[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E645-E646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY: LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Phil Saal, 
Secretary-Treasurer of

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Teamsters Local 542, as he is honored by the San Diego-Imperial 
Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO for his leadership in the successful 
United Parcel Service (UPS) strike of 1997.
  Phil and the Teamsters gathered overwhelming public support for 
working families and the plight of the growing part-time workforce 
during the UPS strike--and his leadership in bringing the UPS contract 
to a successful settlement is being acknowledged by this Leadership 
Award.
  Under Phil's direction, dozens of strike counselors were trained to 
provide food and financial assistance to Teamsters during their 
contract dispute. Five hundred checks, totaling $30,0000, were written 
to assist workers with their bills, and thousands of pounds of food 
were distributed.
  Phil is also a member of the Labor Council's Board of Directors and 
is a supporter of the Unity Coalition of Organized Labor in San Diego.
  My congratulations go to Phil Saal for these significant 
contributions. I can attest to Phil's dedication and commitment and 
believe him to be highly deserving of the San Diego-Imperial Counties 
Labor Council, AFL-CIO Leadership Award.

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