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First, once we have enough signed cards submitted to Transport Workers
Union (TWU), they, in turn, notify the National Labor Relations Board
(NLRB) that we would like to have a vote for Union Representation as
members of TWU. At this time, and this is huge, Harrah’s cannot change
anything regarding our employment situation, regardless of whatever
happens with the buyout. It, in essence, stops the bleeding. Harrah’s
may not, at this time, institute the Wynn tip policy. Without our consent, no benefits can be taken away, and none added.
We’re not holding our breath for the latter anyway. No promises can be
made regardless of the outcome of the election to follow.
There’s an interesting side note about promises. Harrah’s may promise
supervisors anything that they desire should the Union election fail.
For instance, they could tell supervisors that they’ll each get a
$20,000 bonus and trips to Hawaii, and they will not be legally liable
for following through, unless it is in the form of a Contract. They could even tell supervisors that, for
instance, dealers will all get big raises and better insurance if the
Union drive fails, but they still would not be required to follow
through after the election. After all, it’s hearsay by the time that it
gets to us, and no direct promise was made to us.
Back to the process at hand, an election will
be held, frequently on the employer's premises, under the direct
supervision of the National Labor Relations Board. One simple
anonymous card will be issued per voter with two choices: Yes or No.
Only one box should be checked, followed by dropping the card in a box.
There's no computerized survey, and no way that Harrah's will know who
voted in which way. Votes are tallied. When the election is
a success, the votes are certified, and Harrah’s cannot change anything
and must now negotiate a
contract with us. Representation from within our ranks is elected, and the process for
our Collective
Bargaining Agreement begins.
Following Contract negotiations, we are given a
vote about whether or not we would like to approve the Contract.
Nothing is ever forced upon us.
Only after the Contract is ratified does TWU collect dues.
So far, TWU has collected $0.00 from Wynn and Caesars
Palace Dealers!
If you would like to help by being on the
organizing committee, submit your information
here and check the
appropriate box.
Complete your authorization card and mail it to:
Transport Workers Union Of America
Las Vegas Dealers Local 721
2770 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 510
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702)476-0648
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