Just remember it was Bill Clinton's NAFTA that paid companies to move union jobs overseas. You are a hypocrite if you don't wear Union-made American clothing from American sourced materials. Me? Teamsters 200 withdrawal, then vested IAMAW Ladish, FILwas head of Diesinkers.My friend is Buss Rep for OPEIU.

What do surplus workers (9mill) do to wages? You agree with her?

I know sick time is protected, but I’ve been paranoid about using it. Lately I’ve been very sick (on and off cold/flu like symptoms) and I’ve used a decent amount of sick time. Still have a decent amount left to use.

Can anything happen to me so long as I use my sick time? I just don’t want people to think I’m “faking” shit or something. Can’t even sleep at night properly.

I work for a state which has a union, (AFT affiliate) which represents almost all state employees in all of the state agencies.

While this is great, and we appreciate what our union has done for us, we (firefighting agency) would really appreciate being represented by a union who understands what we do. Our job differs so drastically from any other represented agencies that we would really like to be represented by THE firefighter union, IAFF. Just as other states’ agencies similar to ours (CalFire) are.

This seems to be complicated quite a bit by already being represented by this AFT affiliate.

Any tips? Would it even be worth the effort? Does anyone know of agencies in similar situations which have been able to change AFL-CIO unions in the past? Where do I even start?

My job just did a vote, but it was only on one day within a certain time frame, so people who wanted to vote might not have been able to.

I was just wondering if this is normal to have voting on only one day for 8hrs? And it had to be in person

https://fox40.com/news/local-news/davis-california/ups-driver-trump-flags-davis/

Hey y'all! So, I work for a large third party logistics company in the USA. I'm interested in exploring unionization for myself and my coworkers, but I'm having trouble identifying unions that represent the kinds of work we do, which is primarily office work, not necessarily in warehouses or driving trucks, although there is some of that, but serving as a broker. Does anyone have any recommendations on whom would be best to talk to?

As the title suggests I am going into a disciplinary meeting on Thursday at noon for one hour. It is digital over Teams & may lead to termination due to performance issues. There is a lot of nuance.

Are there any officials or trade union representatives that can accompany me to the meeting?

Obviously rules are that if that time does not suit a more reasonable time has to be suggested.

Is there anyone willing to do me this favour?

This is from the JD Vance dossier. Page one, a threat to Trump is the JD supported unions and opposed RTW.

POTENTIAL VULNERABILITIES

Potential Opposition Narrative - Anti-Trump Record And Establishment Ties

JD Vance's political journey has been marked by notable shifts and contradictions, making his stance on Donald Trump a subject of intrigue and critique.

During the 2016 election, Vance openly opposed Trump, announcing his intention to vote third party and expressing doubt about Trump's effectiveness. His critical views extended to likening Trump to heroin and dismissing the ‘MAGA’ movement as a ‘quick high.’ Described as a 'never Trumper,' Vance declared his opposition on public platforms, asserting that Trump was not the ideal candidate for white-working class voters. In 2016, Vance aligned himself with Trump's accusers, tweeting about allegations of sexual assault and implying a skepticism of Trump's honesty. He connected racism and xenophobia to Trump's base of support, emphasizing racial resentment among Trump's followers.

Vance's association with the American Enterprise Institute, an organization critical of Trump, adds another layer to his political affiliations. As a former writer for FrumForum, run by known 'never Trumper' David Frum, Vance's connections to Trump-antagonists become more apparent. Despite initial moderate Republican and Democratic tendencies, Vance shifted his stance, actively supporting Trump's policies and encouraging votes for him in the 2020 election.

Vance's political evolution raises questions about the consistency of his views and the influences shaping his positions.

Potential Opposition Narrative - Questionable Conservatism

JD Vance's political views display a nuanced landscape, revealing a range of positions that traverse traditional party lines. While acknowledging the benefits of certain Democratic policies for working-class Americans, Vance has been notably critical of aspects of the Trump Administration's agenda. His skepticism extends to Trump's core domestic policy priorities, expressing doubts about their effectiveness and seriousness in moving the country forward. Vance diverged from Republican orthodoxy by criticizing the 2017 tax cuts bill and supporting higher taxes on capital gains, U.S. businesses, and individuals without children.

In a departure from conservative economic principles, Vance has questioned the emphasis on America's businesses, criticizing corporate interests and economic incentives for company relocations. He has signaled support for strengthening labor unions, opposing right-to-work laws, and advocating for reforms like sectoral bargaining and labor representation on corporate boards. This stands in contrast to traditional free-market priorities, with Vance opposing Milton Friedman-backed policies and emphasizing the nuclear family over free-market principles.

Vance's stances on healthcare reveal further deviations from the conservative playbook, as he opposed the Trump Administration's efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare. Expressing concern for those potentially losing access to healthcare, Vance urged against Medicaid cuts.On environmental issues, Vance acknowledges climate concerns and dismisses the return of coal jobs.

Vance also is known to have criticized Trump's border wall proposal and travel ban. He attributes the border crisis to business interests seeking cheap labor, aligning with Trump's rhetoric but diverging on some points.