In the late 60s he was a cofounder of the New York Labor Committee Against the War in Vietnam. In the early 70s Sam helped to bring national attention to the impact of plant closings and runaway shops. In the late 80s he served as a Jesse Jackson Brooklyn delegate to the Democratic National Convention. For several decades Local 259 championed the forces of liberation and democracy in South Africa. South America. Haiti and throughout the globe. Numerous refugee labor leaders found safe haven. support and solidarity at Local 259. To continue expanding his legacy Sam Meyers now serves on the Commission for the Future of UAW. His career offers both inspiration and challenge for future generations.