The PASS Region II Blog

Survey Paper on March Madness

This spring I sent out a survey to PASS Members asking opinions on a variety of issues to ascertain why PASS Members up and quit the Union during open season. It was part of a study I was doing for the National Labor College.

This paper examines the reasons PASS members might have for terminating union membership through an on-line survey. The survey asks anonymous dues payers to share their opinions on a variety of issues, ranging from the effectiveness of the unions legal strategies to the "face" the union displays locally. Respondents to the survey, not surprisingly, pointed to the effectiveness of the union, in resolving issues as the key reason for either terminating their membership or remaining with the union.

Finally, the paper makes key recommendations to the union’s executive board which, based on the data, could prove to be a watershed moment in the union’s age-old battle against March Madness if accepted and implemented with passion. The recommendations challenge PASS to develop committed membership through knowledge, and through the institution of programs that can become a rock for the union to build on for years to come.

Please take the time to read it and offer opinions that can help PASS develop a strategy that moves beyond this annual problem.

Download Spero March Madness Essay

In solidarity,

DS

Employee Free Choice Rally

PASS Brothers and Sisters:

I am forwarding this message from AFL-CIO NEOK Central Labor Council Brother John Gaines. I will not be in the area on Saturday or I would certainly participate. If any PASS Brothers or Sisters are in the area, I encourage you attend and suport Labor in this all important battle!

In Solidarity,

Dave Spero

PASS Region II VP

 

Brothers and Sisters,

I’m RESENDING this information on to you all about a great opportunity to get your members involved in the Employee Free Choice Battle, so please look at the flyers and let me know how many will be attending so that we can have enough seating on the buses.  Call soon with a preliminary number. (you may get this notice twice)  As of now we have two buses leaving from the TWU Hall on Saturday Morning the 11^th of July at 6am.  These buses are sponsored by the TWU and the Steelworkers and both have some seats left for your members use at no charge, so please call me and get your members on the list.  We will first go to Ft. Smith then on to Little Rock then back to Tulsa.  Anyone that wants to drive their own vehicle you are welcome to follow the buses.  Contact me, Andy Frye or the TWU ASAP.

Download NoMore-FortSmith

In solidarity,

John Gaines

President

Northeastern OK CLC, AFL-CIO

918-695-6413

neoclc@yahoo.com   

TWU Hall 918-437-4300

MOA on DOT Smoking Policy

 

All,

 

Attached is the MOA for the changes to the new FAA smoking policy.  We just signed it today.  We don't have a copy with the Agency Head review signature yet, but I wanted to go ahead and get the word out to you all.  I'll send a copy with the final signatures out as soon as I have it.

 

There are only 2 real changes.  First is that all indoor smoking is now being banned with no exceptions. The other is that now outdoor smoking areas must be at least 25 feet away from all entrance doors, air intake vents, etc.  Again, most places already comply with this, but there are some that do not, so those places are the ones where local negotiations will need to take place.

 

Download SignedMOA2009SmokingPolicy[1]

 

Allyn Van Vechten
Labor Relations Specialist/Paralegal
PASS
1150 17th Street, NW Ste #702
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 293-7277
(202) 293-7727 Fax