CAROL SIMPSON DESIGNWORKS

"...and the winner of this week's "Race to the Bottom" is..."

Doug on 3-day week

Doug Fraser was such fun to be around. He was always open and kind.
During a strike in the late 1970s, a reporter asked Doug why the UAW kept pushing for a four-day week.

His reply, with the characteristic twinkle of the eye: "We don't see how we can get by on three — yet."

Bud McKirgan
LaFayette, Ill.

Editor’s note: McKirgan is a former labor writer for U.S. News and World Report.

Doug led by example

Doug Fraser led, not by words, but by example.
I consider it a privilege to have known him personally for the past 25 years.

Niles F. Bell
UAW Local 624 retiree
Minoa, N.Y.

Candidates must commit

While it is clear that no union member or sympathizer should vote for John McCain, our union's endorsement should be decided on more than an ABM ("Anybody but McCain") basis.

A presidential candidate wanting our union's endorsement must be prepared to make specific commitments to organized labor.
Being a Democrat is simply not enough.

John Gorman
UAW Local 1981
North Miami, Fla.

Fishing for UAW members

We're writing to let UAW members know about the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), a hunting and fishing club exclusively for union sportsmen and their families.

We're both strong supporters of our union and love the outdoors. We believe this organization could benefit our members and also be a positive tool in organizing new members.

To learn more about the alliance, visit unionsportsmen.org.

Carol Howard and Mark Ellison
UAW Local 440 members
Bedford, Ind.

Editor's note: If you'd like to read more about the Union Sportsmen's Alliance, please see this issue's Green Corner feature on page 16.