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The AGREED to MOU states....." 22. Card Check and Neutrality. As to any non-union common carrier freight entity that the Employer, its parent or holding company or subsidiaries of the Employer buys, establishes or maintains, the parties to this Restructuring Plan agree that, as soon as a Teamster Local Union shows the entity authorization cards signed by the majority of employees in the bargaining unit, the Local Union will be recognized as the exclusive bargaining representative for those employees.
The Employer or its affiliated companies will remain neutral if the Local Union seeks to represent unrepresented employees for this new entity. Neutrality means that the new entity will not make statements or take other actions opposing or advocating unionization. The new entity shall not demean the Union as an organization or its representatives as individuals. The new entity will inform all managerial employees and supervisors of their obligation under this neutrality agreement and will take prompt action to correct any violation of this Section 22. Disputes regarding the application of this Section 22 shall be resolved on an expedited basis by the Subcommittee....."
SO, why is this an issue for the last 6 months!.....KK
The Employer or its affiliated companies will remain neutral if the Local Union seeks to represent unrepresented employees for this new entity. Neutrality means that the new entity will not make statements or take other actions opposing or advocating unionization. The new entity shall not demean the Union as an organization or its representatives as individuals. The new entity will inform all managerial employees and supervisors of their obligation under this neutrality agreement and will take prompt action to correct any violation of this Section 22. Disputes regarding the application of this Section 22 shall be resolved on an expedited basis by the Subcommittee....."
SO, why is this an issue for the last 6 months!.....KK