Labor leader Bill Thurston speaks to the Monroe County Democratic Club July 14 in Waterloo.  Thurston, president of the Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council of the AFL-CIO, discussed issues important to labor.  He cited universal health care and the proposed Employee Free Choice Act as key concerns. Speaking with Thurston were Ty Becker, a field representative of the Member Assistance Program of the Illinois AFL-CIO, and Terry Knoth, senior representative, labor participation, of the United Way. Over 50 members of the Democratic Club attended the meeting, which was preceded by a barbecue.

The club holds its meetings at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesdays of the month at the Waterloo VFW.  New members are welcome.