Technicians Update: Summit and Follow Up BA Meeting

Brothers and Sisters, 

As discussed in a previous dispatch, a summit with United Airlines (UA) Labor Relations leadership was held in Washington DC on July 21 at the IBT Headquarters. Several issues were discussed during that meeting. These issues included the UA System Board, the growing backlog of grievances due to the pandemic (especially regarding RIF and recall) and the scheduling of arbitration cases. Commitments were made to reduce the docket and to settle grievances at the lowest possible level as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement. At the conclusion of the meeting a call with the business agents from around the system took place. It was decided on that call that a face-to-face meeting of UA Business Agents was warranted. That meeting took place in Houston on Tuesday, August 3 at the Local 19 union hall. 

After the call with the business agents and the in-person meeting, the IBT filed a lawsuit in federal court regarding the refusal of the company to participate in an arbitration case that was scheduled to be heard earlier this summer. The matter involved management performing bargaining unit work overseas. As of the writing of this dispatch, the lawsuit is moving forward. We will keep you apprised of the process as it unfolds. 

During the meeting in Houston all of the above issues were discussed. Some other items discussed included the order of awards when vacancies were open concurrently and SIDA badge issues involving loss of pay for members. These issues needed to be addressed in the very short term. The rest of the meeting focused on the upcoming negotiations and identified areas of the agreement that would need clarification. It was decided that these in-person meetings were beneficial for the business agents in policing the agreement and will be held quarterly. At the end of the meeting the scope committee chair let the group know he is working on dates for the next meeting with the company and will notify everyone when the next date is set. 

In attendance at the summit meeting in DC from the company were: Zachary Jones, Tom Reardon and Julianne Cooney. Attending for the union were: Airline Division Director Capt. David Bourne; International Representatives Paul Alves, Clacy Griswold, Bob Clever, and Bob Fisher; IBT Staff Attorneys Deirdre Hamilton and Nick Manicone; Director of Economics Jim Kimball and myself. 

In attendance at the meeting in Houston were: Bob Clever and David Watford, Local 19; Andy Walsh, Local 25; Gregg Vandagriff, Local 104; Don Ramsey, Local 455; Thomas Esposito, Local 769; Hernan Gomez, Local 781; Javier Lectora, Local 856; Mike Moats, Local 964; Dave Elmore, Mark DesAngles and Dave Saucedo, Local 986; International Representatives Chris Moore, Bob Fisher and myself. 

In Solidarity, 

Vincent Graziano
Maintenance and Related Coordinator, Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Mandatory Vaccinations

Brothers and Sisters,

United Airlines announced this morning that it is mandating vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. By doing so, the company has joined a growing list of employers – including private businesses, nonprofits, and state and federal government agencies – that have mandated vaccines for employees. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has been reviewing this issue in anticipation that our members would most likely face mandates, such as the one just announced. Our conclusion is that employers have the right to mandate vaccinations in most instances. 

The Teamsters encourage members who wish to do so to get the vaccine, which evidence has shown is generally safe and effective at preventing or mitigating COVID-19 infections. However, our members who have bona fide medical or religious reasons for not getting vaccines should be exempt from United Airlines’ policy, and the Teamsters will defend members’ rights to those exemptions where they apply. The Teamsters will also reach out to United Airlines management to negotiate separation packages for members to whom exemptions do not apply who do not wish to get the vaccine. We will continue to update you as we receive more information.

In Solidarity, 

Vincent Graziano
Coordinator, Maintenance and Related
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Bid Recall LOA Information

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Summit with UAL

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

As reported in the last Dispatch, we’ve been advocating for a summit to address the outstanding issues at United Airlines. I’m pleased to report that last Friday the meeting date was agreed upon. We will be meeting in DC on July 21. In advance of that meeting we will have a call with business agents from every local union to discuss strategy. Shortly after the meeting is complete, an overview will be sent out. 

In Solidarity, 

Vinny Graziano
Maintenance and Related Coordinator
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

UAL Technicians Dispatch Update - June 30, 2021

Technicians Update

June 29, 2021

United Airlines Future Planning

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Yesterday Airline Division Director David Bourne, Representative Bob Fisher and I attended the presentation by United Airlines to its investors. We are all very excited about the opportunities for this membership that the new aircraft order presents.  

