GBLC President Louis Mandarini has appointed a committee to generate grassroots activity behind Governor Patrick’s proposal to bring casino gambling to the Commonwealth. Representative’s from the following unions are involved in the Committee: IBEW 103, IBEW 123, Fireman and Oilers/SEIU, Laborers Local 22, New England Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 877, Teamster Local 25, UAW District 9-A, UFCW Local 1445 and UNITE/HERE. This powerful group of unions is promoting the job creation and revenue aspects of the casino proposal and urging lawmakers to support the proposal. GBLC Secretary-Treasurer Rich Rogers is chairing the groups meetings, which are being held at Teamsters Local 25 in Charlestown. Thank you Sean O’Brien and Steve Sullivan.