Post by rts8main on Jul 30, 2014 14:59:14 GMT -5
One of the guys that works at the Wegmans Warehouse, which is on my route and I recently had a conversation. It went something like this, we were just talking about all the BS we have to face going to work every day and he said that they were supposed to be union there but his steward could only do so much if the Business Agent won't return calls. So I asked them what union and he told me Local 118 Teamsters- what a coincidence because I am a member of 118 too and I have my own stories to tell, but I can certainly sympathize. My steward is left in the dark too, how is he supposed to handle everything? And he is my friend too, he even told me he opened the ballot box and dropped some contract votes in that Chris Toole said came from the other side of the building. When I finally heard about www.christoole.com I thought "OMG it's the same guy." and soiled my trousers. Around the garage we call our stewards Business Agents because the real BA's only come around for contracts and elections, otherwise you never see them.
I can totally sympathize with the unresolved grievances, not returning phone calls. Personally, I called the hall once and Toole DID call me back, but all he said was to take it to my steward and not jump the chain of command. Like what do I pay dues for, so he can post about golf tournaments on Facebook? Instead of resolving some grievances?
I can totally sympathize with the unresolved grievances, not returning phone calls. Personally, I called the hall once and Toole DID call me back, but all he said was to take it to my steward and not jump the chain of command. Like what do I pay dues for, so he can post about golf tournaments on Facebook? Instead of resolving some grievances?
