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President Katie Deatherage – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023

25 Monday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Katie Deatherage, missouri, rally, stand up strike, strike, UAW, UAW Local 2250, Wentzville

Yesterday afternoon United Auto Workers [UAW] Local 2250 in Wentzville, Missouri held a rally in support of their stand up strike against the General Motors plant. While pickets manned the plant gates approximately 500 workers and their supporters attended the rally. Local 2250 President Katie Deatherage spoke at the beginning of the rally.

UAW Local 2250 President Katie Deatherage.

Two-two. Five-Oh.

Union Strong!

….We here at Wentzville were called upon by the international UAW to go, to stand up in this historic strike. This is the first time in the UAW, in history, has struck all three of the big three at once.
[….]
We are at strike against General Motors here at [UAW Local] Twenty-two Fifty. We are standing up for a fair contract. We’re standing up to end tiers. We’re standing up for job security. And we’re standing up against corporate greed.
[….]
We’re working hard down here to gain back the concessions that we gave up to pull the company out of bankruptcy. To pull them out of losing their business, back in 2007, eight, and nine, recession time. We’re just asking for what they told us, what they promised us.
[….]
I want to give a shout out to my local. You at Twenty-two Fifty [….] I want to thank you all for everything that you’ve done leading us into this strike. You are amazing. Thank you for conducting yourselves, always, with dignity and class. Thank you for putting in the countless hours to help us run a successful, efficient, and meaningful strike. I’m very proud of this local and I’m honored to be your president.
[….]
I’d like to say thank you to all of those that have and are supporting us in this fight from walking the picket line with us, to the multitude of donations, from the shout outs on social media, to the [inaudible] as you drive by our picket line.

It is all greatly appreciated. We appreciate each and every one of you. With our commitment to contribute to this local community that we work in, as well as the surrounding communities, we assure you that your generosity will be paid forward.
[….]

https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/UAWLocal2250PresidentKatieDeatherage092523.mp3
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Previously:

Solidarity! – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023 (September 24, 2023)

Solidarity! – UAW Local 2250 Stand Up Strike Rally – Wentzville, Missouri – September 24, 2023

24 Sunday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Brandon Campbell, Cori Bush, Katie Deatherage, missouri, rally, standup strike, strike, UAW, Wentzville

This afternoon United Auto Workers [UAW] Local 2250 in Wentzville, Missouri held a rally in support of their stand up strike against the General Motors plant. While pickets manned the plant gates approximately 500 workers and their supporters attended the rally.

UAW Local 2250 President Katie Deatherage.

“Fighting for the American Dream”

Representative Cori Bush (D),

UAW Region 4 Director Brandon Campbell.

Friends from all over the country show up to support working people.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D).

Democrats do show up for working people.

Solidarity.

Lightning tonight

23 Saturday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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lightning, missouri, weather

In west central Missouri:

Canon 5D III, 2.8 70-200 mm.
F 10.0, 1/4 sec, ISO 100, 70 mm.

Canon 5D III, 2.8 70-200 mm.
F 10.0, 1/4 sec, ISO 100, 70 mm.

Canon 5D III, 2.8 70-200 mm.
F 10.0, 1/4 sec, ISO 100, 70 mm.

Canon 5D III, 2.8 70-200 mm.
F 10.0, 1/4 sec, ISO 100, 70 mm.

There’ll be more.

Campaign Finance: passing along the nightmare

23 Saturday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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campaign finance, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PACs, republicans

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C000953 09/23/2023 MO Republican Party American Dream PAC PO Box 144 Jefferson City MO 65102 9/22/2023 $10,000.00

[emphasis added]

Earlier:

C180684 09/21/2023 American Dream PAC Nodaway Valley Bank P.O. Box 700 Maryville MO 64468 9/21/2023 $15,000.00 [emphasis added]

C180684 09/21/2023 American Dream PAC Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City PAC 2301 Main St. Kansas City MO 64108 9/21/2023 $15,000.00

[emphasis added]

Crystal Quade (D) for Governor – Warrensburg, Missouri – September 22, 2023

23 Saturday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Missouri General Assembly, Missouri Governor, Missouri House

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campaign, candidate, Crystal Quade, governor, House Minority Leader, missouri, Warrensburg

Missouri House Minority Leader Crystal Quade (D), an announced candidate for governor in 2024, held a meet and greet fundraising event in Warrensburg last night.

Crystal Quade (D).

The event was sponsored by several Warrensburg Democrats.

Adam Sommer, Heartland Pod.

Representative Quade spent time speaking with everyone on attendance:

Rachel Parker. Heartland Pod

Toward the end of the evening Representative Quade spoke for just under a half hour.

Crystal Quade (D).

Remarks:

https://showmeprogress.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CrystalQuadeWarrensburgMO092223.mp3
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Previously:

Crystal Quade (D) for Governor (July 25, 2023)

Late last night

22 Friday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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lightning, missouri, weather

In west central Missouri:

Canon 5D III, 2.8 70-200 mm.
F 11.0, 1/6 sec, ISO 200, 70 mm.


