Originally Posted by
skybolt
A strike authorization vote at the present time would be an empty threat. Before we vote to strike, we really need to present a credible threat.
Things are looking up, family awareness events are scheduled, etc, but we have a great deal of work to accomplish before we present a truly credible threat to carry out a successful strike.
And.....The union leaders have to decide to stop "playing nice" to the company. As of now, the NC and MEC are not even willing to picket the upcoming share holders meeting. Apparently, they still think that they can still get a deal from Bendo. Even after being suckered last summer, they are still unwilling to cross Bendo. Until the MEC* changes and decides to seek OUR favor vs the company, we will remain stagnant.
* The six elected Status Representatives, not the MEC Officer corps. From what we see so far from the new Chairman and Vice Chairman, those two are strong, but they work for the Reps - not the other way around
The threat's emptiness depends upon if and when we are ever released by the nmb. I would guess this will be dragged out past 2020. The only thing looking up is the new MEC chair. We still have some of the same status reps that don't want to stand up against management to authorize a strike vote. Management clearly won't negotiate, so we need to apply any pressure we can. Bob's comments indicate how ignorant or apathetic he is about us.