LIES...LIES...and MORE lies
The company is putting out a lot of lies to try to scare you and
weaken us at the bargaining table. They want us to get only what
they want to give us and ignore all the things we need. This is
our only chance for the Union to try to get you a fair wage
increase and fix some of our problems on the job. AT&T Mobility
management wants to steal that chance from us and wants you to
help them.
Lie#1 -- Management can force you to resign.
The truth -- They can not. You have a legal right to be a Union
member and they cannot force you to quit.
Lie #2 -- They can fire you on Monday if you don't resign and if
we don't have a contract
The truth -- They cannot. In fact it is illegal for them to try
to scare you into quitting the Union or discipline you in any
way for being a Union member.
Lie #3 -- They can stop you from wearing signs of solidarity
with the Union, like wearing a red pin or bracelet.
The truth -- They should not. The law says you have a right to
wear items in support of the Union unless they can prove it
disrupts their business. If your boss demands that you remove
your button, or other item, you should do it and find other ways
to show your support. Let the Union know so we can fight it.
This illegal activity on the part of the AT&T Mobility will not
go unchallenged. The National Labor Relations Act covers these
violations. Don't fall for their tricks! Call the Union if you
are approached with any of these lies. The only way will win a
