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We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC lawfully organized under the Union bill of rights, respectfully request that Douglas McCarron of the UBCJA, the National Review Labor Board, the NYC DA's office and Political Leaders serving the 8th Congressional District, Assembly Members serving the 66th & 75th Districts and the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor conduct an inquiry into unfair labor practices by the NYCDCC board of Trustees and its Fund Manager.
We request that the above mentioned agencies conduct a inquiry to see if the NYCDCC is in violation of title I of the Landrum-Griffin Act, 1959 (29 U.S.C.A. %uFFFD 411 et seq.) where it clearly states that a secret ballot is required for voting on increases in dues or assessments. (*Also review the Constitution of the UBCJA, Section 45A*) Instead the board of Trustees and its fund Manager acted with total disregard of the law when they threaten and held back monies that belong to members who refuse to sign their blue card (a card that lacks transparency) and agreeing to assessments/or fines or penalties as designated, or as hereafter designated by the NYCDCC and their Local Unions. (see if title VI Section 610 is applicable)
As American Citizens and hard working Union Members it is our constitutional right to be protected and served. Therefore, we the rank and file members of the NYCDCC respectfully request that the above mentioned organizations investigate and take legal action against the NYCDCC for the crime of extortion amongst other things; and be ordered immediately to release the monies with interest to its members who refuse to be extorted. It is also our request that the members who signed the blue card under duress have their signature declared null and void because of the nature of the above mentioned crime.
The Landrum-Griffin Act also addresses the personal responsibility and integrity of Union Officers and representatives. Under the Act, Officers and representatives are held to common-law principles of trust relationships through express provisions that they occupy positions of trust in relation to organization and its members as a group. This means that persons in Union leadership positions must act in the best interests of the Union. If the Union Official acts for personal gain, the official can be held accountable for breach of duty. It is in our opinion that the Officials of the NYCDCC grossly violated their fiduciary responsibilities towards its membership.*See title V section 501 (a)*
We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC also would like the board of trustee's to confer with its membership when drastic changes occur within our contract. We want a voice in our Union and a say in the collective bargaining agreement with our employers. Once the management and the board of trustee's of the negotiating team come to agreement on the terms of the contract, the union members should be able to accept or reject the agreement by a majority vote. If the agreement is accepted, the contract is ratified and becomes a legally binding agreement remaining in effect for the specified period of time.
We need a involved, and informed membership, and a real sense of checks and balances between the employers, Union Officials and the rank and file members of the NYCDCC, to ensure that our LMRDA rights are being properly enforced, so that we all may enjoy a fair and prosperous way of life in a democratic and organized Union. (See Title I, Section 105 of the LMRDA)
* Please be sure to click "view whole Petition" button to review entire Petition * Please be sure to share this Petition with your fellow Carpenters * United We Stand, Divided we Fall * Knowledge is Power * Empowerment is Confidence * Power to the rank and file members of the NYCDCC *
We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC lawfully organized under the Union bill of rights, respectfully request that Douglas McCarron of the UBCJA, the National Review Labor Board, the NYC DA's office and Political Leaders serving the 8th Congressional District, Assembly Members serving the 66th & 75th Districts and the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor conduct an inquiry into unfair labor practices by the NYCDCC board of Trustees and its Fund Manager.
We request that the above mentioned agencies conduct a inquiry to see if the NYCDCC is in violation of title I of the Landrum-Griffin Act, 1959 (29 U.S.C.A. %uFFFD 411 et seq.) where it clearly states that a secret ballot is required for voting on increases in dues or assessments. (*Also review the Constitution of the UBCJA, Section 45A*) Instead the board of Trustees and its fund Manager acted with total disregard of the law when they threaten and held back monies that belong to members who refuse to sign their blue card (a card that lacks transparency) and agreeing to assessments/or fines or penalties as designated, or as hereafter designated by the NYCDCC and their Local Unions. (see if title VI Section 610 is applicable)
As American Citizens and hard working Union Members it is our constitutional right to be protected and served. Therefore, we the rank and file members of the NYCDCC respectfully request that the above mentioned organizations investigate and take legal action against the NYCDCC for the crime of extortion amongst other things; and be ordered immediately to release the monies with interest to its members who refuse to be extorted. It is also our request that the members who signed the blue card under duress have their signature declared null and void because of the nature of the above mentioned crime.
