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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 538934" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>The time isn't quite yet....</p><p> </p><p>The Senate hasn't even gotten a version of the FAA bill through committee yet. If FedEx hourlies start signing union cards now, and Fred somehow manages to get the Senate committee to table the RLA exemption amendment to the FAA reauthorization; every FedEx employee that signs a union card will have a giant bulls-eye on them. </p><p> </p><p>Wait until the Senate votes the reauthorization bill. If the RLA exemption for FedEx is pulled as part of the bill, THEN the time would be right to start signing union cards. I'm not signing mine until the bill is sitting on the President's desk (with FedEx's RLA exemption terminated). </p><p> </p><p>Another factor to consider is whether one lives in a "union" state, or a "right-to-work" state. If one lives in a right-to-work state, and the station doesn't vote to bring in a union, there will be no union representation in that particular station/ramp. If one lives in a right-to-work state, they should get an idea of what percentage of the craft employees would vote for a union before they sign their card. If less than half vote for the union in a RTW state, there is no union in most circumstances at that location.</p><p> </p><p>What is needed now is for the Teamsters (not FedEx employees) to put out their necks and make a statement regarding the process of certification of a union in a particular location if FedEx changes to a NLRB. In particular, how the process would occur in each station in RTW states. We all know the law states that an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for union activities, and we all know that employers DO retaliate against employees who try to unionize.</p><p> </p><p>Don't lose your head, before the process is completed. Let the RLA exemption get pulled first, THEN sign the union card. What one can do is write a letter to their Senators and Representative, detailing how getting FedEx's RLA exemption pulled would enable you to engage in collective bargaining to get back all that has been taken from you in the past few years. This is especially important if your Senators and Representatives include a Republican. Let them know you vote, let them know this issue matters to you. Be respectful, be logical, be firm. Get Congress to complete what has been started, then sign a union card once FedEx has a realistic chance of getting a union recognized.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 538934, member: 22880"] The time isn't quite yet.... The Senate hasn't even gotten a version of the FAA bill through committee yet. If FedEx hourlies start signing union cards now, and Fred somehow manages to get the Senate committee to table the RLA exemption amendment to the FAA reauthorization; every FedEx employee that signs a union card will have a giant bulls-eye on them. Wait until the Senate votes the reauthorization bill. If the RLA exemption for FedEx is pulled as part of the bill, THEN the time would be right to start signing union cards. I'm not signing mine until the bill is sitting on the President's desk (with FedEx's RLA exemption terminated). Another factor to consider is whether one lives in a "union" state, or a "right-to-work" state. If one lives in a right-to-work state, and the station doesn't vote to bring in a union, there will be no union representation in that particular station/ramp. If one lives in a right-to-work state, they should get an idea of what percentage of the craft employees would vote for a union before they sign their card. If less than half vote for the union in a RTW state, there is no union in most circumstances at that location. What is needed now is for the Teamsters (not FedEx employees) to put out their necks and make a statement regarding the process of certification of a union in a particular location if FedEx changes to a NLRB. In particular, how the process would occur in each station in RTW states. We all know the law states that an employer cannot retaliate against an employee for union activities, and we all know that employers DO retaliate against employees who try to unionize. Don't lose your head, before the process is completed. Let the RLA exemption get pulled first, THEN sign the union card. What one can do is write a letter to their Senators and Representative, detailing how getting FedEx's RLA exemption pulled would enable you to engage in collective bargaining to get back all that has been taken from you in the past few years. This is especially important if your Senators and Representatives include a Republican. Let them know you vote, let them know this issue matters to you. Be respectful, be logical, be firm. Get Congress to complete what has been started, then sign a union card once FedEx has a realistic chance of getting a union recognized. [/QUOTE]
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