There was a bit of a sour note to the rollout, however. For months we’ve been requesting a summit with leadership to discuss a myriad of scheduling and language abuses. We’ve been promised these meetings to get us back on track, but have up until this point, been unable to get a commitment to a date. Therefore, when the company asked us to get up on stage with the other Unions, we were disinclined to accept the offer. To be blunt, we are not here for a show, to be rolled out when needed, and then shoved aside afterwards. We expressed our displeasure yesterday again. As a result, this morning the company has promised we will receive a list of offered dates for a summit by the end of this week. 

I will keep you informed as we move forward.

In solidarity,

 
Vincent Graziano
Coordinator, Maintenance and Related
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Aviation Professionals Day

As we begin to turn the corner on the pandemic in much of the world, passengers are returning to the skies. Although the airlines are only flying around 65 percent of what they did in 2019, it is great to see the uptick in flying.

Throughout all of this you have been on the front lines. As essential workers you could not shelter in place. Instead, you put yourselves and your families at risk by continuing to come to work. Many of you took the bold step of retiring early or voluntarily separating from you jobs so that younger AMTs could stay employed, a selfless act that shows the integrity that is ingrained our craft. It is through your hard work and sacrifice that the fleet is ready to fly as demand returns.

Charles Taylor embodied all these traits. His dedication, hard work and ingenuity set the standard for all that hold the certificate which bears his photo, and his spirit lives on in all of us.

With Solidarity,

The TAMC Board of Directors

PBGC Policy Change

Technicians Update

May 17, 2021

Re: PBGC Policy Change

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

This email is for our Sub-UAL members who participated in the United Airlines Pension that was taken over by the PBGC in May of 2005. I talked with a PBGC representative yesterday and as of June 1, 2021, the long-standing requirement for the employee to terminate or separate their employment with United to start receiving early age retirement benefits will be eliminated. You will want to be aware of tax consequences and the effects of early age penalties on the benefit you will receive.

There is a lot of work going on at the PBGC including website redesign and messaging tools to manage this change. As such they expect a back log of requests and for some time, however they plan on paying the benefit retro to June 1st for those delayed by the process. The PBGC has agreed to keep us informed so we can pass the information on to you and we have shared the same with United Company Benefits/Pension representatives.

This is yet in its infancy so please allow the work that the PBGC is doing behind the scenes to materialize.

Fraternally,

Bob Clever
IBT Airline Division Benefits Coordinator

Technicians Update

Technicians Update

April 23, 2021

Re: Aviation Week Article on UA Outsourcing

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Yesterday, along with many of you, we saw the article in Aviation Week regarding the awarding of MRO work to AAR in Illinois. To clarify, NO additional work is being contracted out to AAR. This awarding of work is simply work that AAR has historically performed in Miami and which will now be moved to AAR in Illinois.

We will continue to closely monitor the outsourcing of our work and if a violation occurs, we will aggressively defend this membership’s rights, whether through arbitration, litigation, or in the halls of Congress via the Cares Act.

In solidarity,

Vinny Graziano

National Coordinator, Airline Division

International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Technicians Update

Technicians Update

March 30, 2021

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

Today marks the final day of work for our Benefits Coordinator, Ken Meidinger. After 45 years he’s decided it’s time to retire and spend time with family. He will truly be missed and I’m sure everyone that’s worked with him over the years feels the same way. Ken, best of luck for a long, happy, and healthy retirement! 

Ken held two roles with the Airline Division. In addition to being the Benefits Coordinator, he was also the Chairman of the Ground Equipment and Facilities Maintenance Committee. 

Starting immediately upon Ken’s retirement, Bob Clever Principal Officer of Local 19 will assume the duties of the Benefits Coordinator. In that role Bob will look over benefits, such as but not limited to, CARP, 401(k) plans, Health Benefits, and VEBA accounts. He will be working with United to address concerns with any of the benefit plans that may arise. 

