Apostolic said:
than the organized workers vote to except it?
Or does every proposal thats offered, and gets written into a drafted contract that all the organized workers want,than its presented to UPS for approvel?
Also the only ones that are eligible to vote are only the organized terminals,is that correct?
If your not a card signed up Teamster, your not qualified to offer proposals,or to vote on any contract?
Am I also correct on this question?
let me try to address these questions for you, Apostolic.
First, once the contract is finished here in Indy, then each terminal, upon their completion of the card check(50%+1), will add in any necessary local and regional provisions(to abide by state laws, etc) and then sign that contract. If you have a proposal or something you would like to see in the contract, now is the time to submit it, before the contract is finished. You can submit them to me here, but the best thing to do is to submit them in writing to your local hall and ask them to forward them to Local 135 or to Ken Hall directly.
Second, there is no vote. The card check agreement eliminates the need for a vote. If you are talking about the contract, then each terminal will likely see that Master Contract before they become certified, so in effect, yes your terminal could vote down the contract by not getting enough cards signed to certify. That's why the Teamsters know they must negotiate us a strong contract.
Third, only the terminals that have completed their card check and have become certified will sign the contract.
Fourth, I have been urging all UPS Freight drivers, both pro-union and anti-union to set aside their prejudices and submit suggestions and proposals and help us to make this a great contract for everyone. I also welcome suggestions from drivers from other companies. Nothing better than experience when it comes to that.
I hope I have answered all of your questions. If not, feel free to contact me either here or in private. If I can't answer your question, I will get it from someone who can. The only stupid question is the one that goes unasked.