Greetings,

Sent this article to Labornet Website to spread our dilemma.  Click on the website.http://citylimits.org/content/articles/weeklyView.cfm?articlenumber=1695 Proud to be a union wife-hang in there guys!

 Thank you to the Brothers and Sisters at the Marriott.

  If we have this kind of support, we can overcome whatever comes our way! It is a sad fact that the riding public has no clue that they are putting their lives in the hands of people who are used to doing clerical work more so then working on elevators and escalators. The New York City Fire Department have much more important things to do then get people out of stuck cars, but thank God they are there, at least someone out there has experience enough to help the public who are putting their lives at risk every time they hit that car call!!!
 Lets stay strong Brothers and Sisters. Let us never forget,

                   IN UNION THERE IS STRENGTH

Dear Brothers & Sisters.

 Local 1 you are leading the way for the rest of us !

Thanks for all you have done , keep up the great work, stay strong, stay proud !!

Mario Vic Jr.

I.U.E.C. local # 18

Chairman

Las Vegas, Nevada

Brothers & Sisters

whatever your constitution says!!!

We need to change our constitution for the next time and the International better get ready.

Stay Strong.

Brother Tom Moore, Local One,

http://www.nlpc.org/view.asp?action=viewArticle&aid=623

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS (CWA)

Hand-Picked Union Court Fines Employees Who Worked during OH Strike

A clerical worker who crossed the picket line during last year's strike at the Summit County, Ohio, Children Serv. Bd. (CSB) has been found guilty in a union trial and fined $27,496.65.  Almondine Poole is one of 38 crossers who stood trial over the past two Saturdays.  All the defendants have been found guilty and fines range from $3,000 to $39,000, based on salary and overtime earned during the five-month strike.

Labor experts say the fines probably are enforceable in civil court.  "You have to abide by whatever your constitution says. We laugh at that, but the same thing can happen at the country club," said John Russo, coordinator of the labor studies program at Youngstown State University.  "The same thing happens at churches and religious organizations. You can be brought up on charges."  [Russo apparently did not give any examples of ex-church members having fines enforced against them in court.]

Officials of Local 4546 of the Communications Wrkrs. of America picked the jury of union members, the trial administrator and the prosecutor from among its members.  Defendants could choose their representative, but only if the advocate was a union member in good standing.  Of the 100-plus people who crossed the picket line to work, some were probationary workers and excused from striking, and others withdrew their memberships before the strike began.  The union charged only those who were still members when they crossed, said Local Pres. Robin Schenault.

Social worker Dan Gear, who volunteered to be the court chairman – or judge, admitted that to an outsider, the process would appear to be stacked in favor of the union.  "I think that the jury has been very fair and set aside their personal issue" Gear said.  "This is internal union business being handled internally." [Akron Beacon-Journal, 8/30/04]

Hello brothers and sisters just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading that letter to newspaper, written by card holder Nancy Mahl WAY TO GO!!! We will continue to educate the public. Being hearing alot of Firefighters and Police and EMTS & Port Authority cops are spending alot of their valuable time removing people from entrapments. Spoke to someone directly this afternoon at Port Authority, they are very unhappy. He asked me WHY DID SCHINDLER LOCK US OUT? Thats a good question I told him, I dont really know why. We were ready to continue working. WE were ready to service and maintain our equipment .We were willing to take care of our customers . We are trained , qualified and willing . Why then did EMANY lock us out? After I received my 401 statement from UTC, its pretty obvious . Its called corporate greed! I read an apalling article in todays Newsday APRIL 12TH 2005 regarding the CEOS and how much money they continue to steal off the backs of the working families in the United States. Stay involved in your local areas . Vote and support your local County and State Labor Friendly Politicians!!! If you dont get involved in whats going on here in America U ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM , NOT THE SOLUTION! We will continue to educate the riding public of the true facts! We will continue to peacefully picket and demonstate to our customers. After all their safety is at risk .Please check with your shop stewards and find out where you can go? Ask him morning, noon and night , what can I can do. Also for the brothers and sisters who are holding the picket lines out there . Whether its here on Long Island NYC or NJ keep up the great work . WE WILL PREVAIL! LOCAL 1 is here to stay GOD BLESS. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BROTHER BRIAN LINK aka Captain America . BIG RALLY THURSDAY  IN NYC also tommorrow at UTC general shareholders meeting . As for our officers and stewards, THANKS for all you do brothers .BIG SHOUT OUT TO BROTHER BOB STORK!!!!! HE HAS BEEN OUT THERE 24/7 in Queens , Brooklyn, & Long Island. THANKS Bob your dad would be proud.I AM AVERY PROUD LOCAL 1 IUEC UNION MEMBER

I would just like to say on behalf of local #18, "Hang in there fellas!".  We are willing to back you 100%, whatever it takes. 

