General Membership meeting, August 1, 2009

We had a nice little picnic here before this historic event for Native Anishinabe Labor issues held here in bemidji Minnesota. This first General Membership was held with three board members in attendance and members. A new applicant also attended to join this organization created to uphold AFFirmative Action policies and provide other Building Trades Union organizations and the labor community at large, the tool, to assist a fair and equal representation to participate in the economic recovery of this State of Minnesota.
Many topics were discussed and agreed upon that need to be addressed regarding AFFirmative Action from The Top Down especially when the organizations that were initially contacted seeking assistance in recognition and utilization of this newly formed Labor Union met with not so much as a piece of paper responding to application to become a participating member of the AFL-CIO.
One good note to report is we have committed ourselves to strive forward to break down these barriers which also include our own home Reservation governmental practices and Minnesota Legislative Institutional Racial Policies affecting our right to provide for a better tomorrow for our youth and elders.
Gregory W. Paquin
(Business Manager) N.A.I.L.U. #12