ABSTRACT
We've been lied to so many times. They think—members—think the union is a big farce. They don't attend meetings. Nothing is accomplished. Too many reps come in the front door. They talk to management and we never see them on the floor. When we see a rep talk to management and ignore members, that's the idea that comes through—that the company owns the union. We don't win many grievances. We have valid grievances and don't win. Most of the time the union agrees with the company and people feel they're being screwed…. Most members want to be treated respectfully—like union members—brothers and sisters working together. But we don't have anyone backing us.
