ALU Affiliates with Teamsters

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ALU Affiliates with Teamsters

[Faust]

What was Chris Smalls offered?

He was bound to lose the upcoming ALU election.

Does this mean he replaces the do nothing half a million dollar man Randy Korgan as Amazon Director?

LMFAO!!!

[Thisischange?]

Is this the guy that runs a huge local in California, draws a salary from his joint council, draws a salary from local 63, runs the Amazon division for free, and only makes a half Mill. What would possibly contain our excitement about the possibilities here? He came to run 1932 after an IBT trusteeship.What happens in 2 years when the IBT trustee's the ALU in accordance with the terms of this agreement? Buyer beware......

[Tracy]

Does anyone know if they mean just the warehouse in Staten Island, JFK8 i think, or all the places ALU was trying to organize?

[Nickjamesups]

Good question!

[The Direct Line]

Just the JFK8 warehouse. I know the Amazon air hub KCVG in Northern Kentucky is also looking into affiliating with the Teamsters.

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Comments from the IBT announcement:

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Teamsters on X BREAKING NEWS The Amazon Labor Union has formally affiliated with the 1.3 million-member strong Teamsters Unio.jpg

[Tracy]

https://x.com/Lfelizleon/status/1798074666336362693

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Chris Smalls announcement

[teamsterdriver25]

It's a good start. I hope it's successful. MixMax sounds like someone's little errand boy.

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[Michelle_Valentin_Nieves]

[Watcher745]

Do you have a lawyer? If not perhaps you need to speak with one. Welcome sister.

[Gus]

Welcome !!!

[The Direct Line]

Hello sister.
Thank you for being here

[Faust]

Why would Chris Smalls agree to this without consulting the executive board?

[teamsterdriver25]

I don't think I want Sweety to be in any leadership roll in my Union. We have enough outsiders in leadership positions.

[DanaCos]

Lol.... I think the statement and question is misdirected and was misunderstood. I think she is on the side of right. I got a phone call and was set straight.

[Watcher745]

Does Smalls have the authority to agree without a vote of the members ?

[The Direct Line]

The JFK rank-and-file will vote on this, so there is no ratified agreement as of yet. By all indications, this agreement will pass.

[Knucklehead]

[Pasco]

Someone who clearly knows what their talking about... good post.

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ALU Democratic Reform Caucus is one of the candidate slates runnuing in the Amazon Labor Union election.

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[Gimme_Danger]

Great statement, seems like both factions are on the same page on this issue for the larger goal of organizing Amazon workers.

[Michelle_Valentin_Nieves]

[Moyama]

Welcome Michelle, Teamsters fight like cats and dogs but we all want Amazon organized and we'll all fight for a strong contract.

[WTF891]

Welcome Sister, we are wth you all!

[sammo1245]

Sister, welcome to the Teamsters. Your comments include several concerns for the Teamsters as well ALU.

Is the IBT swallowing the ALU wholly, or will it remain a semi autonomous group, like the communications workers or BLET?

Will the members be Teamsters or ALU members, affiliated to the Teamsters Union?

You mention the financial issues at the ALU, is the IBT bailing out the ALU?

What kind of position has Smalls negotiated for himself?

Finally, sister you will soon find out the IBT is very hostile to reformers and activist. The IBT expects 100% support for their plan, even when its not a good plan. Those of us that question their 0lan or their motives are targeted.

[UPS909Strong]

Welcome Michelle