Merger Proposal: Local 483 into Local 162

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Merger Proposal: Local 483 into Local 162

[JWebb]

Is this another merger into a VP's Local? Wonder what that deal looks like, enormous salaries for all.

[Nickjamesups]

Not to mention the increase in delegates allotted to the local.

[ReadytoStrike]

What do you mean by a VP's local? This whole thing seems fishy. I am a member of 162 and we have not heard anything about it before this week.

[WTF891]

I'm sure the UPS part timers in Oregon don't believe 162 is a great local. More delegates for the OZholes.

[ReadytoStrike]

No we don't. The secretary treasurer of 483 Darel Hardbrook is Mark Davison's lackey attack dog too. It is bad news for us and the 8000 members in Idaho our 5000 member local is trying to absorb

[ReadytoStrike]

Mark Davison squashed our attempt to get our members a vote on the merger yesterday. They acted like it was a done deal and that the IBT constitution did not allow us, the members of the local absorbing another, to have a say. He moved to suspend all new business right at the beginning of the meeting. It was a naked move to deny us democracy.

[WTF891]

Maybe surfer boy can employ more family members with the added dues?

[Pasco]

Mark Davison squashed our attempt to get our members a vote on the merger yesterday. They acted like it was a done deal and that the IBT constitution did not allow us, the members of the local absorbing another, to have a say. He moved to suspend all new business right at the beginning of the meeting. It was a naked move to deny us democracy.

They made the same claim when they took 962. Ask those members if they feel stronger as a result. Davison must have more kids that need jobs.

[working396]

Davison was the chair of the west in negotiations with UPS. For the first time anyone can remember this clown gave us a frozen pension contribution. Historic POS.

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More: Merger 483 into 162

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Merger Proposal: Local 483 into Local 162

Currently, members of Local 483 have a fair opportunity to challenge incumbents and run for leadership positions within their own Local. However, if Local 483 merges with the much larger Local 162, candidates from Idaho would face significant disadvantages in union elections, including:

• Voter Disparity: Local 162, based in Portland, has a larger membership. In a combined election, Portland-based members would have greater voting power, making it much harder for Idaho candidates to gain traction.
• Name Recognition & Campaigning Barriers: Candidates from Idaho would struggle to reach and campaign effectively among a predominantly Portland-based membership. The geographic separation would make it difficult to organize, attend meetings, and connect with voters.
• Administrative and Leadership Biasstructural barriers for Idaho-based challengers hoping to run for office and represent the interests of members in Southern Idaho.

Conclusion


A merger would not only dilute regional representation but also create unfair electoral disadvantages for Idaho members. Maintaining separate Locals ensures that all members have a fair chance at leadership roles, with elections that reflect their unique needs and local priorities.

[Pasco]

Under Mark Davison JC 37 is Nepo-central not only does his daughter work there his UPS BA's wife and exwife both work for the teamsters, imagine those family get togethers.
Do 483 members really want to be part of this?