Wednesday, June 4, 2008

How did you land up in CUPE

Why do you think the workers choose cupe over other unions when they look to be unionized? In some provinces, they do not have a choice because legislation dictates what grouping certain professions or work details are to be with and when they are unionized they are placed in the union the provincial government / labour board delegates they will be placed with. In most cases though, if you look outside government, you will see cupe puts on many extensive campaigns and spends a never ending amount of money for recruitment to show the glitter and the perceived glory that will come with them if you join them. People get attracted to the whoopla that exists with political groups and they want to belong to something that is powerful and full of promises. People love to dream and cupe will let you dream as long as you are dreaming their dream and remain consistant in the hopes that some day before you retire you will receive the hourly wage you are rightfully entitled to. Unfortunately, dreams do not pay the bills and it is high time cupe put their money where their mouth is. The contracts cupe are signing do not cut it. They always blame it on the members ratifying the contracts but do not kid yourself cupe is behind the propaganda that states this is the best deal we have seen in years and if you turn this down you will never see another like this offer in your lifetime. It only takes 50 plus 1 to make it over the line. Watchdog annie.

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