Thank a longshoreman
This morning, while you get ready for work and drink your favourite coffee, thank a longshoreman
While you put on your clothes, thank a longshoreman
While you check the weather on your phone, thank a longshoreman
While you drive your car to work, thank a longshoreman
While you eat your favorite lunch, thank a longshoreman
While you use your computers at work, thank a longshoreman
While you give your child their life-saving medication, thank a longshoreman
When you order your dinner, thank a longshoreman
While you strap up your kids soccer cleats, thank longshoreman
While you finally lay down in your comfortable bed and
cover yourself with your sheets, thank a longshoreman
Because without them, you wouldn’t have any of that
In the rain, in the snow, in the excessive heat, throughout Covid, for 24 hours a day, every day, these men and women work…To ensure you and your family have what you need.
Often overlooked, they are the foundation of our country. As they fight for fair wages and job security, stand beside them proudly. Tonight, at midnight, when they go on strike, think of them, their families, and the blood, sweat and tears they have poured into their jobs, to get you and your families both the necessities and luxuries you have.
Sent in by a longshore worker's daughter.