Auto Parts Manufacturing Workers Seek to Disassemble Unpopular Union Boss Bargaining Powers
Labor board investigation throws wrench into case, finds union contract with company illegal
Long Island, NY (November 1, 2011) – A Levittown automobile parts manufacturing worker is asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to halt an unpopular local union from forcing its representation on him and his colleagues.
With free legal assistance from the National Right to Work Foundation, Charlie Shannon filed unfair labor practice charges for himself and his coworkers against the International Union of Electronic, Electrical, Salaried, Machine, and Furniture Workers-Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA) Local 463 union.
IUE-CWA Local 463 union officials no longer enjoy majority support from the employees after a majority of them signed a petition to remove the unwanted union from their workplace. However, union officials unlawfully continue to negotiate a new monopoly bargaining agreement with the employer, Sterling Instruments, Inc.
After investigating the matter, the NLRB regional office in Brooklyn found that IUE-CWA Local 463 union officials were illegally demanding forced union dues payments from the workers because the contract's forced-dues clause with the company was not valid.
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Mark "the shark" Mixer
Hey Mark when these people do away with their unions, are you going to go bargain new raises and benefits to keep up with cost of living?
Are you going to fight for them when they want a raise? I would bet my house you won't touch them with a 10' pole. When there left by theirselve to negotiate a wage increase, they will have no chance. They will be told of how the company is not making enough money and there is no possibility of a raise.
Where will you be then Mark "the shark" Mixer. Preying on the weak and defenseless.
The truth is.....
The truth is this group of workers did ask the court for relief from this particular union. The court agreed and ruled in their support. Now they are free to represent themselves.
They wanted to be free and represent themselves.
Looks like they are not in fear of asking for a raise on their own contrary to your belief that they need someone to do this for them. It is a basic right to decertify a union when it is no longer working in your best interest.
Believe??
I don't need someone else to ask for a raise. What I believe is it is harder for one individual to ask for a needed raise than it is for multiple people asking. Much stronger case for raise when your whole company thinks it is needed.
I don't feel the need to pay
I don't feel the need to pay $1,000 a year so a mob boss can protect the jobs of my lazy co-workers who just try to cut corners.
Occupy Wallstreeet
Mark "the shark" Mixer should go down to Occupy wall street and tell those people what he thinks. That companies shouldn't post your rights at your workplace. That you can work for less so your bosses can make a whole lot more.
Hey Mark "the Shark" Mixer
Answer me this. If New York is in such perile, than why is it you can only find a handful of workers who agree with your beliefs. Out of millions of workers you have only a few workers. I think that itself should tell you alot. How much did you guys pay these people anyways. What exactly comes with the free legal services. Maybe a payoff or two.