Additionally, and also starting immediately upon Ken’s retirement, Airline Division Representative Chris Moore will assume the role of Chairman of the Ground Equipment-Facilities Maintenance Committee. Chris will be assisted by Allen Cosides, Chief Steward in LaGuardia, in the performance of his duties. 

Congratulations to Ken, Bob, and Chris!

 
Fraternally,

 

Vinny Graziano
Technician and Related Coordinator
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Bid Area LOA Ratification Results

Technicians Update

March 19, 2021

 

 

Bid Area LOA Ratification Results


Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Ballot Point conducted the ratification and shared the results at 3pm Eastern time today. The LOA passed 55% to 45%.
 
Votes: 1383 yes

           1109 no

Total - 2492

 
Thank you to all that participated.

Have a good weekend.

 

Fraternally,


Vincent Graziano
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Coordinator Aircraft Maintenance and Related
Airline Division

Letter from Airline Division United Airlines to Congressman DeFazio on UAL Recall Process

As Director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division (the "IBT"), which represents thousands of airline workers around the nation in collective bargaining, I am writing first and foremost, to thank you and your colleagues for the tremendous work you did in passing the American Rescue Plan containing critical relief to millions of American workers, including tens of thousands of IBT members represented by the Airline Division. This bill, along with the prior COVID relief bills targeting relief directly to airline workers save thousands of our families from desperate hardship during this unprecedented crisis. I cannot say this enough: Thank You!

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UAL Technicians Dispatch Update - March 10, 2021

To All UAL IBT members

Re: Bid area recall LOA


Brothers and Sisters,

Due to the many furloughed members returning off the street or transferring back to their home station in early January, those members have yet to receive voting instructions in the mail regarding the Bid area LOA.

Over the last week, some of our Locals throughout the country were inundated with calls requesting voter credentials to participate in the ratification process and some of our members at various stations still have not received voting instructions.

THE VOTING CREDENTIALS REQUEST PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 AT 12PM EST (EASTERN TIME).

As a result, we feel that each and every member that wishes to participate in the ratification process should have the opportunity to do so therefore; the ratification date will be moved back one week to Friday, March 19th.


Vinny Graziano
National Coordinator
IBT Airline Division

Technicians Update

Technicians Update
March 5, 2021
United 328

Brothers and Sisters,

Attached is the link to the latest update from the NTSB on the incident involving United 328.
https://www.ntsb.gov/investigations/Pages/DCA21FA085.aspx

 As a reminder; while this is public information from the NTSB, if you are approached by anyone asking for your opinion or views; you should not to make any statements or comments that could be misconstrued as an official position by you or the company. Additionally; you should not make any statements or comments on any social media platforms.

We will continue to keep you updated as information becomes available.

 
In Solidarity,

 
Chris Moore
International Representative, Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Re: UAL Technicians Dispatch Update #2- UA 328- February 23, 2021

Technicians Update

February 23, 2021

UA328 Update

Brothers and Sisters,

We know that many of you have questions regarding UA 328. The IBT has been granted party status to the investigation and therefore cannot share any of the details. For those of you interested in following the UA328 investigation we are sending you this link to the NTSB investigation page. This link will allow you to get the most up to date information on the investigation. It is a public page and contains information, pictures, and videos that the NTSB has approved for distribution.

Currently the Teamsters Airline Division has UAL members participating on the following working groups; Structures, Powerplant, Materials and Records.

DCA21LA085 (ntsb.gov)

Finally, if you are approached by anyone from the media advise them that per the work rules you are not permitted to speak with them regarding UAL or the incident. Refer them to either UAL or the NTSB.

Fraternally,

Chris Moore

International Representative, Airline Division

UAL Technicians Dispatch Update - COVID Update- February 23, 2021

Technicians Update

February 23, 2021

COVID Update

The recent arrival of vaccines is a great step toward the recovery of our industry. There are however many varied opinions regarding their use.

For that reason, the Teamsters Safety and Health Department has monitored the development of the vaccines in consultation with medical professionals.  They have put together this fact sheet in an effort to answer some of the questions you may have.”.  We realize that this document is not all inclusive due to the ever-changing nature of the virus and its treatment and will continue to update you as new information becomes available.

