Medal of freedom

We here in why did you join the union were excited when the son of a bus operator was awarded the presidential medal of freedom. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors." 

We are proud that president Obama is awarding a medal of freedom to the son of a bus operator who worked in the Bronx. John J. Sweeney is the current President Emeritus of the AFL-CIO. We are proud of all members of Local 100 and especially during these challenges that unions are facing from the republicans.

There is no question that John J Sweeney has earned the medal through hard work, and clearly nothing is impossible for the members of Local 100. If you set your aim on a target with hard work you can achieve success. Now it is your turn to carry the torch forward and strive for success. Whether you are a cleaner, station agent, conductor, maintainer, train operator, track worker or bus operator nothing is impossible.

We here in why did you join the union believe that medal should be at the entrance of the Local 100 where every member of the Local 100 can see it and know nothing is impossible. Maybe for next year’s mass membership meeting he should be invited and welcomed.