The Landrum-Griffin Act also addresses the personal responsibility and integrity of Union Officers and representatives. Under the Act, Officers and representatives are held to common-law principles of trust relationships through express provisions that they occupy positions of trust in relation to organization and its members as a group. This means that persons in Union leadership positions must act in the best interests of the Union. If the Union Official acts for personal gain, the official can be held accountable for breach of duty. It is in our opinion that the Officials of the NYCDCC grossly violated their fiduciary responsibilities towards its membership.*See title V section 501 (a)*
We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC also would like the board of trustee's to confer with its membership when drastic changes occur within our contract. We want a voice in our Union and a say in the collective bargaining agreement with our employers. Once the management and the board of trustee's of the negotiating team come to agreement on the terms of the contract, the union members should be able to accept or reject the agreement by a majority vote. If the agreement is accepted, the contract is ratified and becomes a legally binding agreement remaining in effect for the specified period of time.
We need a involved, and informed membership, and a real sense of checks and balances between the employers, Union Officials and the rank and file members of the NYCDCC, to ensure that our LMRDA rights are being properly enforced, so that we all may enjoy a fair and prosperous way of life in a democratic and organized Union. (See Title I, Section 105 of the LMRDA)
We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC lawfully organized under the Union bill of rights, respectfully request that Douglas McCarron of the UBCJA, the National Review Labor Board, the NYC DA's office and Political Leaders serving the 8th Congressional District, Assembly Members serving the 66th & 75th Districts and the U.S. Senate Committee on Labor conduct an inquiry into unfair labor practices by the NYCDCC board of Trustees and its Fund Manager.
We request that the above mentioned agencies conduct a inquiry to see if the NYCDCC is in violation of title I of the Landrum-Griffin Act, 1959 (29 U.S.C.A. %uFFFD 411 et seq.) where it clearly states that a secret ballot is required for voting on increases in dues or assessments. (*Also review the Constitution of the UBCJA, Section 45A*) Instead the board of Trustees and its fund Manager acted with total disregard of the law when they threaten and held back monies that belong to members who refuse to sign their blue card (a card that lacks transparency) and agreeing to assessments/or fines or penalties as designated, or as hereafter designated by the NYCDCC and their Local Unions. (see if title VI Section 610 is applicable)
As American Citizens and hard working Union Members it is our constitutional right to be protected and served. Therefore, we the rank and file members of the NYCDCC respectfully request that the above mentioned organizations investigate and take legal action against the NYCDCC for the crime of extortion amongst other things; and be ordered immediately to release the monies with interest to its members who refuse to be extorted. It is also our request that the members who signed the blue card under duress have their signature declared null and void because of the nature of the above mentioned crime.
The Landrum-Griffin Act also addresses the personal responsibility and integrity of Union Officers and representatives. Under the Act, Officers and representatives are held to common-law principles of trust relationships through express provisions that they occupy positions of trust in relation to organization and its members as a group. This means that persons in Union leadership positions must act in the best interests of the Union. If the Union Official acts for personal gain, the official can be held accountable for breach of duty. It is in our opinion that the Officials of the NYCDCC grossly violated their fiduciary responsibilities towards its membership.*See title V section 501 (a)*
We the rank and file members of the NYCDCC also would like the board of trustee's to confer with its membership when drastic changes occur within our contract. We want a voice in our Union and a say in the collective bargaining agreement with our employers. Once the management and the board of trustee's of the negotiating team come to agreement on the terms of the contract, the union members should be able to accept or reject the agreement by a majority vote. If the agreement is accepted, the contract is ratified and becomes a legally binding agreement remaining in effect for the specified period of time.
We need a involved, and informed membership, and a real sense of checks and balances between the employers, Union Officials and the rank and file members of the NYCDCC, to ensure that our LMRDA rights are being properly enforced, so that we all may enjoy a fair and prosperous way of life in a democratic and organized Union. (See Title I, Section 105 of the LMRDA)
Thank you in advance for your consideration and your support in rectifying this matter.
Sincerely,
Sheldon Johnson and the rank & file membership of the NYCDCC
I was misled by the Union regarding the Blue Card. When I called the Union to ask for an explanation of the meaning of the Blue Card, they told me the Card was to update personal information (address, etc.) ONLY in my records. Instead, I now know by signing the Card I agreed to increased assessments from our vacation pay. I fully and wholeheartedly agree with this Petition to overturn the implications of those who mistakenly or under pressure (because of vacation pay being held back) signed this Blue Card.
yes they must stop with the crony ism and let rank and file rise up and lead this union . they get rid of anyone who isnt one of them and make up bullshit stories to attempt to back up their nonsense John Cavelli former B.A pushed out of local because of fear, former organizer forced t6o resign, /fired because i taught osha to carpenters and iron workers , whom might i add were sent there by members of local 20 to set us up thats (B.O'N, AND P.M.) thanks for being a friend mo. maybe the unity team could hire some more family for cushy jobs
Donna j Andretta
no
i didnt realize what i signed with that blue card
please investigate... let the members vote on contract, assessments and dues.
