Press Release 2

February 14, 2006

Cicero Union Bashing – Part 2

As you may recall back in December 2005, our Cicero Local 717 Secretary was suspended from duty for 9 days after standing up for the Union. Our Secretary was confronting an Assistant Fire Marshal over contract violations and changes in working conditions. This Assistant Marshal did not want to work with the Union and instead suspended our Union Representative. As a result our Union rallied and raised money for our brother, his suspension did not cost him a dime. We have also filed an Unfair Labor Practice suit in which the Cicero Fire Administration will have to “try” to explain their actions.

Recently, our Secretary once again confronted the same Assistant Fire Marshal in regards to another contract violation. Again, Assistant Fire Marshal did not want to deal with the Union or try to resolve the violation. He then told our Union Secretary that in the future the Union is not to question him nor approach him with contract issues. The Assistant Marshal added that all violations and issues are to go straight to the grievance procedures.

This helps us prove our case that the Cicero Fire Management is not interested in working with the Union at all. They will violate our contract and act in their own interest, regardless of the consequences.

The Cicero Fire Administration is not capable of running a professional Fire Department. Their total lack of respect, or at the very least recognition, for our Collective Bargaining Agreement prevents our department from moving forward. As you all know, the legal process that follows contract violations takes time. But we are a patient Local. We look forward to the time when these Marshals will be judged and held accountable for their actions. As a Union, every time we have stepped up and faced the Town and Administration we have had rulings in our favor. Every Time. We are not bragging, simply stating that we do not take action unless we are 100 percent right.

Cicero Local-717 hopes to show all other Unions that if we all stick together and stand up for our rights we will eventually be successful. Again, if any other Locals out there ever need help, you can always look to the 717. We will keep you all updated on future events. Thank you for your time.


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