To access the information, please use the following link:

https://teamster.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2221COVID19VacccineFactSheet.pdf

HRA/RHA VEBA

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In the 2016 agreement the Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Retiree Health Account (RHA) Plans VEBA trust, 74-2099724, was established (see article 16G). In reviewing the HRA/RHA VEBA Trust, I found that interest was not distributed to the employees from the trust but was held in it. Working with the company and our actuaries we agreed on a methodology to use to distribute these funds. Over the next month you will see adjustments made to your account.  

Fraternally,

Ken Meidinger
International Representative-Airline Division
UAL Benefits Coordinator

UAL Technicians Dispatch Update - UA 328- February 22, 2021

 UA 328 UPDATE

 Brothers and Sisters,

On Saturday, February 20 United Airlines Flight 328 suffered an uncontained engine failure while departing Denver International Airport (DEN). The aircraft returned to DEN and landed safely, there were no injuries to passengers or crew. This is the third PW 4000 engine failure of this type in recent years and it is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The IBT Airline Division requested and has been granted “Party Status” to the investigation by the NTSB. We have assigned a party coordinator and have members working with the NTSB on the Structures and Powerplant groups.

Due to the nature of the Party Status Agreement with the NTSB we cannot share details of the investigation, but we can provide you with general updates on the progress of the investigation. As part of the investigation, the NTSB is the only entity that can release its details to the public and will do so through press briefings. Below is a link to an article driven by an NTSB briefing. 

FAA orders emergency PW4000 inspections as airlines ground 777s | News | Flight Global

The IBT Airline Division provides “Go Team” training for our local unions and represented airlines on an annual basis. We hope never to have to use it but are prepared when these types of events occur. We are proud that our Go Team training has put us in a position to respond to this accident and assist the NTSB with their investigation.

Fraternally,

Vinny Graziano
Coordinator Technician and Related
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

UAL Technicians Dispatch Update - Update February 17, 2021

Technicians Update
February 17, 2021

Brothers and Sisters,

After the round of layoffs in October it became clear that members needed an option to return to their respective bid areas if they so choose. There is no contractual provision to allow for this however. The Company after speaking with us, and with many of you, also recognized the problem. As a result, we were able to come to an agreement which resulted in an LOA that will be implemented upon ratification by the membership. The constitution of the IBT requires a ratification on LOAs such as this one that change the terms of the current CBA. Please read the LOA and the associated FAQs. If you agree this change needs to be made, please vote yes. Conversely, if you believe the change should not be made indicate that by voting no.  

BallotPoint is conducting the ratification vote for the IBT as in the past. There will be an option to either vote by phone or via the internet. Please look for instructions in the mail which you should begin receiving next week. Voting will remain open for twenty-one days from the date the ballots are mailed. Duplicate ballot requests will begin to be accepted about two weeks after voting begins and will be sent via text or email depending on your preference. Once the ballots are tallied a notice will be sent out. 

If there are any questions, please contact your Business Agents or Chief Stewards.

In Solidarity,

Vinny Graziano
Coordinator Technician and Related
Airline Division
International Brotherhood of Teamsters

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February Business Agents' Report

 Secondary RIF Results Delayed

We have been waiting for the results of the secondary RIF since the end of November. The secondary RIF includes those that came back from leaves after the original RIF was underway, those that had subsequent FRD corrections and any folks who had an award rescinded for any reason (primarily FRD and A&P License issues). We were informed that some of the individuals who had rescinded awards were subsequently 'recalled' and told to report to a new area. We have taken steps to make sure that those individuals are immediately returned to their original Bid Area and schedule, pending results of this secondary RIF. The reason for this is very simple: They have not had the opportunity to 'officially' exercise their Seniority as part of the Article 6 Reduction in Force, so they cannot be moved from their Bid Area or schedule. Additionally, those folks who have the Seniority to stay on the property after they exercise their seniority are going to be absorbed, meaning that they will not bump anyone out of the station. So, a valuable permanent recall position cannot be given to them or it will reduce the number of folks being brought back from the street or the system. With our numbers at SFO taking such an enormous hit, we can't very well lose additional positions because of clerical errors! So, if you are one of these individuals who have been moved erroneously, let your RIF Coordinator know to make sure that you are sent back to your original Bid Area.

