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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, the Mirage cannot change
anything regarding our employment situation. This is what's
called "Status Quo." Mirage
may not, at this time, institute the Wynn tip policy. No layoffs can
take place. 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. Mirage may promise supervisors anything
they want 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 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.
Back to the process at hand, an election will
be held, usually on the employer's property, under the direct
supervision of the National Labor Relations Board. One simple
untraceable 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 Mirage will know who
voted in which way. Votes are tallied. When the election is
a success, the votes are certified, and Mirage must now negotiate a
contract with us. Representation from within our ranks is elected, and the process for
our Collective
Bargaining Agreement begins.
We have done a great deal of work and
preparation for this Union drive. For those who are reading this and
think that Unionizing could help our situation, but don't want to get involved, you still must submit your
authorization card to help. You need not participate in anything else other than voting
“Yes.”
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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