LOCAL 1, The BIG Brother from The BIG City called The BIG Apple.

STAY UNITED, STAY STRONG!

We from the small cities, towns and villages from across America Support You!

But, Please look around if you would, some have returned and some have not.

We are still missing some of our village idiots that were recently sent to you. When you find them, send them home! 

Local 1,

  Hang in there guys we all are still with you. We are willing to do what we can to help. keep us informed. Do not think your alone we are here for you.

            Jimmy Demmel local 10

ATTENTION: ALL THE GUYS FROM JFK AIRPORT MUST CALL YOUR SHOP STEWARD ASAP 718 930 3244 VERY INPORTINT

all AA crew show up wed at 6.00 am at jfk OR go to NYC Otis rally at 42nd st &5ave.  thank you Dennis Maloney

Dear Brothers & Sisters: Stay Strong, Tough times don't last, but Tough People Do.

Brother Tom Moore

http://citylimits.org/content/articles/weeklyView.cfm?articlenumber=1695

City Limits WEEKLY Week of: April 11, 2005 Number: 480 GOING DOWN: ELEVATOR STAFF GET THE SHAFT IN LOCKOUT Elevator mechanics barred from jobs in labor dispute. > By Bennett Baumer   Skilled elevator mechanic Dennis Maloney reported to work March 17 at Kennedy Airport just as he had every day for the past seven years. He went to the office trailer to get an assignment, but the supervisor had some shocking news: There was no work. Maloney’s employer, Schindler Elevator, along with Kone and Otis elevator companies, had locked out around 1,200 International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) Local 1 members at worksites in New York, Westchester, and Long Island. “We were willing to work without a contract,” said Dennis Maloney, who is also a shop steward. But when the supervisor told the mechanics they were locked out, they reluctantly agreed, said Maloney. Unlike a strike, a lockout is called by an employer trying to oust a union. Though it is illegal for management to do it themselves, they can hire replacement workers and encourage them to circulate a petition to remove the union. Locked out workers at the March 31 rally outside of Mount Sinai Hospital said they were shocked the companies took such an extreme position. “We never saw this coming,” said Guy Cerbone, an Otis mechanic. According to union officials, the local has negotiated temporary contracts with 45 other elevator companies covering wage increases, health insurance, hours and outsourcing among other issues. Schindler, Kone and Otis are holdouts. The Elevator Manufacturers Association of New York (EMANY), the bargaining representative for the three companies, claims it had no choice but to lock workers out. “Local 1 members were already engaged in strike activity by refusing to show up for work or to comply with requests from company managers who were trying to implement contingency plans in the event that Local 1 called a strike,” said EMANY in an online statement. “Therefore, Local 1 employees are locked out and will not be allowed to return to work until a new agreement is reached.” The union maintains it has bargained in good faith. “The companies began collecting company vans and tools two days before the lock out occurred,” said Local 1 business agent and vice president Fred McCourt. “Local 1 had no intentions of striking.” Union leaders claim that unskilled replacement workers are doing a dangerous job that takes five years of training, thus putting the public at risk. “They have clerks, stock boys, truck drivers and porters—people from around the country doing the work,” said McCourt. EMANY denies using unskilled labor. Schindler spokesperson Kathy Rucki said many of the replacement workers are engineers with the companies. While workers are committed to the union, some say it was ill prepared for the lock out. There was no strike fund in place, and little public outreach. “I’m going to start dipping into my savings and maybe get some [work] on the side,” said Otis mechanic Tony DiDonna. On average, mechanics earn between $32 and $40 an hour. Local 1 has been hampered by labor racketeering in recent years. Last year, vice president Charles Novak was convicted of earning millions of dollars by racking up hundreds of hours of “no show” work, where workers are on the clock but not working, and doling out similar jobs. Twenty-six members have been indicted since 2002 in the no-show job racket that took in an estimated $6 million.    Now under new leadership, Local 1 has reached out to other building trades for support. It is also actively trying to steer the three corporations’ contracts to union companies, though thus far Shea Stadium is the only large group to transfer. “You can’t win a union struggle today on the picket line,” said Cornell University labor expert Kate Bronfenbrenner. “You have to take it to where it costs the employer.” —Bennett Baumer

Busy week ahead Brothers & Sisters, on

Tues. April 12th we will be at 7 Times Sq. starting at 7am with special guest "The Rat".  Last time there, the other trades did not Honor our picket line and we'd like a good turnout to see if we can convince them otherwise. 

