Minnesota winters are tough. In Rochester, several blizzards brought the entire town to a standstill. Major roads and highways were closed, sometimes for days at a time.
The Mike Buesing Local Union Development Award is presented each year to an individual member, local union or group of members or locals who have contributed significantly to internal mobilization
The Rick Scott Political Activism Award is presented each year to an individual member, a local union, or a group of members or local unions in recognition of outstanding work in electoral, legisla
John Westmoreland, the former assistant director, started his role Nov. 1.
He replaces Council 5’s founding director Eliot Seide, who is retiring.
“Our union is in good hands,” Seide says. “Under John’s leadership, our union won’t miss a beat as we continue our program with energy and discipline.”
Westmoreland says he plans to meet with leaders of every local and build “a coalition of the willing.”
