Via John P. Richards, President – Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the APWU:

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ON A PERSONAL NOTE – It is undisputed that the creation of the Committee and the activism that has continued over the years since it was formed, is unprecedented. Because of the scope of membership and the solidarity among the various Unions and our Chapter that continues year by year, and the effective activism, I would have thought that the National Unions would have taken note and given a little publicity and accolades for what has been accomplished. While I personally take that failure to be a slight, we will persevere.