[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15350]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING LIUNA LOCAL 777

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2007

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I stand here today to commemorate a 
significant milestone and to commend the leadership of the Laborers 
International Union of North America, LIUNA, Local 777 and its 
International Union, for their unyielding dedication to fight for the 
rights of working Americans.
  This year marks the 10th anniversary of the county workers in 
Riverside County joining LIUNA Local 777.
  Thanks to the profound efforts and devotion of the original 
organizing committee and subsequent rank and file leaders, Local 777 
has become a powerful, dynamic, and active organization committed to 
improving the quality of life for workers.
  Local 777 continues to grow today. From its humble roots of 57 
founding members working for the City of Indio in 1993, Local 777 
boasts a current membership of nearly 9,000.
  LIUNA's membership, which includes workers in the health sector, 
construction, mail handlers, school employees, higher education 
employees, and more, have had a positive impact on the community in 
Riverside, and throughout the whole state of California.
  The organization has remained dedicated to their mission of ensuring 
hard-working Americans are given fair wages, good benefits, a safe work 
environment, and a chance to fulfill the American dream.
  Besides protecting worker's rights, LIUNA also is very active in 
communities throughout California. The organization sponsors 
informative training, education, and safety programs that benefit all 
citizens.
  It is with great pride that I recognize the Laborers International 
Union Local 777 of Riverside County. On this important anniversary, we 
rise to thank them for all they do to protect working American 
families.

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