john chesney
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If that’s true that’s disgusting.I would form a slate and run against them on that fact alone
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john chesney
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It’s a tough job it’s in your head 24 hours a day.
john chesney
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I cant remember what local but it was a shocker when someone ran solo against principal officer and won
john chesney
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I get the feeling you’re not really ready to be a business agent yet. Become a steward with a great reputation for at least 10 years and when a slate is formed you will get asked.
BigUnionGuy
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I’ve seen a retiring BA appoint or highly recommend a steward to BA who just so happened to be his really good friend, it happens. Not all BAs are elected, some are hired.
BigUnionGuy
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A retiring BA could recommend a replacement, in Locals that appoint the position.
The Local Union Executive Board would have to approve it.
I don't like that practice. But, if it's in the Local Union bylaws....so be it.
Personally, I like the electoral process.
It's more of a "true" indicator of the (voting) members preference.
I've never seen a TDU (lying POS) do better than me.
FACT
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BigBrown1234
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Our Local circumvents Electing by waiting until right after an election then someone mysteriously retires (or family gets sick)
Then they get to appoint whomever (with the approval of the E board but they never oppose the recommended individuals) t
Usually family or friend (these individuals might have never even been a steward) then they become part of that slate for the next three years
Then they get to appoint whomever (with the approval of the E board but they never oppose the recommended individuals) t
Usually family or friend (these individuals might have never even been a steward) then they become part of that slate for the next three years
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BigBrown1234
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315 in CA
Gimme Danger
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I've never met you but I'll take the TDU guys in 251 over the old guard every day of the week.
BigUnionGuy
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I know of one Local where that happened. Knew the guy personally.
Full slate of incumbents vs. a former BA who ran against the Local President.
I tend to paint the TDU guys with a broad brush.
Read a little more into it.
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john chesney
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I know of one Local where that happened. Knew the guy personally.
Full slate of incumbents vs. a former BA who ran against the Local President.
It might be the same one I’m thinking about can’t remember where or who but it was a shocker
I tend to paint the TDU guys with a broad brush.
Read a little more into it.
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john chesney
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It might be the same election around 5 to 7 years ago? Total shock name and local escapes me
BigBrown1234
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I’m not TDU. I Love all Teamsters. I respect the mission. We are just weak now due to ignorance and the lack of motivation on the behalf of the members to get involved with Union affairs.
I’m disappointed in the Union leadership’s ability to motivate the members and educate them on the union’s mission.
In my opinion my Locals officers have lost the understanding of their oath and do not take it serious. “It is the members whom I will SERVE”-IBT Oath of office
What does “serve” represent to you?
Being PROUD you won an election with 10% of the members vote, to me is an embarrassment.
I’m disappointed in the Union leadership’s ability to motivate the members and educate them on the union’s mission.
In my opinion my Locals officers have lost the understanding of their oath and do not take it serious. “It is the members whom I will SERVE”-IBT Oath of office
What does “serve” represent to you?
Being PROUD you won an election with 10% of the members vote, to me is an embarrassment.