We understand that the end result dictates that there are some individuals on the property waiting RIF results who do not have the Seniority to hold a permanent position. That is not due to any shenanigans. They are here because they have not yet been afforded their right to exercise their seniority. The reality of the situation is that the Company furloughed way more people out of SFO than they should have on the 1st RIF, then made a bunch of incorrect Line Station Bid Awards to folks with only one license which had to be rescinded; then had to go back and change a bunch of incorrect FRD dates which also meant more rescinded awards, then filled vacancies during the 1st RIF, which led to grievances, a subsequent LOA to address, and a RIF redo for a bunch of folks which led to some additional furloughs. Then the company started almost immediately doing permanent recalls here at SFO to address the fact that they sent out too many people in the first place! Add to that the passing of the new PSP that resulted in UAL dropping everything else they were doing so they can get the temp recall done! Talk about an absolute quagmire!

If you are one of the individuals awaiting the results of the secondary RIF, which we are told will be out any day, and you do not hold the Seniority to prevent Involuntary Furlough, the most likely scenario will be that you will be given your contractually mandated 14-day furlough notice after the Secondary RIF results are published and then you will be given an offer of temporary recall to commence immediately afterwards.

And now we wait for the next PSP!

Temporary Recall is Nearly Completed

Now that the temp recall is nearly complete, we would like to welcome folks back to SFO. To say that our membership has been through a lot the past few months seems to be the understatement of all time. The decision to take the temp recall could not have been an easy one to make for many folks. At our core, no matter what trials we endure, people tend to want to get back to some sense of normalcy. And getting yanked back and forth across the country surely does not help folks in their quest to get some balance back into their lives!

Those of you that had to separate from families to commute to another location had it especially tough. The decision to make that move and leave families back here to minimize your family’s disruption was obviously extremely difficult. And that decision had to be made having hope and faith that you could eventually get back to SFO at some point without having any idea whether or not or when it would happen.

We understand that this particular recall is only temporary. But we want you to know that we will continue to fight in every way possible to make sure that there are sufficient jobs here at SFO so that anyone out there in the system or on furlough who wants to come back permanently can do so.

Some of you were also fortunate enough to be permanently recalled as well. In fact, UAL was in the middle of a batch of permanent recalls at SFO before the second PSP hit. We expect permanent recalls to continue going forward and look forward welcoming more of you back on a permanent basis.

Healthy Airport Ordinance Update

As we mentioned in our November briefings and email blasts, on November 10th the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed the Healthy Airport Ordinance (HAO). This ordinance amended the Health Care Accountability Ordinance (HCAO) for the Quality Standards Program (QSP) for all employers at SFO, including UAL, so that they must now offer a health care plan to all employees and their families at no cost.

TeamstersSFO Locals 856/986 worked with partner unions for some time to help get this ordinance to the finish line and we are grateful for all of that hard work.

In order to comply with the ordinance, United Airlines is now offering a Kaiser Plan B which meets the platinum-equivalent ordinance requirements. There is a special SFO tile on the Your Benefits Resource (YBR) website which allows folks to switch over to the new no-cost plan for employees and their dependents. This choice will remain open to all employees until February 15th, so if you have not done so, please make sure to navigate over to the YBR site as soon as you can. The effective date for the new health benefits is March 21st, 2021.

The San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) will be conducting a webinar to help educate employees on the new standards and answer questions on February 10th at 11am. If you are interested in attending, you can go to the SFO CONNECT website for information and instructions on how to register at sfoconnect.com/about/news/webinar-quality-standards-program-employees.

Again, please make sure to get to the YBR website in order to change over from your current medical plan to the new Kaiser Plan B no-cost option!

