While I think its hor$e**** that you have to travel to Memphis to get involved, currently that's the gig.
There is a meeting 14-17 Jan in Mem. I really, really, really wish you guys would show up and make your voices heard. While I agree with some here, disagree with others, the bottom line is it is YOUR union and you need to make some noise and get involved.
I tried sitting back for 5 years and I didn't like the way it worked out. I'm trying a different approach now. I encourage all of you to do the same.