I was told that if I didn't sign the blue card that i wouldn't receive my vacation check. One of the staff at the nycdcc said it was to update their records. i said if its to update their record, why are you holding my vacation check? then at another time I was told something totally different by the staff at the nycdcc, it makes one wonder why is they telling you so many cover stories? what is the real agenda of the dcc? there needs to be a investigation into this matter and yes i do agree that the members should have the right to vote on anything concerning their future because as you can see that the current system do not work.
They are allowing union employees to work on non union job sites.... check it out 425 w 53erd street ny,ny
is this extortion ? where is our corruption team
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this is bullshit
Honor the Brothers and Sisters WHO VOTED for YOU without discrimination. AND NOW YOU discriminate against them because WE THE PEOPLE DON'T AGREE WITH YOUR ASSESSMENTS.
OUT OF WORK LIST AND TOO MANY MEMBERS BROUGHT ON FOR RECRUITMENT TO BETTER THE POCKETS OF OUR UNION OFFICALS MINDLESS PEOPLE WHO VOTED FOR LEADERS IN NYCDCC AS WELL AS MAKING SCOTT DANIELSONS POSITION A VOTED POSITION not in there for life!!! HE MUST GO!
It's morally wrong what the dcc is doing to us. They should be investigated and brought to justice.
theres a rally against the blue card may14 4 pm be there
I was upset and felt compelled to sign after receiving notice that my monies would be taken if I didn't sign it and return the blue card. However I did not receive sufficient reasons for my having to sign this. Which left me feeling vulnerable and my rights violated.
I agree with this petition, there should be an independent investigation into the legality of the dcc actions concerning the blue card.
We are paying close attention to how you handle this current situation. Your sense of urgency for preserving our quality of life should be paramount. Your language in the carp. magazine was worrisome. If you give back pay or benefits,then our dues and assesment better be reduced by the same percentage.
keep it strong keep it fair keep it union...... i agree, we should always have the vote....when it comes our money or any other benifits.
Yes.
unfair lABOR PRACTICE BY NYCDCC NOTHING HAS CHANGED WHY DONT YOU WITHOLD SOME B A PENSION MONEY . WHATS THE MATTER U GUYS DIDNT ROB US ENOUGH
Enough is enough already...
where is all the money you are taking from us going.I pay my dues to the union every quarter 132.15. and you want to take 600.00 out of my vaction check as well; that is if i am working steady ;2400 for just processing my taxed already money. give us a break,without us yee are nothing.and as we say divided we fall
my information has never changed, so there is nothing for the NYDCC to update yet they hold my vacation check this is not fair or legal.Stop holding our money!
I did not feel well when I received the first Blue Card, and I definitely did not feel good when I received the second one; and the letter was written in a way that I felt threaten. I don’t like when my options are taken away the way the NYCDCC did it here. I hope this petition reaches as many members as necessary so this can be stopped.
i sign the blue card but i wrote the i am not agreeing to any more money to be taken out of the vacation fund.i wrote it right across the face of the card
lack of checks and balances
my problem is all my certifications expired no work for a long time,take classes what classes they are few and far between get ready these theives are trying to get alot of old timers to pack it in sooner then later,hence more stolen monies.
for long enough they have their hand in our pocket its time someone put a stop to it
unions are great but our leaders are not, time to march, protest, and express our voice's, dont sit back any more, this is our union, our income, our future pensions, now is the time to repel against Forde and his team of robbers, time for the feds to step in and clean house,
THE AMOUNT OF WORDS ARE INSURMOUNTABLE TO THE WAY I FEEL IN THIS MATTER. I am embarresed at the way the dcc functions with its cohersion and threats, we are touted as some of the best and intelligent craftmen in our industry and (our own) union literature, but we are treated as mindless nailbangers. We will volunteer our time, we will pay our dues, we will do our picket duty,etc,etc. Why? because we are CARPENTERS and this sets us apart. But what we need is that every CARPENTER gets what he or she is entitled to by our union laws, proper union representation, RESPECT, and our monies that are due us without any of that governmental porkbelly BS.
I thought that my vacation check was for that reason a "VACATION". Time off, a small break from hanging drywall,fixing a hollow metal door, etc. ect. etc. The DCC has had my money (TAXES PAID ALREADY) Starting Oct.1 of 08, @35 hrs. a week aprox. $224.00per week. It takes the DCC 5 1/2 months to send "US" our money. Why do they need to hold "OUR MONEY" that long? We pay the taxes on that money every week. So why can't the DCC send us a vacation check every week?
THE HOTLINE HAS TO GO SO DOES THE JUDGE
