Unions: I need an intellegent discussion on their validity

[LabRat]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

There are limitations on organizing at work. By signing the card you are saying you would like to put it to a vote of employees, not joining a union. The need X number of cards to force a vote. Once they have that, then they start campaigning for votes. If they win the vote, then they start campaigning for members.

I didn't sign, but I took a card to read it. First sentance sounds like I'm telling who I want to represent me, not just saying 'sure have an election, s'ok by me!! Fishy Fishy.

"I hereby designate Service Employees Internatiuonal Union ("SEIU") local 199 as my collective barganing representative. I understand that this card will be used by the Union to request that an election be conducted by the Public Employment Relations Board."

Date_______ Signature__________________________

And, here there are no limitations about what we talk about on our breaks, including unionizing --or not. Since I work with 95% men, I occasionally wish there WERE...