An update from the Allentown Morning Call yesterday on the dispute between SEIU and the Boy Scout working on his Eagle project:
Hauling brush and old tires out of the woods in Allentown early Friday, members of the Service Employees International Union learned an Eagle-Scout-to-be is just as forgiving as he is trustworthy, loyal and helpful.
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To show there were no hard feelings, SEIU members from as far away as Philadelphia and New Jersey accepted Kevin’s invitation to help with the project Friday.
”They completely agreed — to come out, to help, to make amends,” said Kevin, a member of Troop 301 of Center Valley. ”I’m just glad it’s all coming together.”
As a result of the extra attention, Kevin found himself in charge of at least 40 volunteers, including Boy Scouts, parents, union members, a few Girl Scouts and the mayor of Bethlehem.
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Wayne MacManiman, who leads the SEIU’s Philadelphia-based mid-Atlantic district, said he thought Kevin’s invitation was a great idea.
”Everybody’s here on their day off, volunteering,” said MacManiman, of Burlington County, N.J. He noted SEIU members from Allentown had signed up to be part of the union’s 20-member crew.
Regardless of the motive of SEUI leadership, whether to make amends or fix a public relations nightmare, the folks who volunteered their time on a day off should be commended. Stating the obvious, or at least something that should be obvious, it is much better to see Americans working together than attacking each other.
Perhaps SEUI leaders and members will take a lesson from this clear contrast between bullying and community outreach.
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