Officers’ Perspectives

Via PennLive This editorial was published by PennLive on February 3, 2017.  February is the official start of the Pennsylvania budget process. In the first week of the month, the Governor has the opportunity to outline his budget priorities in an address made to a joint session of the General Assembly. Read More

Once upon a time, after an uncharacteristically unsuccessful outing, a reporter asked the late, great Pittsburgh Steeler coach, Chuck Noll, to make comments addressing the situation. In what was not necessarily an unusual response, he tersely replied, “we have problems, and they are many.” The interview concluded and the Coach retreated to his office. Read More

I want to take time during this wonderful Holiday season, when we celebrate so many different traditions, to wish all of our members and their families the best of times.  As we wrap up the old year and look forward to the new year, we must remember what we have to be grateful for and, as Union members, what we are fighting for. Read More