We’ve been kind of quiet during the first half of the anti-union meetings conducted at UTA; we wanted to give UTA a chance to present its position clearly.
And they have. Clearly, they have no interest in seeing the UTA Supervisor Ranks join the Teamsters. Clearly, they are willing to bend the truth and spend the money to stop this campaign. Clearly they realize the stakes are high, even while nonchalantly dismissing this campaign as a trifle, a waste of effort, or of little consequence.
On the surface you are being presented a kind and understanding face, sympathetic to the frustrations you may be experiencing at UTA. A friendly leader, urging you to seek out the truth, and be thoughtful and prudent in your conclusions. Whether you feel you have a positive relationship with your employer or a negative one, UTA is not being truthful with you.
UTA is bombarding you with lies, half-truths, and intentionally misleading statements to encourage you to choose against the strong representation possible through a Teamsters contract. If there were truly no benefits in joining a Union, there would be no need to have extended conversations. UTA is spending a lot of money to prevent this campaign from being successful, and they have fought your rights to organize every step of the way. That is a lot of effort to put into something silly.
Why?
What is UTA afraid might happen?
Why is UTA hiring dishonest “consultants” who openly and freely tell lies?
What does this strategy say about respect at UTA?
What does this strategy say about the value placed on you as en employee?
We wanted to give UTA the opportunity to take the high road and appeal to your concerns and address your issues. But they have not. Supervisors have been asking questions, only to be told people with answers will be around next week, but first listen to how awful unions are. Simple issues continue to go unaddressed.
Local 222 will now directly address issues. For the next two weeks, Local 222 will provide links to specific issues that have been raised by not only the Supervisors, but also UTA Brass and the anti-union presenters. Links are great because you only read what you choose. If you do not wish to be contacted by us, just tell us so and you’re off the hook.
If you would like to contact us directly, feel free:
Britt Miller
Business Agent and Organizer
801.972.1898 ext 17
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