So that's it...

I've been wondering for two years what on earth was going on here:



So the other day I decided to find out. I had to figure out who would protest hospitals, schools, businesses, and Methodists. I mean seriously, I have some theological qualms with them, but to spend night and day protesting Cokesbury seems a bit extreme. So I found out, it's carpenters.

According to the literature i was given the local carpenters union (and anyone who wants to join in) is boycotting all of Jim Wakefield's projects. Wakefield is a fairly large construction and contracting outfit in the region and, according to the union people, has a nasty habit of hiring illegals to do the work that these union guys would be doing.



The argument goes, hiring illegals drives down the wages of skilled labor, like carpenters, and so hurts their ability to make a decent wage. Therefore, the union is protesting all of Wakefield's projects to try and put pressure on them to stop.



George and Larry on picket

Regardless of your thoughts on unions, these guys (and ladies too) are out there all day everyday in all kinds of weather. Either the pay is really good or they are very committed to their cause.

Another mystery solved. Want more?