Taking on CUPE

What do you think about taking on the big guys/ do you think it is worth it/do you have deep enough pockets? Well I am here to tell you, it most certainly is worth it because how else are our children and grandchildren going to know the truth about this group and if cupe is doing something wrong then they will at least slow down and think twice before they try the same stunt again. Saying that, does not mean they are going to stop nor does it mean you are going to be successful ; but if the word gets out , things may change for the better down the road. One thing is for sure they may have deep pockets with all the dues collected and they may be willing to lie under oath; but the future population is not going to continue to tolerate the same nonsense we have and may choose another union that is not so large and more vulnerable to criticism and not so protected. Watchdog annie.

CUPE Hipocrits

Since we touched on a few controversial subjects let us just jump to another one and that is the pink triangle committee. This is a group that throughout the country they have trouble getting enough members interested in being on it so they entice people with a few trips and a couple of conferences each year and maybe a title to make them feel important. The botton line here is cupe is labelling people the same way the hipocrits in the community do; but they disguise it by forming a committee that is established to educate members as to how certain situations in the work place can be difficult for people who may not necessarily be considered the norm or the moral majority. True, the top hogs all close their eyes when a speaker is describing what it is like to be labelled and treated differently by some poeple in the workplace; but you should hear how they go on when they are alone with their own kind. They make fun of the whole process and take great pride in the fact they can take advantage and obtain support from the people who are not exactly like them. Please think with a clear and open mind about this subject and what you have really experienced in this organization. Do not be ashamed you have been fooled by these people: many have been and will be. Watchdog annie

CUPE wana beeeees

There appears to be a similar profile to each of the males and females who possess the desire to be one of the top hogs in the cupe pigry. Usually, these individuals have not flourished to the magnitude of their other family members and their perception of reality is somewhat distorted. Also, most of them have personal issues and have various addiction problems. The fact they can join a cult and they can be permitted to believe they are superior to others in the country and their ideas are recognized as being of the utmost importance by their top hog counterparts draws them into the core of the group. They do attract followers ; and although the followers are similar to themselves, it empowers them to continue on their path of destruction of what it is they are supposed to be doing and attempting to accomplish for the good of the membership. I am not saying they should all be committed; but I do think, most of them should be attending therapy on a regular basis with a psychologist who is not a member of the group. Watchdog annie.

CUPE Revolution

This one should spark your interest. The quiet revolution has begun. I was surfing the national division web sites last night for something interesting and what did I find but cupe 1251 in new Brunswick has been put under administration; so I contacted a rep. buddy of mine down their and she informed me that 1251 is the local the president of cupe new Brunswick, dan legere, belongs to. Good old moist thought he had the maritimes in his back pocket : well I think he had better think again. Does this mean he is going to have to suck up to sid ryan and start licking the same cigar. The next year and a half may prove to be very interesting/ upsetting for this group. Watchdog annie.

CUPE and Negociations

Do national unions really assist your cause when it comes to negotiations? If each union local was autonomous, as is the true sense of autonomy; and they set themselves up associated with a collaberated provincial body for 50 cents per member per month as a speaker for the main issues, then they could operate the way a union should operate without interference and outside control. Most unions that are confined to their own province receive negotiated contracts as much as 10 to 20 % greater for the same type of work than unions that are affiliated to a national body. It makes one wonder what is really going on at the end of the day. We all know how the communist countries keep control of their people : they just give them enough to get by on and nothing more. Is this what the national unions are attempting to do when they interfere in negotiations and push acceptance of less than non national union contracts? Food for thought. Watchdog annie

NDP and CUPE

What do you think about national supporting the ndp. True the ndp party is supposed to be for labour and is funded by the average individual ; but seriously, when they did get into power they put the axe to the gov. workers and devastated the economy. I will admit the other two have no great track records either but the majority of the membership vote for the two larger parties and we have to recognize that. The other thing that really bothers me beyond the fact we only support one party openly ; and that is the fact, certain cupe groups with national’s knowledge have loaned money to the ndp party as cash and not as a donation through a fundraiser. This is a total no no folks and this is the member’s money and should be used specifically for what it is intended for. Lots of things should be investigated to the fullest extent. Watchdog annie.

Another waste of CUPE members Dollars

Hot off the press. Do you know what the new brain wave for the day is---cupe is going to hire diversity reps. for each province to do something about nothing. They refuse to help members who are harassed by other members or defamed through actions and gossip ; but , they are going to spend another $140,000. per year per diversity rep. to say they have specialty reps. who will educate you on diversity or talk to employers about diversity. Some reps., with out a doubt, do a fair amount of what they are supposed to do and others do as little as possible because they are both lazy and really do not know what they are doing. We need reps. who actually care about what they are doing and are willing to give the effort for the members ; not the machine. We also need a system that permits casual reps. not to be able to acquire senority because if you do the boss on a regular basis you will get the extra work; giving you the senority necessary to get the fulltime job. We all know what this means; not necessarily does the most qualified even get casual work nor does he or she end up with the permanent position. I think we need to open up their contract and straighten out a few things the big guys refuse to do; and if we want a specialty person, we will hire them under contract for the period of time we need them then kiss them good-bye. Out for now. Watchdog annie.