The BCTGM represents more than 120,000 working men and women in the US and Canada. The primary goal of the BCTGM has not changed over the years: To bring economic justice in the workplace to all workers in our jurisdiction and social justice to all workers throughout the United States and Canada.

BCTGM exemplifies outstanding community service and dedication from food drives to disaster relief, BCTGM members have always been involved aiding those within their communities. BCTGM locals throughout the US and Canada have an impressive record in gathering union volunteers for activities that improve their communities and enhance the lives of those who are less fortunate.

At Local 3-G, we strive at all times to secure the highest possible living standards, improved and humane working conditions and future economic security for its members. We are a service-orientated organization. Nowhere else do you have the right to democratically exercise your voice and effectively have representation providing for its members who would be unable to do it themselves.

All the Officers here at Local 3-G take great pride in this union and its accomplishments...it did not come easy. Remember, please, the unionism is not a heritage, but must be continually protected by you.

In Closing, remember, “I am the Union, You are the Union, We are the Union!”

Fraternally yours
Rocky Marsh
Business Agent/President
BCTGM, Local 3-G

BCTGM Report is a monthly newsletter published from the International Union.
Latest Issue:

• 'Death on the Job' Report: More Workers Killed, Fewer Employer Penalties
• Industry Briefs - Ex-Altria CEO Camilleri Receives $22M in 2007
• News Briefs - House Votes to Require New Dust Standards

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Kellogg to Boost Dividends 10 Percent
Though higher tax rates and soaring commodities prices caused a two percent dip in Kellogg Company's first-quarter profits, the company announced it will increase dividends by 10 percent.

The Battle Creek-based cereal and snack giant said its revenue climbed 10 percent to $3.3 billion from $3 billion. Kellogg's net earnings fell to $315 million, or 81 cents per share, compared with $321 million, or 80 cents per share, during the first quarter of 2007.
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U.S. Jobs Down 20,000 in April
The economy shed another 20,000 jobs in April, the fourth monthly decline this year, further confirming that a recession is under way. However, because many economists had predicted an April job loss in the 75,000 range, news headlines and broadcasts are breathing big sighs of relief.

But an improvement in excessively low expectations does not necessarily result in good news. Looking a bit deeper into the report, more troubling signs emerge:
Employees also appear to be working fewer hours, and for less pay. Among rank-and-file workers, who make up about three-quarters of the workforce, average weekly salaries fell 0.2 percent in April, and average hourly earnings rose an anemic 0.1 percent. In addition, some companies may be avoiding layoffs by cutting back on employee hours. The number of hours worked fell in April, by 0.3 percent among private employers, the second decline this year. Click Here to read complete article.

We Want YOU to Fight for Health Care
Our goal is to win secure, high-quality health care for all.

We are mobilizing a 1 million-member army of health care activists to keep comprehensive health care reform at the top of the political agenda in 2008—and to ensure that the real work of fixing the health care system is actually done after the elections.

Sign the petition and tell everyone you know to sign on today. Click Here.

The Local 3G Reporter is our local newsletter that we publish four times a year. The newsletter keeps our members informed of plant, local, and national news. For the latest issues click here.