Weds. the 13th we will be visiting the Otis Boys and Girls at the Library (42nd & 5th) for the United Technologies Board meeting starting at 12 PM (noon).

And the Son of "The Mother of All Rallies" will be Thursday April 14th at 1211 6th Avenue starting at 8 AM ending at noon . We will be joined by the Boston Local #4 and the Local 1 Rat.  Following the rally we will march up 6th Ave. to 58th Street for an all Trades Rally against Flintlock a non-union company.

All of our Brothers & Sisters working and not working are asked to come out and show your support!  Stay Strong we will WIN!!! 

While informing the riding public by handing out flyers this morning at 41 Madison Avenue, we were approached by the building manager. We informed the building manager of the current lock out situation with Schindler Elevator Co. and the building manager was shocked.

There is a large expo showing of China, Crystal and other dining items this week throughtout the coming weekend. We are planning on manning this site the entire week, as we were able to not only inform several key building personnel but to also turn away several deliveries crucial to the show. We need as many people this week to come down and inform even more individuals.

Please inform strike captains in the downtown area if you are able to attend this site anytime this week. They will be able to schedule the best and most effective times.

Stay Strong, Keep up the good work informing everyone.

Mario

What a day at the Marriott today. Just goes to show that hard work always pays off. Each and every Brother and Sister that helped out should feel very proud of themselves, it was a job very well done.

Tomorrow we will be meeting at 7 Time Square at 7am. Then all the Stewards and Picket Captains will meet at the hall around 11:30 am. If you are unsure where to report to for picket duty, call one of the Stewards on the list. Stay STRONG, Freddie

http://www.citylimits.org

TODAY WAS A GREAT DAY FOR LABOR. EMANY SCABS WERE FOUND SHACKING UP AT THE COURTYARD, MARRIOTT@ LAGUARDIA THIS WEEKEND AND WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL 79 LABORERS(WHO ALSO HAD UNION DELEGATES FROM VARIOUS CITIES STAYING AT THE SAME HOTEL) WE WERE ABLE TO INSTITUTE OPERATION PEST CONTROL. HATS OFF TO EMANY FOR DECIDING TO SPEND THEIR SCABBING MONEY AT A UNION HOTEL. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT THE HOTEL MANAGERS AT MARRIOTT TOLD THE SCABS THAT CHECK OUT WAS TO BE AT 10A.M. MAKE SURE ALL BAGS ARE PACKED BECAUSE THEY WERE BEING REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. LOOKS LIKE THE NEXT VACATION I TAKE ,I WILL ENJOY THE HOME AWAY FROM HOME CONFORTS OF THE MARRIOTT. THANKS TO BOBBY STORK FOR HIS SUPPORT IN OUR VICTORY TODAY AND LETS NOT FORGET THE REST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS FIGHTING HARD DAY IN AND DAY OUT TO PROTECT US , OUR FAMILIES AND OUR WORK. AT THIS MORNINGS PICKET LINE-AS PER BOB STORK ALL SHOP STEWARDS AND STRIKE CAPTAINS ARE TO REPORT TO THE UNION HALL AT 11A.M. TOMORROW. STAY STRONG AND TO ALL SURFING OUR WEB SITE,REMEMBER 1 THING-LOCAL 1 IS HERE TO STAY!!!!!!

                            R.I.P. JOHN MEADUS

That was a very encouraging show of resolve at the Marriott Courtyard @La Guardia Airport over the week- end and this morning. "That'what I'm talking about"

Thanks to the hard work of all Brothers & Sisters. Mike Halpin ,Bro Bob Stork and all who showed up not leaving out my bro Glen and the solidarity from Laborers Local 79 , Local 6 and the teamsters.

One of the off-duty/cop/ security scumers after sensing the pressure came over to ask what was the dispute all about? So I explained to him the Lock out situation and the out-of-towner's/SCABS which he is escorting are doing our jobs.

He told me that after today he is out, He said to me that tongue lashing from that Sister it did it for him. Some of you may know which sister I talking about. Keep it up sister you made a difference today,your impact was tremendous.

Data shows U.S. workers are getting pay-cut, while corporate profits hit record highs.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-asecmwages11041105apr11,0,7906961.story?coll=orl-home-headlines