[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 138 (Thursday, November 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING MACHINISTS LOCAL LODGE 831 ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. BRUCE L. BRALEY

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 2014

  Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I'd like to take an opportunity to 
congratulate Machinists Local Lodge 831 on their 100th anniversary. 
Local Lodge 831 is located in Cedar Rapids, which is in my district. 
Local Lodge 831 was chartered as Harmony Lodge 831 on November 18, 
1913.
  For over a century, the Machinists in Cedar Rapids have worked to 
strengthen the middle class and advance every American's right to 
collectively bargain. Machinists successfully implemented the 8-hour 
workday, helped outlaw child labor, and have worked to increase 
salaries for middle class Americans. In Cedar Rapids, Local Lodge 831 
has provided good paying jobs to many hardworking Iowans. Since being 
elected to Congress, I've been proud to work alongside the members of 
Local Lodge 831 in strengthening the middle class.
  I'm proud to call many of the members of Local Lodge 831 my friends, 
including President Brad Van Fossen and former President Joe lronside. 
I congratulate every member of Local Lodge 831 on their 100th 
anniversary and wish them all the best for the future.

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