underworld, they certainly do not want to have any part in endorsing or supporting its existence. The fact is, that by trying to get "a good deal" on some new software, people may unknowingly be supporting not only this crime, but funding others that may impact their communities and people they know.

What is being done?

In the United States, the Department of Justice, the FBI and other government agencies are doing their part to investigate and bring these criminals to justice. On a regional level, task forces are being formed. For example, the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force (NC3TF), formed in 2000, is staffed by investigators from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies who have received specialized training in the investigation of high-technology crime, including software piracy.

The general rule of thumb is, "If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is counterfeit software." Without the demand from the public, the counterfeit software business cannot prosper. Therefore everyone can play a role in helping to eliminate this menace from our society.

Software pirates beware: The FBI is after you.

Dear Jeff,

Next week, we will announce the official launch of AFL-CIO Now, our new blog for America’s working families. But we

wanted you—one of our top activists—to get the chance to preview the blog and let us know what you think before it is released to the public.

Please take a few minutes to check out AFL-CIO Now:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

On AFL-CIO Now, you’ll find the latest news about the issues that matter most to working families—health care, wages, job exporting and more. You’ll learn about efforts to protect our freedom to form unions and bargain. You’ll read about what workers, their unions and allies are doing to stop greedy corporations and anti-worker politicians from making life harder for working families, and how you can get involved.

Visit AFL-CIO Now today for this special preview of our new blog:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

Then let us know what you think by sending an e-mail to:

blognews@aflcio.org

AFL-CIO Now is unique. It’s a news blog with attitude, pulling together information from every part of the country affecting every type of worker. We post breaking news and updates all day long, every day—so you’ll want to check back often. AFL-CIO Now is THE source for the news and information you need about the issues shaping your life on the job, in your community and in the national economy.

Take a look right now:

http://www.aflcio.org/blog

Then please e-mail us with your reactions—and, of course, news you think we should be covering. E-mail us at:

blognews@aflcio.org

Thank you for all you do.

In solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

Stop Bush from Hurting Working Families

Health Savings Accounts will reduce health care coverage and increase costs for working families. Stop this terrible idea in its tracks by contacting your members of Congress and telling them you oppose Bush’s plan to shift health care costs to workers.

In his State of the Union address last night, President George W. Bush announced the centerpiece of his efforts to reform health care would be tax breaks for people to pay for their own health care, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), in which people replace traditional insurance coverage with their own savings.

HSA-based health care would be a disaster for working families, a giant step backward that would shift costs away from employers to employees and their families and force many people to go without needed care.

Here are a few things you should know about HSAs.

The idea behind Health Savings Accounts is that Americans have too much insurance. You read that right. Those who came up with the idea believe Americans are overinsured, something that very few working families would likely agree with.
Despite the rhetoric, HSAs will do nothing to control skyrocketing health care costs or reduce the number of uninsured. In fact, they will just make matters worse for those who have health coverage.
By shifting the costs to workers, HSAs provide cover to employers to reduce or even eliminate health benefits. It will undermine employer-based health plans, where two-thirds of Americans get their coverage.
HSAs will drive the wealthy and healthy away from health care insurance, driving up the costs for those who need insurance the most. Seniors and those who need health care coverage will see their premiums skyrocket.
HSAs are brought to you by the same people who brought you the Medicare prescription drug disaster, and it will have the same consequences. It’s a boon to the profit-driven drug companies and insurance industry. It’s complicated, fragmented and costly.

At a time when we are working hard on the state and federal level to give more working families the coverage they need, President Bush’s commitment to an idea that would reduce coverage is baffling.

Like his proposal to privatize Social Security, giving more tax breaks for HSAs will go nowhere if Congress sees massive public opposition to Bush’s bad ideas. (And like Social Security privatization, the political push is being bankrolled by Big Business, including the banking and insurance industries.)

That’s why we need you to take action immediately. Write your U.S. representative and senators and tell them you oppose Bush’s plan for Health Savings Accounts.

Thank you for all you do.

In Solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

Act Now to Protect Workers’ Rights

Samuel Alito’s record makes it clear that his nomination to the Supreme Court threatens the rights ofAmerica’s workers.

