Al Davidoff to Congressman Matthew McHugh, thanking him for his letter May 20, 1986 Item tclc-0054 https://adolfhoromero.com/archive/tclc/items/tclc-0054/ Machine-generated text (OCR) from photographs of the original pages. Not corrected; it contains errors. The page images are the authoritative record. ===== Page 1 (Box 1 sequence page 146) ===== representing over 7,000 workers United Autoworkers #2300 « International Association of Machinists #1607 « Ithaca Teachers Association Service Employees #200 « Ironworkers #60 + United University Professions « Bricklayers and Masons #17 Civil Service Employees Association #855 « Cornell University Security Employees Union « Laborers #589 Ithaca Police Benevolent Association « Carpenters #603 + Plumbers and Pipefitters #109 Painters #178 International Typographers Union + Electricians #961 + Ithaca City School District Employees * Teamsters #65 Electricians #241 ¢ Trumansburg Teachers Association « United Autoworkers #1326 » TC3 Faculty Association Civil Service Employees Association #605 » Musicians #132 - Civil Service Employees Association #812 nna May 20, 1986 Dear Matt: The Labor Coalition had a terrific rally in support of the Cargill miners this past Saturday. Numerous local labor leaders, Democratic leaders, and church folk spoke in support of the miners' cause. We even got favorable coverage in the Journal so you KNOW it must have been good! I wanted to thank you on behalf of the Labor Coalition for your letter of interest which was read at the rally. I am aware of the awkwardness such struggles cause for you, not to mention one which is taking place outside your district. However, just as the Reagan administration has effectively dismantled other fundamental systems of justice and due process in our society, so hath they wrought with our labor laws. I believe it is incumbent on community leaders to help restore some semblance of balance and fair play. Your interest has helped in that regard. Thanks again, I look forward to discussing these kinds of concerns with you in the coming months. Very truly, Al Davidoff Tompkins/Cortland Labor Coalition