ILLINOIS HONORS NWU

State of Illinois
Executive Department
Springfield, Illinois
PROCLAMATION

Presented this 7th Day of August 2009

Whereas: The National Writers Union UAW 1981 is the only labor union that represents freelance and contract writers in all genres, formats, and media; and

Whereas, as a union for freelancers, the National Writers Union (NWU) works to improve the economic and working conditions for writers; and

Whereas, the NWU seeks to achieve this goal by educating and empowering its members and by working with writers in regards to protecting copyrights, fighting corporate media, and advocating for legislation that protects the rights of writers everywhere; and

Whereas, the National Writers Union represents approximately 1,500 members in 17 chapters across the United States; and

Whereas on August 5-9, 2009 the national delegates assembly of the National Writers Union will meet in Chicago. This marks the first time that this legislative body has met in the Midwest;

Therefore, be it resolved, by the State of Illinois, that I hereby welcome the National Writers Union national delegates assembly to the Land of Lincoln and offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and productive meeting.