Re: touchy subject
Your right Cotterman touchy subject. Personally I do not have much use for them BUT I've been involved w/Government most of my career where a union does not have much muscle and the ones that I've been involved in have been weak paper tigers.(you can not strike when you work for Government {teachers are not supposed to be able to strike either}at least that's the way it is in New Jersey, so the Administration just wears you down.)<br /><br />You got a good lead with the AFLCIO site. But before you do get really involved. Start talking to a bunch of co-workers that you absolutly trust. Make inquires around include everybody because everybody will have to be included. To be able to start a union you will need to have a vote that must be approved by (not sure of the number here but I'm pretty sure it is above 2/3 or 66%).<br /><br />Also be aware of this once the company finds out that you are trying to organize (and you must inform them) they will do everything in their power to shut you down. They will threaten, conjole, bribe, and do every other dirty thing to try to stop you. <br /><br />I wish I could remember more, I had a labor relations course and am involved with the Administration during FOP contract talks. <br /><br />Here are a few links that may help.<br /><br />
http://www.west2k.com/wpdocs/q303.htm <br /><br />
http://www.flatratetech.com/pub108.htm <br /><br />
http://www.geocities.com/call_center_union/ <br /><br />
http://www.afscme14.org/organize.htm\ <br /><br />I ran a bunch of different trades (not knowing which one your in) But generally the rules are the same because they are regulated by the Federal Department of Labor.<br /><br />I wish you luck, if I can help in any other way give me a yell.<br /><br />Just noticed that your in Canada. Try this also..<br /><br />
http://www.canadianlawsite.com/unions.htm
