Management will try to eliminate routes based on the current state of business. Many businesses have not returned to their offices. So, we will lose on that front. We will fight, but the company knows when it has an advantage. Fortunately, our branch is not on the list for walks/inspections. But we have developed bad habits throughout the pandemic (survival mode) that won’t bode well for us. Please focus on protecting your routes by doing office work in the office and street work on the street function. It will make all the difference.
The fact that we do as well as we do against management is all attributable to you. Our leaders. If you are reading this article, you are a leader. If you share, care and help our fellow brethren, most likely you are exhibiting leadership qualities. And I thank you so much! It does take a village. It’s so easy to divide us.
Our stewards play the most important role in our leadership ladder. But the truth is, we are getting old. We must look for the next generation of leaders. That’s where I ask you to encourage carriers to step up and get involved with the union. We will train and nurture them. Have you looked at the next generation of management? God help us! But our fight is the righteous fight. And well worth it. Although some of our members can be a pain in the ass, we love representing them. The bigger picture is what counts more.
Our general meetings (the first Wednesday of every month) have been on since July. Please come out and get involved.
The pandemic didn’t defeat us, and I’ll be damned if these little weasels who lead with their egos will either!
#StandOnRighteousnessAndPurpose #InUnityWeWillDoGreatThings
#LeadWithLove #BusinessIsBusinessButOurDignityHasToComeFirst
#ThankGodForTheNALC!
