Originally Posted by
zoooropa
One does not need to search too far back in history to find an example of an individual petitioning the NMB who is part of a class and craft that is already represented by a Union. These individuals were not "busting" a "Union shop", they were simply advocating for a different Union. In one well known case a Union member contacted the NMB asking how he could remove his current Union. The NMB sent the individual a representation manual and a template for Authorization Cards. The concept that "only a Union can petition the NMB" is ludicrous.
Somewhere in the IBT bylaws or constitution, there is language that specifically says that members will be in big trouble if they try to organize a card drive for another union. No freedom of speech allowed!