{"id":838,"date":"2024-07-18T03:18:08","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T07:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/?p=838"},"modified":"2024-07-26T22:49:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T02:49:31","slug":"just-5-years-ago-we-made-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/?p=838","title":{"rendered":"Just 5 Years Ago, we made history."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On August 21, 2019, a small local in Hialeah of less then 400 members, unilaterally decided to go on a ULP protest ( Short Duration Strike). That shot was heard round the country, as we and sister Locals 3122, and 3120 also walked their members out. It restored the faith of the old guard and inspired younger members that we are a force to be reckoned with. Now, it is our highest aspiration to bargain peacefully and come to a mutually beneficial agreement that benefits all involved. But as any organization, business, military or otherwise, you must be in shape, both mentally and financially. Failing to prepare is a recipe for disaster. We have prepared as the local has trained over 40% of its members for this mobilization effort. Be vigilant and stay focused for an inevitable work stoppage is the purpose of our Mobilization effort. To keep our Members ready for a potential Strike.Keep at it, keep our Mobilization intense and frequent, be steadfast and we will obtain our objective, a fair and equable contract for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alex-the-masked-man-pic-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alex-the-masked-man-pic-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alex-the-masked-man-pic-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alex-the-masked-man-pic-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/alex-the-masked-man-pic-scaled.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hall-strike-vote-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hall-strike-vote-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hall-strike-vote-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/hall-strike-vote-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Members at Special Membership meeting August 19, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/183-st-strikers.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/183-st-strikers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/183-st-strikers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/183-st-strikers-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" src=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/big-oleta-pic-rally.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/big-oleta-pic-rally.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/big-oleta-pic-rally-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/big-oleta-pic-rally-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Solidarity and Unity 2019 Ojus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-769x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/cwa3121.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/billy-martin-1966-scaled.jpg 1441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most Senior Members William Martin with a new Kid on the Block joining in a most righteous of causes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On August 21, 2019, a small local in Hialeah of less then 400 members, unilaterally decided to go on a ULP protest ( Short Duration Strike). That shot was heard round the country, as we and sister Locals 3122, and 3120 also walked their members out. 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