Send your senators a message today and tell them to vote “No” on Alito.

After a careful examination of Samuel Alito’s record, it is clear that his nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court threatens the rights of America’s workers and their families, and we urge you to join us in opposing his confirmation.

Time and again, Judge Alito has chosen the most restrictive view when interpreting laws that protect workers’ rights. In his decisions and dissents, he has consistently taken the side of entrenched corporate power over working families. He regularly rules against federal agencies charged with protecting the rights of workers. And his fellow judges in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have criticized him for his narrow interpretations of worker protections.

Contact your senators today to express your opposition to Samuel Alito’s confirmation:

Here are just a few examples of cases where Samuel Alito has taken the side of Big Business over the rights of working families:

In RNS Services Inc. v. Secretary of Labor, Alito dissented in favor of a coal company, arguing to limit the jurisdiction of the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
In Bray v. Marriott Hotels and Sheridan v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Alito wrote dissents that would make it more difficult for workers to prove claims of race and gender discrimination.
In Reich v. Gateway Press, Alito wrote a dissent that would have denied overtime pay to a group of newspaper reporters.

Send a message to your senators that Alito’s record on workers’ rights makes him the wrong choice for the bench:

If you want to learn more about Judge Alito’s record on workers’ rights, here are a few key resources that help tell the whole story:

Samuel Alito’s confirmation to the Supreme Court would be a setback for America’s working families. Contact your senators today and tell them to show their support for workers’ rights by voting “No” on Alito.

In Solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

P.S. Please help stop this nomination—forward this e-mail to your co-workers, friends and family.

Help Us Spread the Word

Spread the word about the AFL-CIO’s vision to stop the destruction of good jobs in America by forwarding this message on to your friends.

This week, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney outlined the federation’s vision for stopping the senseless slaughter of good American jobs.

In a speech to the National Press Club, Sweeney described how America’s workers have struggled over the past 25 years as “a perfect storm of outsourcing, offshoring, tax evasion, layoffs, work speedups, wage cuts, health care cuts, pension cuts, shifting risks, bashing unions and short-changing communities” has swept across the economic landscape.

President Sweeney talked about the immediate action Congress and President George W. Bush can take to stop the erosion of good jobs in America, including:

Guaranteeing America’s workers the freedom to form unions and bargain for a better life.
Giving workers the same protections as corporate interests in our trade policy.
Making it illegal for companies to buy or sell products made in sweatshop conditions.
Repealing tax laws that encourage companies to send jobs overseas.
Passing universal health care coverage.
Telling corporate America to rejoin our national community by investing more in workers and less in their executives.
Doubling the money we spend on education and job training.
Raising the minimum wage.

This plan is a must-read for anyone concerned about the destruction of good jobs in America. Read President Sweeney’s full speech today:

http://www.aflcio.org/goodjobs

Please help us spread the word about this important plan by forwarding this message on to your friends and family. Thank you for all you do.

In Solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

P.S. For more information about this plan, read the following news coverage of Sweeney’s speech.

Labor Chief Urges Action on Health, The New York Times, 1/19/06

AFL Chief Decries Corporate ‘Job-Killing Strategy,’ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 1/19/06

AFL-CIO Head Blasts Corporate Policies, The Associated Press, 1/19/06

NEW AT WWW.AFLCIO.ORG

REMEMBERING FORD ROUGE THROUGH MUSIC—“Forgotten: The Murder at the Ford Rouge Plant,” the latest addition to the AFL-CIO’s Cool Tools website, is the soundtrack from the original jazz and blues opera set in Detroit. “Forgotten” tells the story of the Rev. Lewis Bradford, a Methodist minister who worked at a Detroit mission before his mysterious death at the Ford Rouge auto plant during the 1930s where he worked and was part of the effort to form a union with the UAW. After a long bitter struggle, which included workers being beaten by corporate thugs, and a massive strike, the Ford Rouge became the first Ford plant to sign a union contract in 1941. Also check out the new book, Building More Effective Unions, by University of Pennsylvania professor Paul Clark, who outlines innovative and practical strategies for changing workers’ attitudes about their union through improved communications, more open leadership and long-range strategic planning. Both are available at The Union Shop Online at www.aflcio.org/shop. Find more Cool Tools at www.aflcio.org/aboutus/thisistheaflcio/publications/magazine/cooltools.cfm.

