When Local 100 wanted to take care of the Widows and Orphans of our brother’s and sisters who have died in the line of duty a Fund was created.
When Local 100 needed more money in COPE, a cope drive was established.
But! When Local 100 wanted to help the members who have been laid off, Samuelsen took the money.
If Samuelsen thought the members were behind him all he had to do was ask.
Samuelsen showed us all he has no confidence in us, he has made it clear to us all that only his way matters, no matter how pathetic it is.
Ask yourself then ask Samuelsen;
Why couldn’t members give voluntarily?
How does Union staff pay (they don’t get TA pay checks)?
How long the vote would have gone just to get the yes number up?
- could be any member-
