A brief tweetstorm about my dad’s Union job and how it benefited me through the years.
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I have my dad’s 25-year Union ring. UAW 699 out of Saginaw, MI. So proud to have grown up in a union family. 1/
When my little sister was born, she was premature and sick as a result. My dad’s Union won health benefits helped keep her alive and safe 2/
When we were both young, we got sealants on our teeth & regular Dental checkups. We wouldn’t have been able to afford it w/out insurance 3/
When I was in elementary school I was depressed and miserable. My parents were able to afford to get me mental health care, thank you UAW 4/
At Xmas, we went to a show where all the kids got toys at the end. Some kids, it was the best toy they got that year. guess who did that? 5/
My mom only ever had to work part-time at a job she liked, and my dad came home at a reasonable hour every night. Thank you unions! 6/
In his 40s, my Dad decided he wanted to change careers. He went to school, he’s now an electrician & happy & still in the Union 7/
My life is measurably better because unions got my dad a living wage, great benefits, career mobility, and more. 8/
We lived in a nice place, went to good schools, my sister’s getting her PhD & I have a JD. And big picture, it’s because my dad is Union 9/
Don’t get me wrong, I know unions aren’t perfect. But they are sure as fuck better than the alternative. Solidarity&Brotherhood y’all 10/10