Click this link for the "WORD OF THE DAY" >http://wordsmith.org/words/today.html<

FEBRUARY CALENDAR

Updated daily

Do you have an event for our calendar? contact me.

OTHER EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

A 96 foot welded aluminum sail boat is taking shape in a warehouse in the Port of Clarkston. The keel required for a traditional schooner with three 87 foot masts and 4,300 feet of sail would limit its use to deep water ports. Because of a unique dual outriggers riding parallel to the keel, Zebulun's draft is only 8 feet. Loren and Georgia Murphy will use the completed craft to deliver humanitarian aid, disaster relief and religious outreach to the inhabitants of remote islands that lack deep water ports. Zebulun's auxiliary desalination plant will deliver 1000 gallons of fresh water a day for use ashore by disaster relief teams. More at www.mursea.org.

> Interlink Volunteers has an ongoing need for volunteer help throughout the community. A variety of skills and interests are needed on a regular basis. Contact Interlink Volunteers if you can help with any of these tasks.

> Beach Party is the theme for Storytime this week at the Lewiston City Library.

> LCSC Releases President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2005

> Tickets Are On Sale for Air Supply Concert on April 28

Every Monday: Lewiston City Council Meeting: Work Session @ 4:00 pm February 6th: Held at the Police Training Center. Regular meetings February: 6, 13, 20, 27 Held at 7:00 pm in the LCSC Telecommunications Room (Library Building).

Inland Harmony Chorus of Sweet Adelines International 6:30 pm - An opportunity for women of all ages, voice ranges and skill levels and voice ranges to learn more about singing four-part a capella harmony, barbershop style. Interested women are welcome at any chorus rehearsal, no obligation. Clarkston United Methodist Church, 13th and Highland. For information call 743-7639. Sponsored by Inland Harmony Show Chorus.

Every Tuesday and Thursday: KRLC Quilters 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Making quilts for the needy of the LC Valley area, every Tuesday and Thursday, at 1423 Powers Ave., Lewiston. For information call 208-743-1325 or 208-743-1551. KRLC sponsors air time for the Quilters.

LIVEWARE TECHNOLOGIES OFFERS COMPUTER CLASSES - 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. - 919 6th Street, Clarkston. Class One: Introduction to Windows and your PC, getting to know your computer; Class Two: Troubleshooting, installing/uninstalling programs, working with printers, scanners and digital cameras; Class Three: Creating, saving and printing documents, accessing and browsing the internet and creating and sending emails; Class Four: putting everything you learned from the first three classes together; The classes are $30 per night or $100 for the whole session. Call (509) 751-1200 for more information.

Every Thursday: Women's Support Group 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm For women of any age who have been emotionally, physically, sexually, financially and/or socially abused. Topics include emotional and physical health, self nurturing, personal safety and reducing stress and its effects on your life. Also included are topics on verbal expression of wants and needs, and stopping the violence cycle and addressing anger, grief and loss. Held at the YWCA, 300 Main Street, Lewiston. Sponsored by the YWCA. For information call 208-743-1535

Every Friday: NIA (pronounced nee-a) Class 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Learn to enjoy working out at this class at the YWCA, downtown Lewiston. Nia is an elegant combination fo ethinic movement systems. It integrates Western dance styles such as modern, jazz and Duncan dance with Eastern movement systems such as tai chi, aikido, tai-kwon-do and yoga. A sensible, energetic, non-impact aerobic workout is ideal for all ages and fitness levels. You will be using the music of Riverdance to enhance the workout. Leader, Kristin Delka, is a certified Nia instructor. $48 for 6 sessions. For information call 208-743-1535.

Every Saturday: Conversational Spanish Class 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Except the 30^th.) Learn one of the easiest foreign languages with this class taught by Gaye LeGresley. Bring an English/ Spanish dictionary to class with you. Held at the YWCA downtown Lewiston, class fee $80. For information call 208-746-1535.

