In my region all safety committees have been disbanded until further notice. Because of abuses like these and many others. It was a direct order from the union that all members no longer participate in such committees. It was my understanding that this was being enforced nationwide, but maybe not.
The safety committees in my area have been exposed for what the really were. Hourly employees doing supervisory work. Plain and simple that's the bottom line. I could give many examples but I will leave it at that. I am 100 % for working safe, but the safety committee was an absolute fraud and I am glad it has been rescinded.
outta hours,
Safety Committees are a collectively bargained benefit.
The Teamsters Union has failed to oversee the implementation and enforcement of this collectively bargained benefit.
They have failed on a national basis and a local basis.
It is this failure that has caused the company to be able to manipulate this process to the detriment of the workers.
Please see the Master Agreement Article 18 Sec 20.4.
Just reading this will show you that I speak the truth.
Sincerely,
I