We posted links below to 4 stories on behalf of the dedicated union representatives at local 32BJ – George Richezza, Dennis Biondo and Company who have literally been in the fight of their lives to save their union and the jobs of the 2700 members they represent and with pride, dignity and intelligence THEY DID IT!

Congratulations and Thank You Local 32 BJ for representing your union, your members and the entire Philadelphia Labor Movement with utmost in dignity and diligence!

PhillyLabor.com

1) No raises – but no layoffs – for school district’s blue-collar workers – http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20120724_No_raises_-_but_no_layoffs_-_for_school_district_s_blue-collar_workers.html

2) District, 32BJ agree on contract – http://thenotebook.org/blog/125024/district-32bj-agree-contract

3) Blue-collar workers ratify Philly schools contract –  http://www.ydr.com/state/ci_21140480/blue-collar-workers-ratify-philly-schools-contract

4) Philly SRC signs off on contract with blue-collar union – http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20120724_Philly_SRC_signs_off_on_contract_with_blue-collar_union.html