Madison City Employees LiUNA Local 236, many other workers turned out for the Labor For Standing Rock event at the confluence of the Cannonball and Missouri Rivers Oct. 29 #NoDAPL #Solidarity
City of Madison Liunna Local 236
Local 236 stood up for what is right in their support of Standing Rock. And they did it in spite of the fact they did not have the backing of the powers that be. It put them at risk. But, Laborers Union Intl, better known as Local 236 of Madison Wisconsin, prides themselves on being a public service union. And in that spirit, they journeyed to Standing Rock to give the Sioux a written resolution detailing their support. They did this with the clear intention of setting an example so that other Unions would take heed and follow suit. Local 236 hoped their courage would inspire others. And they were successful in this endeavor. The Madison Teachers Union will be following suit on Monday, November 7, 2016 by issuing their own written resolution stating unequivocally their support as well. ~Deana DeHaven
A statement by City of Madison liunna Local 236
“As most of you know, the city of Madison has passed a resolution to stand in solidarity with standing rock against the pipeline. Most also know that one of our alders was arrested there. We at liunna local 236 feel the need to take a stance on the issue. We know many unions are for the pipeline and just as many are against it. Due to how our city is situated between several large bodies of water that is a part of the Mississippi watershed, we strive as a whole, to keep our lakes clean. Because of the nature of our job we know that unlike air, water is a closed loop. What we have is all we get. Our lakes provide untold amounts of recreation along with what comes out of our taps. It must remain clean. The city government has worked with the indigenous tribes here to try and preserve their heritage. As a diversified group, we also understand wanting and keeping a heritage. We feel there would be more and better sustainable jobs if we invested in other types of energy that were not fraught with so many accidents. We stand proudly and in solidarity with the city of Madison, her citizens and the people of standing rock against the pipeline. After all, this is Madison. Thank you.”
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