Father and daughter were ardent unionists who couldn’t bear injustice. So both worked hard to ensure public servants had fair treatment.
Although neither liked meetings they were a means to an end to gather and disseminate information. All of this was on top of their full-time workload as they were consciously meticulous to complete all designated duties.
Holding strongly to the ethics of fair work for fair wages. Such attitudes assured them of respect from their bosses and colleagues.
Respect and growth bloom
When the right seeds were planted
Spring sees them blossom
dVerse, haibun with regard to Labour Day, Frank
It takes such dedicated and willing voices to make change. Love the message in this, Kate.
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A great piece, Kate. Well done.
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Beautiful homage, Kate, to the exemplary workers who in addition devote themselves to the defense of the rights of all the workers.
Love ❤
Michel
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yes but sadly govt and employers have eroded unionism and I doubt we will see fairness for a long time to come 😦
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Yes, Kate in a time when money is king
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you are so right!
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I really like this! Brilliant read x
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Emphatically written Kate, a subject close to to my heart, …Carole was secretary of the local labour party branch, and her father was a hard working union organiser,for the liquor & allied trades, making sure members, were always paid fairly their hard work,
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nice that they could have been the father and daughter in this story 🙂
Sadly I think those union days and fair practice are gone …
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Sadly yes…… the rich are getting their way !!
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A wonderful important write, Kate! We need more people in the world like the father and daughter you write about!
HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…for years, my youngest kiddo worked for an organization that championed the rights and fairness for people who didn’t have a union. They helped those who needed health insurance, paid sick leave, raises in salary, etc.
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oh what a wonderful job Carolyn, we have nothing like that here … do it yourself or it doesn’t happen and the corruption within has ruined our unions … doubt anyone has faith in them anymore and the wealthy win again!
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The organization even studied out/researched politicians and helped people to know who to vote for…those that would be a helper to workers and not a hindrance.
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Wonderful message, Kate!
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I’ve seen even my work go down the dunny, I was a Union rep. once upon a time.
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ah this is a vague memory from many moons ago Paul … unions have no teeth now 😦
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No, time for a reboot.
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A wonderful tribute to union workers and their efforts to ensure worker justice. I marvel that there are bosses that respect this work! Thanks for sharing!
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sorry Frank “were” respectful … this is a memory dredged up from a past life 🙂
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I’ve been gutted. I hurt for justice, but I know better at the same time. It harms me psychologically. I just wait for them to fail at their stupid game. They can drown in blood and be the only ones eating goodies. I’ll just go to Hell. They aren’t invited.
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lol I so appreciate your raw honesty, you are a gem!
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I was once part of an institution where we dont have unions, was it good? It was indeed becausè, from where i am Unions or members of unions are actually being used in a different way, mostly union leaders are using their members for their own personal vested interest. I remembered once , a union leader figthing for the rights of the workers… and fast forward few years after i saw him.on TV, as a government official by then he has authored laws that curtailed and minimized the priveledges of laborers…
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very sad Mich … several of our PMs had been ardent union leaders previously … then when they get into power and wealth they forget the workers struggles!
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The same thing here Kate…and we thought when they finally get to have the power they will be able to change the system but sadly, not the case
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they become part of the #meonly system 🙂
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Alas..it is no longer like that. ;-(
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