Daycon Strikers Garner Support From Nurses United Prez

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

The President of Nurses United, Dottie Hararas (center), walked the picket line with striking Daycon workers last Monday, encouraging the Teamsters 639 members to "stay strong, be patient and hang in there for just one day longer than management." Hararas made a personal contribution of $500 to the strikers and said, "I stand in complete solidarity with you. This strike is so important to all union members fighting for justice. Any time that we stand up for ourselves, all union members benefit. I urge my union sisters and brothers to contribute what they can to these workers, and to walk the picket line with them to show your support." Upon hearing of Hararas’ actions, Teamsters Local 639 President Tommy Ratliff said, "I am deeply touched and greatly appreciate the contribution and the support offered by Sister Dottie." He added, "I want to also express my complete support for the Washington Hospital Center Nurses in their struggle to achieve a fair contract." Non-perishable food items and checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Community Services Agency, earmarked 'IBT Strikers', at 888 16th Street, NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20006. Email kmckirch@dclaborarchives.org for more information. - photo courtesy Anthony Smith