February 1: Beginning Sign Language, Part 2 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - This is a 15-week course. This class is for those who need to brush up their rusty sign language skills or those who are continuing from the beginning sign language class. The suggested text for the class is The American Sign Language Phrase Book, by Lou Fant. William Long will also be teaching this sign language class. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA

Wire Wrapped Jewelry - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Create two different pieces of stunning and sophisticated wire wrapped jewelry. One piece will focus on wrapping wire around a single stone, which makes the stone the focus. The other piece will emphasize the use of wire and beads and the pattern made by the wire becomes the focus. Kathy Tuttle will be the instructor. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

Transportation Advisory Commission Meeting - 7:00 pm - City Hall, 1134 F Street, Lewiston.

T’ai Chi Chih - 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Everyone is invited to attend from the beginner to the seasoned practitioner. Classes are based on a series of movements and poses that beginners can master quickly and implement into their lives. Although T’ai Chi is considered the ultimate low-impact exercise, it has the same effect on heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones as brisk walking. Wear comfortable clothing. Meredith Robbins is a certified instructor of T’ai Chi Chih®. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

February 2: Cake Decorating - 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Learn how to visually design an attractive cake and one of the most necessary skills, how to write on a cake. Debby Odegaard is your instructor. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

February 4: Animals in Watercolor - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Learn the techniques you will need to paint realistic looking animals, may they be fish, fowl or four-legged. You will learn the importance of pose and composition. In addition, Judy will teach you watercolor techniques for creating textures such as fur, feathers, scales and more. Judith Brand is instructor. Bring your painting supplies and a picture of your subject. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

Washington Idaho Symphony Holiday Concert - 8:00 pm - Gladish Auditorium, Pullman, Washington. Season tickets: $51 for 5 concerts, $41 for 4, and $15 at the door or www.washingtonidahosymphony.org or call 208-792-2100 for information. Sponsored by Washington Idaho Symphony.

February 5: Washington Idaho Symphony Holiday Concert - 3:00 pm - Clarkston High School. Season tickets: $51 for 5 concerts, $41 for 4, and $15 at the door or www.washingtonidahosymphony.org or call 208-792-2100 for information. Sponsored by Washington Idaho Symphony.

February 6: Dog Care: Grooming, Health & Handling - 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Ginny Kaufman, a professional dog groomer, will teach the first section. She will instruct you on how to properly groom your dog; including toenail trimming, brushing, and tips for caring for your dog between professional grooming visits. Dr. Donnielle Wagner will discuss how to care for your dog’s ears and teeth, proper nutrition, basic health needs and how to express the dreaded anal glands. The last section will be lead by Jerri Davidson, an obedience trainer, who will demonstrate how to hold your dog in order to give it medications, how to handle your dog at the veterinary office and while with other dogs. All the instructors will be available to answer your questions. Dogs do NOT attend class. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

February 7: Introduction to Matting - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Learn how to cut mats, the aesthetics of matting and what tools are needed. Tips on mounting and using a mat cutter are included. Bring to class a 5” x 7” picture that you would like to mat, a tape measure and pencil. All basic matting supplies will be provided. The class is held at Art and Frame by D & J, 609 Bryden Avenue, Lewiston. The storeowner, Donna Dickeson, will be your instructor. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

Lewiston Neighborhoods' Association Meeting - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Discussion of City and neighborhood situations. Sterling Bank Meeting Room, 2250 Thain Grade Road, Lewiston.

February 8: Lewiston Clarkston Union Retirement Club Meeting - 10:00 am - Union Hall, 1034 Main Street, Lewiston.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - 7:00 pm - City Hall, 1134 F Street, Lewiston.

February 9: Lewis-Clark Coalition for Families and Youth - 3:30 pm - Held at the Lewiston Community Center. For meeting information call 799-4338.

Northwest Gold Prospectors Association, Clearwater Chapter Monthly Meeting - 7:00 pm - Anyone interested in gold prospecting or metal detecting is welcome to attend. Need not be a member. Lenore Community Center. For information call 208-836-5478.

