THANK YOU!
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of thousands of BCTGM members, pensioners and other union members across the U.S., the U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday to pass H.R. 397, the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act. The legislation is an essential step to help secure the retirement security of more than 1.5 million workers and retirees nationwide.
Many experts told us as recently as last week that getting this to vote before the upcoming recess was slim to none. But here we are with another major victory because our Union never gives up. On to the Senate!
I had the opportunity to be at the vote in the U.S. House of Representatives with BCTGM members and retirees from Locals 6 (Philadelphia), 68 (Baltimore) and 118 (Washington D.C.). 
The BCTGM has placed the highest priority on preserving and strengthening our members’ pensions. Now, more than ever, BCTGM members in every one of our shops, together with our retirees, must remain united in solidarity and continue to raise our voices to the Senate.
The fight to preserve BCTGM pensions is urgent and ongoing. We will never give up protecting the retirement security of every BCTGM member and retiree.
We will continue to call, write and visit our Senators to be sure they know we expect them to pass this vital legislation that will help secure the retirement security of more than 1.5 million workers and retirees nationwide.
Thank you for all that you've done to help in this fight! On to the Senate!
In solidarity,
David
David B. Durkee
BCTGM International Union President
