I am a union rep that has been targeted for termination. I have not yet been suspended but it is coming soon Im told. I consulted a lawyer and my union is waiting for me to be charged. I am the president at my local. All presidents before me except for one has been terminated and/ or targeted for severe persecution. My fear is when I am gone that the union is finished where I work. Management has instilled the fear of unionism in my facility. The members are waiting and watching to see what unfolds. The persecution is alot to handle at times. I am trying to be strong.
Apr 26 2008 12:06
Apr 26 2008 14:31
Country? Union?
Apr 26 2008 15:59
veganattitude wrote:
All presidents before me except for one has been terminated and/ or targeted for severe persecution.
that sounds like an actionable pattern. can you document it?
Apr 27 2008 04:57
yes I am being proactive. Thank you for your reply. Many members are scared but we are sticking together.
Apr 27 2008 05:01
USA. INA
Apr 27 2008 05:03
YES
Apr 27 2008 05:11
veganattitude wrote:
USA. INA
INA?
Illinois Nurses? You don't work at that hospital NNOC raided a few years ago do you?
Apr 29 2008 12:19
veganattitude wrote:
My fear is when I am gone that the union is finished where I work.
Doesn't that mean that the union (and i mean the members in the place you work) rely to heavily on you, and it's strength comes from you and not their sense of union?
veganattitude wrote:
Management has instilled the fear of unionism in my facility.
Sorry to be ignorant, whats the fear of unionism, some kind of mccarthyite paranoia shit?
Apr 29 2008 13:49
Yes. We still have it over here in the US.
Apr 29 2008 14:03
we have full time professionals in spreading it, in fact
http://libcom.org/forums/organise/seius-enemy-no-not-another-cna-thread-29042008
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Instead on waiting to be charged and for your lawyer and other union officials to take action, I do hope you are being proactive about the situation and explaining to your co-workers the gains that have been made through the union and the need to stand together in light of any disciplinary action against any member, and develop a plan for dealing with these types of situations -- for any member.