Work rule slowdown

TWU Local 100 members should scrupulously follow every rule, regulation, directive, permanent & temporary memorandum governing the performance of our work in every way shape and form. This will effectively slow down work and bring it to a crawl. It is very important for Samuelsen to shopgate or inform all the membership that it is for our benefit that we all follow the guidelines. That would in effect halt Walder’s rhetoric coupled with his high conflict tactics that he utilized in London since they didn't work in New York.

If we the blue collar workers follow all the regulations that govern our work then this tactic will tie management’s hands, thus enhancing our bargaining and haggling powers. It is true that Walder and management are laughing at us due to the reason  that we are making them look good by being expeditious and exemplary workers. As a result it is important that we be slow and follow all the safety guidelines.

Walder has tied our 3% raise in court, plus the 1.5% health deduction based on 40 hours. Now it is our turn to teach him a lesson by following the guidelines which is a tried and proven tactic. A recent example of this tactic was the work slow down instigated by air traffic controllers prior to their strike in 1981. It was a source of bargaining power. This approach was pioneered by the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union in its 17 year battle with J.P Stevens Co.

The basic idea is to jeopardize the on time performance and schedule or the public image of our boss. When every blue collar worker follows the safety guidelines the schedules go out of the window bringing down Walder from the high horse. Thus it will empower Local 100 to get all the laid off brethren back to work. Therefore we recommend to our fellow blue collar workers to follow all the safety guidelines in your work practice.