Originally Posted by
Gary et al
The first line in the main body paragraph you attached states, Your union has the duty to represent all employees. Not much of a technicality, this is where the argument simply falls flat on its face. The company (at least as of a 2 weeks ago) has not been willing to meet with the union on this subject, thus the union has been unable to represent them. Just stating law vs public opinion...nothing unequal here when they aren't even contacted before the company implements changes to the CBA.
The age old question - what happens when the company violates the CBA but does so in a way that benefits a certain portion of labor?
The union SHOULD object. That’s their job - to represent everyone. A smart/crafty union will try and parlay the new benefit of the few for everyone. It’s not a slam dunk as there’s lots of moving parts and unknowns but step one is complain that the benefit wasn’t discussed prior, wasn’t coordinated amongst all employees and is unfair to other segments of labor.
Let the union do their job….