The Pullman Strike and Battle for Los Angeles
On the night of June 27th, 1894, the American Railway Union sent out a telegram calling for a boycott of all Pullman sleeping cars. Early the next morning, a switchman at the La Grande Station in Los Angeles refused to attach two Pullman sleeping cars to a train departing for San Francisco. Similar incidents transpired […]
read more »Member of the Week: Kit Wilson
Kit Wilson of Disneyland has been in the industry for 38 years. He started as a sales host and is currently a stock receiver. Wilson’s hobbies include musical theater and he has had singing roles in Jesus Christ Superstar, Man of LaMancha, and Fiddler on the Roof. He is also a commissioner for the CIEC […]
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Member of the Week: Tom Slesser
Tom Slesser of Albertsons #6526 has been in the industry for nearly 24 years. He started out working in the meat department as a Meat Clerk/Wrapper and is currently the Meat Manager. Slesser’s hobbies include mountain biking and making improvements to his home. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “The […]
read more »Member of the Week: Mike Frantz
Mike Frantz of Albertsons #6170 has been in the industry for 35 years. He started out working nights as a second stage Food Clerk for Lucky’s and is currently a Dairy Clerk. Frantz’ hobbies include golf and woodworking. When asked what inspired him to get more involved he said, “I am former management. I know […]
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