[click to enlarge]

Shades

21 Thursday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Congress, social media

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Congress, House of Represenatives, Joe Biden, president, social media, weekend

Today:

President Biden @POTUS
Last time there was a government shutdown, 800,000 Americans were furloughed or worked without pay.

But enjoy your weekend.

Axios @axios
[….]
NEW: Congress is officially heading home for the weekend after House GOP hardliners once again tanked plans to fund the government by the Oct. 1 deadline. [….]

5:51 PM ยท Sep 21, 2023

Are you in town this weekend, Mark Alford (r)?

Joe Biden (D) [2020 file photo].

No choice

21 Thursday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in Uncategorized

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#MAGAIsWatchingYou, abortion, bodily autonomy, dystopia

Pre 1973 2023 medical equipment.

The republican dystopia is here.

I can’t believe this. My daughter was raped and you’re not going to do anything?

I’m sorry they’ll put us all in prison if we do the procedure.

He’s right. I’m your Republican Congressman. We’ve banned abortion. No exceptions.

She’s just twelve years old. I’m not letting you destroy her life

I won the last election so it’s my decision I’m just going to watch your daughter and make sure she doesn’t do anything illegal

#MAGAIsWatchingYou

“It won’t end here”

Campaign Finance: spreading the wealth

21 Thursday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

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campaign finance, https://showmeprogress.com/2023/09/20/campaign-finance-for-pennies-on-the-dollar/ACs, missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, right wingnut

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

C190817 09/21/2023 Conservative Solutions for Missouri PAC Quality Schools Coalition 1100 Main Street 4th Floor Kansas City MO 64108 9/21/2023 $10,000.00

C190817 09/21/2023 Conservative Solutions for Missouri PAC Mo Coalition for Video Lottery PAC PO Box 161 Wright City MO 63390 9/21/2023 $10,000.00

C232464 09/21/2023 Independence PAC Quality Schools Coalition 1100 Main Street 4th Floor Kansas City MO 64108 9/21/2023 $10,000.00

C190931 09/21/2023 Committee for Liberty John Tlapek 4999 S Franklin St Englewood CO 80113 Summit Equity Group President 9/20/2023 $15,000.00

[emphasis added]

Previously:

Campaign Finance: for pennies on the dollar (September 20, 2023)

Campaign Finance: for pennies on the dollar

20 Wednesday Sep 2023

Posted by Michael Bersin in campaign finance

≈ 4 Comments

Tags

missouri, Missouri Ethics Commission, PACs, right wingnuts

Today at the Missouri Ethics Commission:

222273 09/20/2023 Missouri Leadership PAC Quality Schools Coalition 1100 Main Street Ste 400 Kansas City MO 64105 9/19/2023 $20,000.00

[emphasis added]

Sure.

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC The Simon Law Firm, PC 800 Market Street Ste 1700 St Louis MO 63101 9/20/2023 $25,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC Dollar, Burns, Becker, and Hershewe, LC 1100 Main St Ste 2600 Kansas City MO 64105 9/20/2023 $25,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC Langdon & Emison, LLC 911 Main St Lexington MO 64067 9/20/2023 $25,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC Shamberg, Johnson, and Bergman 2600 Grand Boulevard Ste 550 Kansas City MO 64108 9/20/2023 $10,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC MO Coalition for Video Lottery PAC PO Box 161 Wright City MO 63390 9/20/2023 $10,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC Strong Garner Bauer 415 East Chestnut Expressway Springfield MO 65802 9/20/2023 $25,000.00

C190784 09/20/2023 Believe in Life and Liberty – BILL PAC Joseph and Yvonne Cordell 809 South Warson Rd St Louis MO 63124 Self Employed Attorney 9/20/2023 $20,000.00

[emphasis added]

And money.

C190908 09/20/2023 417 PAC MO Coalition for Video Lottery PAC PO Box 161 Wright City MO 63390 9/20/2023 $10,000.00

[emphasis added]

Call me maybe.

C180684 09/20/2023 American Dream PAC August Busch 1 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. #210 St Peters MO 63376 NA Retired 9/19/2023 $25,000.00

[emphasis added]

What happens to a dream deferred?

C211643 09/20/2023 1776 PAC Missouri C PAC PO Box 651 Perryville MO 63775 9/20/2023 $6,500.00

C211643 09/20/2023 1776 PAC MO Coalition for Video Lottery PAC PO Box 161 Wright City MO 63390 9/20/2023 $10,000.00

C211643 09/20/2023 1776 PAC Spirit of Missouri 104 Clay Street Jefferson City MO 65101 9/20/2023 $6,500.00

C211643 09/20/2023 1776 PAC Missouri Law Enforcement for Good Government PAC 715 Jefferson St Jefferson City MO 65101 9/20/2023 $13,000.00

[emphasis added]

Grassroots, eh?

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