Yes, I was a “Vocal Union
Supporter” while assigned to the Valdez Marine Terminal in the 70s through mid-80s,
and that “screaming out loud” my dissatisfaction can’t get no satisfaction,
well best said through Bob Dylan;
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Half-wracked prejudice leaped forth
Rip down all hate, I screamed
Lies that life is black and white
Spoke from my skull I dreamed
And the Alyeska “mental
mindset” of the 5th Floor Bragaw Street Enema Boys that hated that
disposition in leaky diapers, the fact that a “Union” was crawling up George Nelson’s
ass. So what to do, throw all available resources at ripping down that “Made in
America” Union drive that was trying to fight that on-the-job “half-wracked
prejudice” fostered by a “white supremist” movement and trying to STOP
drunk tanker crews from…what happens when you take your eye off the problems!
And Alyeska will be forever remembered as the company that ruined Prince
William’s Sound - still today with stubborn signs of lingering crude oil! Not
something to be proud of, forever tarnished. As I travel the nation sea to
shining sea, mention Alyeska and the Trans-Alaska-Pipeline with other true-grit
Americans enjoying retirement what did you do for a living, people associate
that company with the EXXON Valdez “wreck” on Bligh Reef. And yes, had we been
successful in that “Union”, that sad morning of March 24 in 1989 would have
been “business as usual” as by then we would have already STOPPED the recklessness
of the Filth Floor Bragaw Enema Boys! The Cowitts know who I am talking about!
Just a reminder as you enjoy that Uncle Al “golden poop chute” haggis!
