$500 per/wk Strike Benefit for DHL-CVG

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$500 per/wk Strike benefit for DHL-CVG

[sammo1245]

I'm still confused how the IBT and the Ohio Conference approved paying dues to persons who have NEVER paid union dues.

While on other strike actions, they only approve benefits for workers in good standing with all suesxand fees paid in full.

In fact, during 2023, 12,000 Teamster Movie drivers were forced out of work by the WGA and SAG strikes. Our IBT ordered Teamsters to honor the picket lines and all work stopped for most of the year. In Cincinnati, Teansters have been laidoff since Febriary 2023. But, no out of work benefits for movie Teamsters.

Seems like a slap in the face of every dues paying member.

[bigfoot]

you bring up something that has whizzed past most people.

[Gimme_Danger]

Strike benefits are routinely provided for workers striking for a first contract. This isn't new.

[Magruder]

Strike benefits are routinely provided for workers striking for a first contract. This isn't new.

Not only is it not new, its a good idea and a good way to show new Teamsters fighting for a first contract that their union supports them.

That benefit was provided by action of the General Executive Board. The same action could have just as easily been taken on behalf of those Teamster Movie Division members honoring the WGA picket line. As far as I know that proposal was never made to the GEB even though the Movie Division Director is an International VP who sits on that Board.

[DanaCos]

I'm still confused how the IBT and the Ohio Conference approved paying dues to persons who have NEVER paid union dues.

While on other strike actions, they only approve benefits for workers in good standing with all suesxand fees paid in full.

In fact, during 2023, 12,000 Teamster Movie drivers were forced out of work by the WGA and SAG strikes. Our IBT ordered Teamsters to honor the picket lines and all work stopped for most of the year. In Cincinnati, Teansters have been laidoff since Febriary 2023. But, no out of work benefits for movie Teamsters.

Seems like a slap in the face of every dues paying member.

I remember when the union was paying scabs in 97. I am still perplexed by all the people who benefitted from a strike that they refused to participate in. I was walking the line every day during the UPS strike until the end. What did I get? Fired and they tried to humiliate me when I was finally let in and allowed to work. I was locked out of the gate, forced to wait 2 hours before granted entry and soon after told I was fired for "sexual harassment" for asking a full-time supervisor from security from a bullhorn if she wanted a hot dog from the grill. After that, I was changed areas that I already transferred from, then they overloaded the belt and managers from who knows where came to the belt to blame me for packages that were all over the area from falling off the belts. Management made it too obvious when the full time supervisor approached me and said "Hey Dana, we saw you out there everyday and we are going to do something about it". So, I feel your frustrations when it comes to members who could give two sh!ts about the cause but will be the first in line to reap the rewards.

Oh, by the way.... What did my union do about all I said? NOTHING! Right Jim Merritt?

[Mr. Teamster]

I remember when the union was paying scabs in 97. I am still perplexed by all the people who benefitted from a strike that they refused to participate in. I was walking the line every day during the UPS strike until the end. What did I get? Fired and they tried to humiliate me when I was finally let in and allowed to work. I was locked out of the gate, forced to wait 2 hours before granted entry and soon after told I was fired for "sexual harassment" for asking a full-time supervisor from security from a bullhorn if she wanted a hot dog from the grill. After that, I was changed areas that I already transferred from, then they overloaded the belt and managers from who knows where came to the belt to blame me for packages that were all over the area from falling off the belts. Management made it too obvious when the full time supervisor approached me and said "Hey Dana, we saw you out there everyday and we are going to do something about it". So, I feel your frustrations when it comes to members who could give two sh!ts about the cause but will be the first in line to reap the rewards.

Oh, by the way.... What did my union do about all I said? NOTHING! Right Jim Merritt?

When we came back to the work in 97 we had 150 fired right away. It was as very common all over the West.

[Gimme_Danger]

Not only is it not new, its a good idea and a good way to show new Teamsters fighting for a first contract that their union supports them.

That benefit was provided by action of the General Executive Board. The same action could have just as easily been taken on behalf of those Teamster Movie Division members honoring the WGA picket line. As far as I know that proposal was never made to the GEB even though the Movie Division Director is an International VP who sits on that Board.

There was funding provided by the IBT for movie division members honoring the strike. I don't know the exact way it was done though.

[DanaCos]

When we came back to the work in 97 we had 150 fired right away. It was as very common all over the West.

