Bargaining Rumors

At the Mobility Organizing Table today it was brought to my attention several times that there is a rumor being spread that The Union intends to strike at the end of our contract and that we intend to “fine” members who do not participate in the strike.

Politely, these are false rumors which are being maliciously spread. Bargaining has not even started. In the event that we have not reached a new agreement by the time the current contract expires, there are several possible outcomes. We could work per the current contract while The Union and The Company continue to bargain, we could work “without a contract” for a time or yes, we could strike.

I cannot stress enough that the bargaining process has not yet even begun. In the event that there is a call for a strike, it will be voted on by the membership; this is a democratic process that requires the will of the majority of members to proceed.

The best way to keep up to date with this information is to be involved. Attend our next bargaining conference call, to be held Sunday July 29th at 7:00 PM. You can listen in from your own phone or join us at the Union Hall to listen and discuss as a group!

Our membership meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM. Attend if your schedule allows it!

Keep in touch with your stewards, keep an eye on this web site, and never hesitate to call any of us; my cell phone is 806-786-5192 and is available to our members 24/7. Call or text, if I don’t answer please leave a message and I will get back to you ASAP.