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"Its obvious now that times are hard, our nations image is deeply scarred,

The government gives the union the blame, and too many of us accept the shame.

Instead of applying the things weve learned, we take for granted what our forefathers earned.

"Our newest enemy is our sister or brother, ignorance says we fight each other.

These backstabbing people are so confused, theyre not Union Members, they just pay their dues.

Members dont tell on their brother, man. Or refuse to help when they know they can!

"Its easy to talk, to complain and cuss, but our unions future depends on us!

We can put dignity back in our label. It wont be easy, but I know were able.

Being strong takes more than just a few; it takes everyone, me and you!

Lets all be Proud to be Union!"

Thomas J. Rostkowski, P.S.

Walk to Cure Cancer

L.U. 1505 (em), WALTHAM, MACancer is a disease that unfortunately touches just about every family. On Labor Day, the members of Local 1505 are proudly lacing up their walking shoes to join the fight to cure cancer. In its five years, the Walk to Cure Cancer has raised close to $2 million to help build the Massachusetts AFL-CIO Cancer Research Center at the University of Massachusetts Medical School campus.

Last year, Local 1505 Bus. Mgr. George Noel challenged the Raytheon Company to match Local 1505s pledges, dollar for dollar. With Raytheons match, Local 1505 successfully raised over $20,000.

This year Bro. Noels challenge was again accepted by Raytheon and Local 1505 members are once again committed to exceeding our goal of $20,000. We can think of no better way to celebrate Labor Day than by joining with other unions and working to help find a cure for cancer.

Betty Lapointe, P.S.

Making a Difference

Participants in Local 1545s Relay for Life.

L.U. 1545 (mo), JESUP, GAThis past spring our local participated in the Relay for Life, raising both awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. Pres. Ronald (Boogie) Beasley said the generosity of Rayonier employees meant raising almost $2,300 for the fight against cancer. He added that many of our fellow workers and families have been affected by cancer and we are grateful for the opportunity to help such a worthy cause. We intend to make this an annual event.

Kevin Brown, P.S.

New Leadership

L.U. 1629 (mt,p&so), CHILDERSBURG, ALOn May 28, due to the departure of presiding officers, our local was pressed into transferring leadership to serve the remainder of officer terms. Pres./Bus. Mgr. Jacky Johnson will assume the position of departing Bro. Doyle Blankenship. Bro. Mike Johnston will serve as vice president, Bro. Kent Cooper as recording secretary, Bro. Ben Pemberton as treasurer and Bro. Wade Young will be replacing Bro. Ray Guy as financial secretary. The Executive Board will now be made up of Bros. Paul Mathis (chairman), John Fuller, Bill Klinner, Fred Jones and Finley Baxley. We have complete confidence that these individuals will continue to lead our local through the difficult times we have faced in the forest products industry.

Doyle Blankenship, Pres.

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