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Merger update: Moving forward constructively

By UTU International President Mike Futhey

Stay Calm and carry on has always been the best advice during challenging times.  It is appropriate advice for UTU members and employees as we move forward following the October 10 merger arbitration award.

That arbitration ruling makes the merger look very similar to the merger we were initially promised the merger the UTU membership and I voted for in 2007.

The arbitrator recognized that maintaining the historical governance of the UTU was important by ruling that the UTUs cherished craft autonomy, along with general committee autonomy, be preserved post-merger; and that changes to the UTU Constitution not be unilaterally made by the SMWIA executive council.

As required by the arbitration decision, I met with new SMWIA General President Joe Nigro, who took office July 1. The meeting was productive and positive.

At a meeting in early November of all incoming UTU International officers a meeting traditionally held between a quadrennial convention and those officers being seated we discussed the events of the past four years. 

We agreed unanimously that UTU members interests have been vigorously defended, and it is now time to move forward discussing with the SMWIA the rights and traditions of both organizations, and to collaborate constructively in finding the most efficient and equitable means of resolving any further outstanding differences, including pending litigation.

I know that I speak for Joe Nigro, as well, when I say that the leadership of both the UTU and the SMWIA has, as our highest priority, the delivery to our members of the wages, benefits and working conditions they expect and deserve.  We also share a commitment to our loyal employees, who serve our members on a daily basis.

In the meantime, I assure you that our United Transportation Union and our United Transportation Union Insurance Association are each financially strong and are continuing to grow stronger notwithstanding this deep and lengthy recession.

As we put substantial merger-related litigation expenses behind us, and continue managing our other costs wisely, the UTUs monthly surplus will continue to grow and allow for improved member representation.

The UTU and its predecessor unions have persevered and prospered for nearly a century-and-a-half by being resolute in representing our members and flexible in the face of changing demands and events. It is a formula that has served our members well and will continue to serve us well.



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P.S. Due to the average reading and comprehension levels of UTU members all further correspondence will be released in coloring book format....

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I forgot all about Cliff. Did they ever discuss Cliff's AFHT activities? Back when things were, ah, different, yeah, they were different.

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Who says that you can't teach an Old Snippy new shit? That's MOLA!

Cliff Hanger, whose lap will they sit in next?

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FMB wrote:

P.S. Due to the average reading and comprehension levels of UTU members all further correspondence will be released in coloring book format....

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-- Edited by FMB on Thursday 10th of November 2011 06:58:47 AM


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Freddie approves of the prize, justly won.

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Cy also approves of the prize, congratulations, FMB!

It should be noted that FMB's well known affinity for locals helped him, no doubt, remember about Cliff.



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Snippy does not endorse the prize for PhMB.

He made somebody's pussy hurt today.



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Snippy goes from hilarious laughter to whining about his pain.no

Really, is there anyone anywhere that feels sorry for Snippy?hmm

That's what I thought.



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Snippy wrote:

Snippy does not endorse the prize for PhMB.

He made somebody's pussy hurt today.


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Snippy wrote:

Snippy does not endorse the prize for PhMB.

He made somebody's pussy hurt today.


PhMB is filled with remorse....!

How can anyone be filled with so much HATE...?

PhMB has hit "ROCK BOTTOM"...hmm



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-- Edited by FMB on Thursday 10th of November 2011 09:32:04 PM



-- Edited by FMB on Thursday 10th of November 2011 09:32:34 PM

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-- Edited by FMB on Thursday 10th of November 2011 09:32:34 PM


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The BJPC audit team will be looking into this...

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Freddie Krueger wrote:

The BJPC audit team will be looking into this...


 Snippy opines that this just goes to show you, Crying Phreddie, the rocky precipice that prize winners tread upon in their eternal quest. The BJPC judges failure with precision and some degree of harshness. It is a short and swift descent when one stumbles. Alas, poor PhMB, Snippy knew him well.



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