 California Kin Care Update

On December 1st, 2018, UAL first implemented the policy under which they would unilaterally designate the first six days (or half of the annual accrual) of an employee's sick leave as Kin Care, even over the objection of the employee. The Union felt that this was a clear violation of California Labor Code Section 233 and immediately filed grievances against the practice. Those grievances had to be placed on hold while we navigated the excruciatingly slow complaint process with the State of California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DSLE), as we were seeking a determination by the state as to the validity of UAL's practice under the Labor Code.

In September of 2020, we were notified by the State that UAL was claiming that they were exempt from the California Kin Care because they were providing sick time under an ERISA Trust. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans. This is a move that the company tried to make about a decade back, but that ultimately failed after they were sued by the pilots. They apparently feel that they have their ducks better aligned to pass ERISA-compliance scrutiny this time out.

The State has informed us that this claim will be thoroughly investigated and that it will determine what action to take against UAL if the findings are that they are non-compliant. But we were also warned that this process has likely been severely extended by the Company's actions.

In the meantime, as we reported to you in November, Teamsters 856/986 co-sponsored legislation with Assembly Speaker pro Tem Kevin Mullin that amended Labor Code Section 233 regarding Kin Care usage to say that "...the designation of sick leave taken for these reasons shall be made at the sole discretion of the employee”. The bill took effect on January 1st, but the Company is refusing to comply based on the reason given above. We had hoped that the company would comply, given the unambiguous verbiage of the new law, but they have chosen to fight it out.

There has been an et al grievance generated based the company's non-compliance with the new amendment to the law, but we will have to wait until we get the response from the State before we can put it in front of an arbitrator. There is simply no getting around that fact.

Ironically, the company has not chosen to ignore the Kin Care law completely because Kin Care is still being offered. They are only ignoring the part that says that you get to choose when to designate it.

We will be sure to keep you informed of any further developments on this issue.

The Grievance Tracking System

The IBT Airline Division Grievance Tracking System has replaced our old paper system of grievances. The GTS is an automated, internet-based program which creates, stores, processes, prints, and tracks all Airline Division grievances. We have been transitioning to the GTS at SFO for some time, beginning with Shop Steward training offered last year. The system offers a comprehensive search capability and is designed to enable us to capture every piece of information we need about every grievance so that our records are complete and organized and so that everyone involved in the grievance process, from Stewards to Chief Stewards to the Business Agents has everything related to a particular grievance immediately available. Additionally, we have access to all of the grievances across the entire system.

We have now completely phased out the use of paper grievances and are now requiring all Stewards to enter grievances into the GTS. If you are a Steward and have not yet been trained in the GTS, please reach out to your Chief Steward. Please do not use the old paper grievances anymore.

 Grievance Update

We have scheduled continued discussions with the Company regarding the SFO Heavy Check grievance on February 8th and 22nd. This will be followed by another date in March, if necessary. If no settlement is reached with the Company, the case will be arbitrated on April 15th.

We will also be starting initial dialogue next week with the Company concerning the open 3rd Step grievances at SFO. These discussions will be conducted in anticipation of the commencement of contract-case System Boards of Adjustment hearings in the near future.

We will be sure to keep you posted of any new developments going forward.

Labor History

February 3rd, 1941 - The U.S. Supreme Court rules unanimously in United States v. Darby to uphold the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which banned certain types of child labor, established a minimum wage, and set a maximum workweek at 44 hours.

February 2nd, 1977 - Legal secretary Iris Rivera is fired for refusing to make coffee for her employer. A Chicago-based advocacy group, Women Employed, led a series of public actions against her firing and eventually Rivera got her job back.

January 29th, 2009 - The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 is the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama, restoring the protection against pay discrimination that was stripped away by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. The wage gap continues.

Famous Quotes

We draw our strength from the very despair in which we have been forced to live. We shall endure - Cesar Chavez

We have come too far, -- struggled too long, -- sacrificed too much and have too much left to do, -- to allow that which we have achieved for the good of all to be swept away without a fight. And we have not forgotten how to fight -  Lane Kirkland

That we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just - Abraham Lincoln

Please Stay Safe Folks! In Solidarity,

Mark DesAngles                    Javier Lectora

Business Agent                     Business Agent
Local 986                                 Local 856

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