The upcoming Teamsters election is a chance to unseat James P. Hoffa and reverse the union’s managed decline.
Dear Comrade,
Both links are currently pointing to the same article.
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My web browser is anti-IBT. I can't tell which.
"Surrender isn’t a strategy."
I think I like this young upstart!
What are your opinions on the whole thing Comrade Anklebiter?
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Anklebiter for emperor!
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It's only one article, Citizen the Mad. Link has title and subtitle. Maybe I should have put in a colon? Sorry for the confusion.
What are my opinions, Comrade Fergie? Hmm. Well, I am going to vote for Zuckerman as I voted for Sandy Pope last time. Interestingly, my local is a Hoffa stronghold, but we I think we turned out 5,000 votes for Pope last election, which is more than she got in a lot of pro-TDU locals. (Nationally, voter turnout is a big problem, which is terrible, because THEY SEND THE BALLOT WITH A STAMPED ENVELOPE TO YOUR HOUSE!)
Zuckerman stepped up at the last minute. It was originally going to be Tim Sylvester, who runs a local in Queens. His local was responsible for the two-hour UPS wildcat two years ago.
Like I said, he was going to run, but recently, a Hoffa-backed astroturf campaign, I guess is what they call it, knocked him out of leadership in his own local, so they switched to Zuckerman.
I don't know much about Zuckerman, to be honest, but I know Louisville was the center of the Vote No movement on the last contract that held up my raises for two years . No, no, I kid, I voted "no", too.
Anyway, even though I walked the '97 picket lines as a young communist militant, I have yet to cross "going on strike" off my bucket list, so I am voting for Zuckerman.
That being said, I doubt he will win. Also, I feel obligated to say that, although I vote for the TDU-sponsored candidates and value their website as a news source, I refuse to join them as they have a terrible habit of running to the federal government to fight Teamster corruption.
Labor must clean its own house!
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Comrade Turin please, Comrade Anklebiter. ;)
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Can we compromise with "Comrade The Mad"?
Anklebiter for emperor!
Why thank you, you are too kind, but I don't like the idea being an emperor, unless it comes with Constitution and or a representative Gov't.
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Can you go on strike by yourself, just for the bucket list?
You can engage in an individual work stoppage, but it'd be both completely ineffectual and not protected concerted activity. You really want as many people with you as possible.
Comrade Anklebiter, do you know if the Zuckerman campaign needs any additional staff? I've worked with Sandy at Local 810 before, and am currently on the market ;)
Can we compromise with "Comrade The Mad"?
Comrade or Citizen Mad works. 'the' is connective, it feels really weird seeing 'The Mad' as a surname. :)
Turin is better, but Mad works.
Tovarisch Turin is alliterative!Can we compromise with "Comrade The Mad"?Comrade or Citizen Mad works. 'the' is connective, it feels really weird seeing 'The Mad' as a surname. :)
Turin is better, but Mad works.
I like that!
Okay, I'll go with TT. I usually prefer the last name, but I'll make an exception for you.
I am afraid I don't know the answer to that, Comrade Zimmerwald. TDU's New England capital, like the mafia, is Providence, Rhode Island and the only active TDUer I know in my local is a retiree that I occasionally run into at CPUSA events and fast food strikes.
Good luck!
Can you go on strike by yourself, just for the bucket list?
The only thing a solo striker can accomplish by this is getting fired for cause. (which makes you ineligible for unemployment benefits in New Jersey, and I'm sure quite a few other states).
The reason that unions make such a difference is their collective bargaining power.
Can we compromise with "Comrade The Mad"?Comrade or Citizen Mad works. 'the' is connective, it feels really weird seeing 'The Mad' as a surname. :)
Turin is better, but Mad works.
The Mad Comrade rhymes and sounds like a sick wrestling name...
The Mad Comrade rhymes and sounds like a sick wrestling name...Can we compromise with "Comrade The Mad"?Comrade or Citizen Mad works. 'the' is connective, it feels really weird seeing 'The Mad' as a surname. :)
Turin is better, but Mad works.
[Robocop moment]I like it![/Robocop moment]
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Shipping disaster looms as UPS workers vote to strike
Huzzah!
Although, it's the aircraft maintenance division, not us. :(
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Zuckerman Gives Hoffa a Run for His Money in Squeaker of a Teamsters Vote
I never thought I'd be linking South Park.
Also, that voter turnout rate is abominable.
Just over 20%! WTF?
How is voting done in the union? That is to say, where do you get a ballot, and where do you submit it? Why do you think so few people vote?
I cannot speak for all unions, but in the Teamsters, they send it to your house with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
To answer your latter question, I'd probably need a book.