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THE CNY SOLIDARITY REPORT 

A newsletter of the Central NY Labor Federation, AFL-CIO - issue #34

ELECTION EDITION

See Council News for Local Candidate Endorsements

New York State AFL-CIO Endorses

Bill Owens for CD 23!

The 2 ½ million member New York State AFL-CIO today announced its endorsement of Democrat Bill Owens in the race for the open seat in the 23rd Congressional District.  New York State AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes issued the following statement:

"While Dede Scozzafava was in the race, the organized labor movement was evenly divided in its support of Ms. Scozzafava and Bill Owens.  Now that Dede Scozzafava has dropped out of the race, labor's choice to represent the 23rd Congressional District is crystal clear.  Bill Owens has the full support and resources of the New York State AFL-CIO at his disposal.

"Bill Owens will be a strong voice in Washington for Upstate New York's working men and women.  He has spent his career helping to create over 2,000 jobs and working to revitalize Upstate New York's local economy.  Bill Owens will fight to bring more jobs upstate, reform our nation's broken health care system, and turn the page on George Bush's failed economic policies.

Bill Owen's opponent, Doug Hoffman, is vehemently opposed not only to the issues important to working men and women, such as the Employee Free Choice Act, but to the very cause and ideals of the organized labor movement.

"Doug Hoffman opposes the job-creating Economic Recovery Package. But most important, he still supports the same economic policies that got us into this historic economic downturn.

"Doug Hoffman supports a flat tax that would cut taxes for the wealthy and shift the burden to the middle class. He has been endorsed and financially backed by a number of organizations that fight for the privatization of Social Security, for unfair trade deals like CAFTA, and against raising the minimum wage. Doug Hoffman was even endorsed by Dick Armey, who has called for the abolition of Medicare.

"The New York State AFL-CIO and its affiliated unions in the 23rd Congressional District will work diligently for the election of Bill Owens.  And with labor's support for Mr. Owens, I am confident that he will emerge victorious on Election Day."

The New York State AFL-CIO represents 80,000 union members and their families in the 23rd Congressional District.

  THIS MONTH IN CENTRAL NEW YORK LABOR NEWS

Calendar of Events, CNY ALF News, Broome-Tioga News, Cayuga News, Greater Syracuse News, Midstate News, Oswego News, Tri-County News, Labor History, Member and Steward Tip, Comic

MONTHLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

If you would like to add an event to this calendar, please contact Field Coordinators Jay or Bonnie  to add your event:

Wednesday, November 4: Oswego Council Delegate Meeting, 7:00 pm, Plumbers and Steamfitters Hall
705 E. Seneca Street, Oswego, Contact: Tim Rice (315) 343-4037

Wednesday, November 4: "The Corporation," free-will offering to benefit Central New York Labor-Religion Coalition , 7:30 p.m. at the Norton Putter Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse.  See CNYALF News  below for more information.

Thursday, November 5:  National Worksite Sticker and Phone Your Legislator Health Care Action, watch your e-mail for Activist Alert.

Thursday & Friday, November 5 & 6:  The NYS Labor - Religion Coalition among the sponsors of a two-part program on Health Care Reform presented by "People of Faith for Health Care Reform."  See Broome-Tioga News for more information.  

Monday, November 9-  Cayuga Labor Council meeting, 6:30 PM, at BCTGM  Local 116, 66 Genesee Street, Auburn.

Tuesday, November 17 -  6:00 PM: Midstate Central Labor Council meets at 6:00 PM, location to be announced - see next issue or contact Bonnie Wilson if any questions. 

Wednesday, November 18:  The Greater Syracuse Labor Council Delegates meeting, Sheet Metal Workers Local #58 at 301 Pulaski Street; the Executive Board meets at 5:30 and the Delegates meeting at 7:00pm.  

Wednesday, November 18:  6:00 PM, Broome-Tioga Council Delegate meeting; Laborers Local 785 (formerly Local 7), 98 Main Street, Binghamton.  Contact Bonnie Wilson or Mary Whitmore if any questions.  E-Board meets at 5:30 PM.

Tuesday, November 24:   Ti-County Labor  Council meeting 6:00 PM at the CWA Union Hall, 9 River Street, Sidney.  For more information contact President Mary Twitchell or Field Coordinator Bonnie Wilson or call 607-729-2547. 

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CNY ALF News

Showing of "The Corporation" to Benefit Central New York Labor-Religion Coalition

Hailed as "One of the must-see documentaries of the new century" by the Seattle Times and "Visually arresting and very funny." by the L.A. Weekly, "The Corporation" is an acclaimed documentary film exploring the nature and spectacular rise of the most pervasive institution of our time. Winner of 23 international awards, including the SUNDANCE World Cinema-Documentary Audience Award.

The event is sponsored by the CNY Labor-Religion Coalition, ArtRage, and Plymouth Congregational UCC. 

A free-will offering will benefit the Central New York Labor-Religion Coalition.

Event to be held Wednesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Norton Putter Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue, Syracuse.  For more information call (315) 218-5711

Jay Morgese Temporary Acting Field Coordinator

Field Coordinator Heather Keegan will be taking a leave of absence.  Jay Morgese , familiar to many as an Intern at CNY ALF, will be working part-time for the ALF until she returns.  He can be reached at 315-433-3363 x12.

"CNY Solidarity Report" Now Available On Our Website

Miss an issue or event?  Want to find out what happened? The current and past three months issue is now linked on our website  Just click "E-Newsletters" in the left menu bar.