February 14: Senior Citizens Advisory Comission Meeting - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Senior citizens are encouraged to attend. Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street.

February 15: Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District Meeting - 7:30 pm - L.O.I.D. Office, 1520 Powers Avenue, Lewiston.

February 16: Book of the Month Club - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Join this lively and outspoken group as they discuss the book of the month. Bring your bag lunch and your thoughts to the YWCA from noon till 1:00pm. A listing of the month can be found on the YWCA web site www.ywcaidaho.org or by calling 208-743-1535. This is a free event.

February 18: Faux Painting for Walls or Furniture - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - In this hands-on class, you will learn and practice the faux techniques of painting granite, antiquing, sponging and color wash. Nellie Zach is an experienced faux painter. She will teach the class and Sherwin Williams will sponsor the class, providing all the needed materials. Wear your painting clothes and bring a blow dryer. For information call 208-743-1535. Sponsored by YWCA of Lewiston, ID- Clarkston, WA.

February 21: RSVP Meeting - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street. Lunch is served at this meeting, so please contact Pat McGuire (746-7787) or Lorna Day (743-6983) prior to attending.

February 22: NezPerce County Property Owners Inc. Meeting - 7:00 pm - Call for a location, Lewiston. Discussion of property tax issues.

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - 7:00 pm - City Hall, 1134 F Street, Lewiston.

Raised Bed Gardening and Accessible Gardening - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Now is a great time to plan and design your raised bed garden. In class, you will learn about site selection, design, drainage, construction tips and irrigation. A topic that goes hand in glove with raised bed gardening is accessible gardening. You will be introduced to accessible gardening tools and methods. Jeff Schulze will teach this class. Sponsored by the YWCA. For information call 208-743-1535.

February 23: A.A.R.P. Meeting - 1:00 pm - Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street.

NezPerce County Property Owners Inc. Meeting - 7:00 pm - Call for a locatatioooooon Lewiston. Discussion of property tax issues.

February 27: Growing Orchids - 6:30 pm - 8:30 am - Learn the secrets for care and grooming of indoor orchids. Dan Cease will teach you about light, watering needs, repotting and orchid types. Each student will take home their own orchid, which they will learn how to propagate and pot in class. Orchids, pots and soil will be provided. Sponsored by the YWCA. For information call 208-743-1535.

February 28: Urban Forestry & Cemetery Commission - Meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street.

Fused Glass Jewelry - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Create your own unique jewelry in our fused glass jewelry class. Cindy Dillehay, owner of The Stained Glass Co., invites you to come and create your own custom pendant and earring set. Class will be held at The Stained Glass Co, 504 Main Street, Lewiston. All necessary material provided. Sponsored by the YWCA. For information call 208-743-1535.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Meeting - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Community Action Agency Board Room, 124 New 6th Street, Lewiston.

Urgent: Call Congress to Stop Budget Cuts Today

The House is going to vote on a budget that is a direct attack on working families and the poor. Take action to stop this bill today by calling your U.S. representative and urging him or her to vote ‘No.’

Call Now, Toll Free:
1-800-393-1082

Please call your U.S. representative right now and urge him or her to oppose the budget reconciliation bill that attacks working families and the poor when it comes up for a vote Feb. 1.

Call Now, Toll Free:
1-800-393-1082

This budget bill makes devastating cuts to programs that help struggling working families get health care, raise their children, pay for college and more. Some of the cuts include:

Slashing health care funding for the poor.
Cutting child support enforcement, making it harder for single parents to raise their children.
Pushing higher education beyond reach of many young people by cutting $12.7 billion from the federal student loan program—the largest cut in the program’s history.
Forcing states to cut child care assistance to hundreds of thousands of low-income working families.
Cutting foster care funds for children cared for by grandparents and other relatives.

Despite tremendous public opposition, Republican leaders are insisting upon these deep cuts in order to offset $70 billion in new tax cuts for the rich.

Take action today. Call your U.S. representative:

Call Now, Toll Free: 1-800-393-1082

This vote is going to be extraordinarily close, so every vote counts. If your representative opposes the bill, urge him or her to be sure not to miss this crucial vote.

Thank you for all that you do.

