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"The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people."
Cesar Chavez
:: Sunday, April 25, 2004 ::
Building futures The Journal News.com, NY
PEEKSKILL — More than 500 hundred students from high schools in Westchester and Putnam counties had the chance yesterday for hands-on lessons on how to solder pipes, build a brick wall and use steel rods to reinforce concrete flooring.
These were just some of the demonstrations at the fourth annual Construction Career Day program at the National Guard Armory in Peekskill. The event featured union representatives from more than 15 trades, including plumbers, steam fitters, roofers, sheet metal workers and electricians.
All were were eager to recruit young people who graduate for their apprentice programs.