A lot of these people who were never there in '97 don't know what it was like to be aggressively pursued by the company. They were mad that we got all our demands after 13 days. There was a large target on my back. The ambulatory picketing was a very effective tactic and I think it broke the back of the company and it's reputation. There was a guy who they continued to follow to his home with cameras. Drivers were fired after the strike for not what they did on the picket line but nit picking of methods. It was bad and the union didn't do a single thing to help. That's why when I see these no good priks that stayed home during the strike but have a nice cushy full time job off my back, I cringe. I'll just say that most of these people are friends with Izzy Grey, the same guy who was living with a supervisor and walked in the door at work 2 hours late everyday but still got paid, then got his job back less than 12 hours after being fired for it. Hmmmm no wonder management picks him over me when they need a steward.

[Mr. Teamster]

A lot of these people who were never there in '97 don't know what it was like to be aggressively pursued by the company. They were mad that we got all our demands after 13 days. There was a large target on my back. The ambulatory picketing was a very effective tactic and I think it broke the back of the company and it's reputation. There was a guy who they continued to follow to his home with cameras. Drivers were fired after the strike for not what they did on the picket line but nit picking of methods. It was bad and the union didn't do a single thing to help. That's why when I see these no good priks that stayed home during the strike but have a nice cushy full time job off my back, I cringe. I'll just say that most of these people are friends with Izzy Grey, the same guy who was living with a supervisor and walked in the door at work 2 hours late everyday but still got paid, then got his job back less than 12 hours after being fired for it. Hmmmm no wonder management picks him over me when they need a steward.

[Magruder]

There was funding provided by the IBT for movie division members honoring the strike. I don't know the exact way it was done though.

As I recall there was a GEB resolution passed to send $1million to either the Division or #399 don't have any idea if or how it was distributed. I don't believe those honoring all those months got out of work benefits (strike benefits).

[BurnedbyO'Brien]

There was funding provided by the IBT for movie division members honoring the strike. I don't know the exact way it was done though.

The GEB approved $2 million for movie workers. $1500 max to those that qualified (probably mostly 399 based on the qualifications).

[Opus Dei]

The GEB approved $2 million for movie workers. $1500 max to those that qualified (probably mostly 399 based on the qualifications).

From what i understand it was a one time $1500.00 to members in good standing, meaning that they must had been current on union dues. What i don't understand is most of those members were out of work close to 4 to 5 months maybe longer by the time the money was approved and they wanted members to be current on dues to be able to collect that IBT money? Stepping on dicks at it's best

[Magruder]

From what i understand it was a one time $1500.00 to members in good standing, meaning that they must had been current on union dues. What i don't understand is most of those members were out of work close to 4 to 5 months maybe longer by the time the money was approved and they wanted members to be current on dues to be able to collect that IBT money? Stepping on dicks at it's best

Thank you BurnedbyO'Brien and Opus Dei for that information. I thought I remembered some kind of GEB grant.

It doesn't seem fair that teamster members honoring a picket line aren't eligible for out of work benefits. I'm not sure the rest of the membership understands the sacrifices made by teamsters during the Writers strike. The issue of strike benefits for honoring a picket line needs to be corrected.

[sammo1245]

I've been a motion picture division driver since 2017.

The producers cancelled or pushed most productions scheduled to start in the spring ahead of the potential strike.

We had 7 productions scheduled for 2023 in Cincinnati. When Alto-Knights (Wiseguys) wrapped in February, the work stopped. The producers locked everyone out, to gain leverage over the guilds.

We've had a couple of guys working non-union jobs. A couple picked up pipeline work, but many of the guys are unemployed since February.

A small independent film recently started, but initially they claimed they only needed 5 drivers. They've added a few, but since Local 100 eliminated the seniority list, jobs are dished out based upon nepotism, favoritism and discrimination.

I've been told Local 100 and other locals have changed their policies ahead of a huge overhaul by the movie division.

Rumor is that Local 399 will take control of the entire country, pushing local drivers out of work everywhere.

As for the IBT aid, Local 100 nevevr mentioned it to anyone. We didn't even know about it until after it was too late to apply for it.

I've been unemployed since February 17th. I'm one of the lucky ones, I learned how to save while I worked for UPS and I have a small UPS pension.

Some of the Teamsters and IATSE workers lost everything during the WGA and SAG strikes. People had the cars repossessed, had their homes foreclosed and have been reduced to just trying to survive.

The OZ Teamsters left 12,000 motiin picture Teamsters out of their big plans. Motion picture Teamsters should never forget how we and the YRC Teamsters were neglected this past year, treated lijecsecond class citizens.

Meanwhile the IBT engaged in a bunch of stupid theatrics while obtaining a less that historic contract at UPS.

[Faust]

Sounds like the same shit the Dickstepper did to the New Mexico movie division.