In Solidarity,

Working Families e-Activist Network, AFL-CIO

Family Travel Tips For A Fun Vacation

(NAPSA)-Whoever said "there's no place like home" has never been on a fun family vacation.

If you plan to spend some quality time on the road with your family, here are some tips from travel expert Pauline Frommer.

Safety First!

 Map your route before venturing out. Even GPS systems can be incorrect or outdated.

 Pack a spare tire and take your car for a tune-up if it's due- especially when planning a long trip.

 Be wary of inclement weather. If possible, depart when the weather is dry. Visit a Web site such as WeatherToPrepare.com to check the weather in advance and get seasonal safety tips.

 Be prepared. Pack a first aid kit, such as Red Cross(r) Johnson & Johnson Safe Travels(tm) First Aid Kit, which includes 40 essential items, including painkillers and products to help clean cuts and scrapes. There's also a First Aid To Go! Mini Kit with 10 first aid items that can fit inside a backpack.

Consider The Kids:

 Let your child plan part of the road-trip activities such as games to play in the car, DVD's to bring, fun places to stop along the way or even where to eat. They'll be happily occupied and feel more involved in the vacation.

 Collect souvenirs along the way and have your child create a memory book. You can collect anything from pressed flowers and maps to interesting rocks.

 Allot some extra time for your kids to blow off steam. A few extra minutes at each rest stop can save a lot of headaches in the car.

Fuel Efficiency On The Road:

 Avoid using a roof rack when possible. It creates a lot of extra wind drag.

 Pack lightly-utilizing smart packing techniques, such as the "roll method" can save you some valuable space and pounds.

 Use cruise control when possible to reduce the gas wasted in unnecessary starts and stops.

 Become a member of an automobile club. They can help you plan the shortest route possible and calculate how much to budget for gas.

 If you're renting a car, consider a hybrid. Most major car rental places offer hybrid models that have much higher fuel-efficiency ratings.

Healthy Eats For The Road:

 Get off the interstate. Many mom-and-pop local restaurants offer healthier fare than the standard fast-food places found at highway rest stops.

 Check out some Web sites that suggest some of the best places to stop along the way.

When packing for a fun family vacation, don't forget to take the first aid kit.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - Troop 149 of Clarkston's 2nd Ward

They are trying to raise money to purchase a Pine Wood Derby Race Track to hold local competitions. The track will cost in the neighborhood of $170 Dollars.

If you can help, contact Pat Nunéz at <pnunez6440@msn.com>

If you can send a check, address it out to:

Your Name Here with address and stuff		January 26, 2006
Pay to the ORder of:____Clarkston Second Ward____		$___________

For:_BoyScouts Troop #149 - Track____	_____Sign Here!____

Here's another source for supporting our Service Men & Women: www.aflcio.com/aboutunions/troops/

NOTICES AND TALENTS OF OUR UNION BROTHERS & SISTERS

If you have a talent or something to offer to others, let us know and we will add you here. Include e-mails and web sites.


*LEARN TO DANCE?* Night Club > 2-Step Call Miss Judy 208.746.8354 or E-mail: <missjudy@lewiston.com>	GOODRICH ARCHERY Mel & Marlene Goodrich on line at: goodricharchery.com Phone: 208-798-0331 cell: 208-790-4885 e-mail: goodricharch@cableone.net
	LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS REUNIONS http://www.lewiston.k12.id.us/classreunions/

It's baaaaaaaaaaack!

Are you reading the whole thing....Gregory L. Quigley? If so call the Union hall and leave a message for Jody!?!

www.ShopUnionMade.org is open for business!
Union-made goods and services now are instantly available, online, for the public to see and buy. Current offerings include: clothes, shoes, computers, greeting cards & gift wrap, sports equipment, toys and games. We will add new items and gift ideas every day.

One Course or a Degree—You Can
Do It at the
National Labor College

Where Union
Brothers and Sisters
Learn Together

Whether you want to take one course or pursue a degree, you can do it at the National Labor College—the only accredited college in the world exclusively dedicated to union leaders, members, activists and staff. Click here to get more information:

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Visit the National Labor College online.

www.nationallaborcollege.edu

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