Oak Harbor answers
Just bargaining in good faith Oak Harbor style...
(from:
Strike questions)
TO: All Teamster Represented Employees
FROM: Ron Kieswether
SUBJECT: Strikes/Picket Lines (Auburn Washington)
DATE: October 26, 2007
A Teamster strike now appears to be a distinct possibility. If a strike occurs and you wish to not join the strike, you may work for us behind a picket line. However, I recognize that whether or not to strike or work behind a picket line is your choice, and Oak Harbor Freight Lines will respect whatever decision you make.
If you decide to cross the picket line and work for us, you could be subject to a fine orother penalty by your Union. Thus, to protect yourself against a fine or penalty, youwould need to change your Union status to either (1) a “Financial Core member,” (or technically, a “dues paying only, non-member”) or (2) a full resignation (not withdrawal)
from the Union. If you become a Dues Paying Only non-member (sometimes called “Financial Core Member”), you would have to continue paying required Union dues, but would not be bound by the Union’s by-laws and rules.
If you resign from the Union completely, you would not be required to pay Union dues or abide by the Union by-laws or rules during a strike.
The change in status becomes effective when it is received by the Union.
I have attached a form for your use should you decide to do so.
The choice is yours, I am not recommending for or against any of the above matters. I
simply wanted you to know what your options are.
Ron Kieswether
"Mr. Rick Hicks, Secretary/Treasurer
Teamsters 174
14675 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila WA 98168
Dear S/T Hicks:
I am an employee of Oak Harbor Freight Lines. This letter will serve as notification that I am changing my membership status in the Union from a full member to a Dues Paying Only Non-member (Financial Core) member. As a Dues Paying Only Non-member, I will continue to pay to the Union all initiation fees and dues uniformly required of all members for maintaining membership. I am not resigning from the Union; I am only changing my membership status. I will not henceforth be subject to the obligations of membership other than that of paying uniformly-required dues and initiation fees required of all Union members.
Very truly yours,
__________________________
[Print your name]
___________________________
[Sign your name]
Mr. Rick Hicks, Secretary/Treasurer
Teamsters 174
14675 Interurban Avenue South
Tukwila WA 98168
Dear S/T Hicks:
I am an employee of Oak Harbor Freight Lines. This letter serves as notification that I
am resigning my membership status in the Union, effective immediately.
I understand that this notice becomes effective upon receipt by the Union.
Very truly yours,
__________________________
[Print your name]
___________________________
[Sign your name
I also like this part
"Q21. What does it take to decertify?
A21. Oak Harbor cannot sponsor or encourage a decertification petition. That is entirely up to the employees. However, the law says that if employees wish to become non-union, they must file a “showing of interest form” signed by 30% of the bargaining unit, and fill out an “NLRB Petition.” Both forms must be submitted to the NLRB in Seattle or Portland. The NLRB has “information officers” who can explain legal rights in more detail"
and this part
"Q17. If I strike, am I guaranteed reinstatement after the strike?
A17. If there is an economic strike, Oak Harbor intends to hire permanent strike replacements. When the strike ends, permanent strike replacements keep the jobs. Strikers who seek reinstatement are placed on a preferential recall list, and they are reinstated as vacancies arise. "
In solidarity, your local concerned teamster
thanks for the support. They wont be fully operational and a strike would hurt them, but we need to STICK TOGETHER.:gathering: Talk with your coworkers, and make sure to consider their thoughts as well.