The time for accountability has arrived. Members of Local 1001 demand and deserve to be heard. Now is the time when questions must be answered, when innuendo and hearsay just won’t do anymore. It’s easy to point fingers but where will that get us. Today’s economic times call for educated leadership. A leadership that understands and promotes:
· Accountability - Accountability for the decisions being made.
· Transparency - There should not be secret or handshake deals that affect the membership. All dealings will be in the interest of the membership!
· Visibility - A strong leadership. A leadership that stands in front of its membership, not behind it. A leadership that instills confidence from the President on down to the stewards. A leadership that is hands on!!
· Education - A leadership that not only has hands on experience but also an educational background to enhance what we already know. You don’t trust your health, money etc. to uneducated people- why should your Union leadership be different?
· Pragmatism - Common sense solutions to common sense problems. We know the job better than anyone else. Contracts work both ways, why not let them work for us?
· Fiscal Responsibility - Cost cutting measures that not only reflect tough times but also reflect our commitment to the membership. Remember, we represent you and you represent us. We are in this together!
· Empathy - We are all in the same boat. Short memories are all too common. Nothing separates the membership from its leaders and nothing should separate the leadership from the members. We understand the needs of the membership and if we don’t then tell us!
· Availability-You pay for a service- you deserve to get one! Visiting job sites, steward accountability, establishing relationships, disciplinary representation!
We can and will do this. Let’s make Local 1001 a force to be reckoned with once again. Let’s Restore the Pride!! Email us at RestorethePride1001@hotmail.com
