De-Authorization Petition Blocked

On Friday April 10, 2009 GCC/IBT Local 140-N received a notice from the N.L.R.B. that Orange County Operator, Lee Carey filed a Petition for a de-authorization election. The purpose of de-authorization is to have the union security and dues check-off language stripped from the contract. The remainder of the contract remains in force.

Although Carey, Saterlee and Espinosa have the right, their motives are again questionable at best.

Our Attorney informed our Local that our pending board charges serve to block the attempt to have the Board grant an election at this time. We have also informed the board that we are challenging the petition and charge that the solicitation of signatures was tainted. This will prevent the petition from being considered at a later time when current charges are addressed by the board.

More on this subject as it progresses.

N.L.R.B. Decision

The N.L.R.B. officially announced their decision to deny the Company's request for a review of our election victory and "certified" our election results.

We now look forward to meeting with our GCC/IBT Negotiator and Attorneys to receive negotiation skills training and for preparation of our contract proposal.

If you happen to still be in possesion of your survey, you need to return it to have your voice included in the contract proposal. If you did not receive one and need a copy contact me here at admin@saveourtrade.com and we will get one to you quickly.

A safe and fair work environment is what we seek and look forward to working with management to obtain and to arrive at a fair and amicable collective bargaining agreement.

Congratulations to everyone!
In solidarity!