In Support of the Mashpee Wampanoag Proposed Gaming Facility in Middleborough

WHEREAS, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking economic development projects so that their tribe can become self sufficient; and

WHEREAS, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is proposing to build a casino/resort/entertainment center in Middleborough that is currently in the approval process; and

WHEREAS, the Mashpee Wampanoags have signed a commitment to build the project with union trades affiliated with the Brockton and Vicinity Building and Construction Trades Council that will ensure a 100% union built project, using to the maximum extent practicable local craftworkers; and

WHEREAS, all union workers in Massachusetts should support such a progressive proposal that will have a positive impact for workers and for economic development; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Massachusetts AFL-CIO support the Plymouth/Bristol Central Labor Council and Brockton and Vicinity Building and Construction Trades Council by going on record in support of the Mashpee Wampanoag's Middleborough proposal; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the passage of this resolution authorizes the President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO to write letters of support to the Commonwealth's Federal Congressional delegation, Governor, Lt. Governor, and other constitutional officers, permitting authorities, and any other elected officials that he deems necessary and prudent; and be it finally

RESOLVED, that the President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO will transmit a copy of this Resolution to all relevant sources in order to demonstrate its ardent support of the economic development benefits of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe's proposal in Middleborough.

Submitted by:
Robert J. Haynes, President
Louis A. Mandarini, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer