Local 1 Widgetknockers for Democracy.
Proud members of Local 1 of the International Allied Union of Widgetknockers, AFL-CIO/Change to Win Federation, working together to build a stronger, more democratic union. i

PO Box 1234, Smithyville, CA 67891, USA. Organizer@WFD.orgi

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WFD Mission Statement: what we want & how we plan to get it. i

Get involved: Find the WFD activist closest to you. Next WFD meeting. Campaigns & upcoming actions: leafletting at Dexter facility. i

Open Forum: Latest post: Bobbie S. "Justice is not "just-us", WFD needs to do more to reach out to our coworkers from other countries. Here are my top three suggestions..."10/2/05. i

Know your rights
on the job: overtime, job assignment& seniority, safety, discrimination, discipline, right to organize, grievances, job actions
in the union: free speech, elections & contract votes, financial info, union meetings. i

Ask Earline: "I finally got on days and now they say "you're on flex time..." what do I do?" i

Documents and Reports: don't take our word for it -- see for yourself:i the gag order, the proposed officer pay hikes, executive board meeting reports. i

Union Facts: names & numbers for stewards, officers, and cmte. members. How much $$ we pay them.i
The WHOLE contract (w/ side agreements and "Memoranda of Agreement").
The union bylaws and constitution.i

Links: WFD sites; AUD's Rank-and-File Links; Union sites; legal rights info; other orgs. & resources.i

Olde Widgetknockers Blog: industry lore, union history, wisdom from the elders, widget photos (never seen a widget?), widget definition, and more.i

Workers Independent News (live radio feed) i

Welcome
This is an unofficial site sponsored by and for widgetknockers who want to restore democracy and power to our union.i This website is not sponsored, or approved, or subject to the elected officers of Local 1.i This is the "real deal" -- honest information, news, and support. Want to help build the movement for democracy and power? Contact us. i

Bienvenidos al sitio web del grupo "Widgetknockeros para la Democracia en el Local 1." i Este sitio web es auspiciado y hecho por trabajadores/as igual como usted, no es bajo el control del Local 1 ni de sus oficiales. ¿Quiere juntarse con el movimiento para poder y democracia? Ponerse en contacto con nosotros/as. Ver la Página en español...

Looking for photos of the Local president getting an award, the local president giving an award, or the union-sponsored stock car? See the official Local 1 site.i

What's New (last updated 10/2/05)i i
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Report on the December Executive Board meeting by e-board members Ken Sears and Dina Tomaino. "We managed to get six out of fourteen to vote "no" on the pay hike for the top officers. The names of these brave souls are..."i i

Next Union Meeting: This Friday! 6pm at the Union Hall. How to get there. Do you want a fair election? If so, you better turn out for this one. Need a ride? Contact us. i

Group safety grievance filed by tier 1 workers at Dexter Inc. goes to third step. Send an email to management.i Help us get signatures on the support petition.i What's the next step? See the poll and discussion forum.i

Six months to contract time: take the WFD contract survey -- what should our demands be for the next contract? What can we do to win a good contract? Participate in our poll and open forum. i

The infamous "Gag Order" sent to WFD by the Local President and our response. (See also your legal rights to free speech.)i i

Article from the Daily Gazette on the pension scandal. "Members for Democracy[sic], a dissident group in Local 1, condemned the alleged misuse of union funds. 'We expect this kind of outright thievery from corporate leaders, but from our union officers?' With elections on the horizon, the incumbent officers in Local 1 may face an uphill struggle..." i

AUD widgetknockers conference in Galveston, Texas February 22nd. Workshops, meetings, a great way to build our movement. Go to the AUD website to register.i

Photos from WFD's "bring your solidarity to work day."i

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