CNY ALF Mobilizing Committee Planning Next Activity/Action

We are in the process of planning our next mobilizing action.  All are welcome to participate in the Mobilizing Committee.  Please contact Jay Morgese at (315) 422-3363, ext 12 or Bonnie Wilson at (607) 729-2547 for details. or email Bonnie  or Jay Morgese

Sign Up at our Facebook Page and Join our Facebook Group

CNY ALF now has its own Facebook page and Group.  Join in!   CNY ALF maintains website , blog , a space for photos on Flickr .   We also have a spot on YouTube for videos, which we have not yet taken advantage of.  Across our six Councils, a lot is going on!  Submissions for our web content are welcome!  Contact Bonnie Wilson ; phone 607-729-2547

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Broome-Tioga News

Broome-Tioga Endorses Ryan, Starzak

Broome-Tioga CLC has endorsed Matthew Ryan for Mayor of Binghamton and Anndrea Starzak for Vestal Town Council. 

Labor Religion Coalition and People of Faith for Health Care Reform Sponsor Program 

The Reverend Father Philip Keane--SS Priest, author, and theologian will speak on the perspective of “Why Healthcare Reform Is a Moral Issue for Our Faith Communities.” 
 
Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7 pm - 8:30 pm--Lecture & Discussion Part I:  “Why Healthcare Reform Is a Moral Issue for Our Faith Communities”
 
LOCATION:  Blessed Sacrament Church, located right off the Johnson City traffic circle at 13 Cenacle Plaza, Johnson City, NY - No Fee
  
Friday, November 6, 2009, 8:30 am - 10 am--Breakfast/Lecture & Discussion Part II:
 
LOCATION:  First United Methodist Church, 53 McKinley Ave, Endicott, NY--Offering Accepted
  
For breakfast reservations call: Amy Fleming 754-3621 or e-mail jpamy5@stny.rr.com 

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CAYUGA NEWS

Cayuga Council Endorses Local Candidates

On Monday, October 12, the Cayuga CLC - the only CNY ALF Council to encompass an part of the 7th Judicial District,  endorsed Paloma A. Capanna, Candidate for the NYS Supreme Court, 7th Judicial District.  

Cayuga CLC also endorsed:

John Klink, the incumbent Owasco Town Supervisor for re-election.  John Klink is a NYSUT retiree. 

Jack Hardy-City Council
Bill Graney-City Council

Steve Bartski-County Legislature

Phil DelloStrito-County Legislature

a dual endorsement of both Tim Lattimore (R) and Jim Hutchinson (D) in the 13 County Legislative

district.

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GREATER SYRACUSE NEWS 

Greater Syracuse Labor Council Endorses Candidates

 
Body, Patricia - Commissioner of Education
Buckel, Tom - Onondaga County Legislature, 7th District
Coleman, Joe - Onondaga County Legislature, 1st District
Corbett, James - Onondaga County Legislature, 8th District
Denno, Lance - Councilor at Large, Syracuse
Dudzinski, Chet - Cicero Town Supervisor
Ennis, James - Onondaga County Legislature, 8th District
Ervin, Linda - Onondaga County Legislature, 19th D
Giarusso, Mike - Town of Salina, Supervisor

Hanford, Karen - Onondaga County Legislature, District 6
Henry, Chuck - Onondaga County Legislature, 14th D
Jones, Ralph - Onondaga County Legislature, 10th District
Kessner, Jean - Syracuse Common Councilor at Large
Laguzza, Sam - Onondaga County Legislature, 16th D
Matousek, Sylvia - Dewitt Town Board
McCarthy, James - Supreme Court Justice, 5th Judicial District
Marsh-O’Connor - Donna Onondaga County Legislature, 2nd District
Masterpole, Martin - Onondaga County Legislature, 17th District
Miner, Stephanie - Mayor, City of Syracuse
Mott, Jason - Cicero Town Council
Robinson, Van - Council President, City of Syracuse
Stanczyk, Mark - Onondaga County Legislator, District 9
Stott, David - Onondaga County Legislator, 4th District
Strong, Richard - Commissioner of Education, City of Syracuse
Szczesniak, Edward - Onondaga County Legislator, 3rd D
Young, Sam DeWitt - Town Justice
Zambrano, Jessica - Cicero Town Council

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MIDSTATE NEWS

Pat Leary for Town of Ithaca Board

Kathy Luz-Herrera for Tompkins County Legislature

Susan Feiszli for Mayor of Cortland.  

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OSWEGO NEWS

Candidate Endorsements

The following candidates have been formally endorsed by the Oswego CLC.

Oswego County Legislature

District 4 Barry Leemann
District 5 Ron Sakonyi
District 7 Jack Proud
District 8 Robin Koes
District 11 Linda Lockwood
District 14 Jim Oldenberg
District 15 no endorsement
District 16 Amy Tresidder
District 17 Dan Hoefer
District 18 Mike Kunzwiler
District 19 Dan Chalifoux
District 20 Doug Malone
District 21 Judy Walsh
District 22 Phil Vasho
District 23 no endorsement

City of Oswego Common Council

1st Ward Connie Cosemento
4th Ward no endorsement
5th Ward Dan Donovan
6th Ward Tim Rice

Other County Races

Hannibal Highway Sup, Dan Mahaney
Hannibal Town Justice Adam Labonski

The Council  thanks all the candidates who participated in our process

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TRI-COUNTY NEWS 

Tri-County Council Endorses Stuligross, Miller

Katherine Stuligross for Otsego County Board Representative

Erik Miller for Mayor of the City of Oneonta. 

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The following items reprinted here courtesy of union communications services, inc.  will return next issue.

LABOR HISTORY

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MEMBER and STEWARD TIP