How to revoke your union
authorization card.
Some team members who signed union authorization cards
before they had all the facts or because of deceptive UAW claims and promises
have asked us for information about withdrawing their cards. Also, as most of you are aware, the UAW
supporters have resorted to threats, intimidation and harassment in an effort
to get team members to sign cards. If
you have signed a card and wish to revoke it then here is how it’s done.
1.
Write a letter, like the sample letter below, to the
UAW International, the local UAW organizer (if known) and to TMMK’s HR
department.
2.
The letter to the UAW International and the local UAW
organizer should be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested.
3.
The letter to TMMK’s HR should be sent via regular
mail or hand delivered.
Date:_____________
Ron Gettlefinger, President
Bob King, Vice President
8000
Dear Sirs:
Effective
immediately, I hereby revoke and rescind any authorization card that I may have
signed seeking to have the UAW represent me for purposes of collective
bargaining with my employer.
You are now
on notice that I do NOT want UAW representation, and you may NOT count any card
that I signed as evidence that I desire such representation. Please have the courtesy to immediately
return to me, by mail, any card that I may have signed seeking or requesting
UAW representation.
Now that
you are on notice of my revocation and rescission of any and all UAW
authorization cards, you must inform any “neutral” or other person or entity
authorized to count authorization cards or conduct an election, including the
NLRB, that my card is null and void, and that such card may NOT be considered
as support for the UAW in any “card check” process, any similar request for
recognition, or any certification election.
Finally,
this letter revoking my authorization for UAW representation should be deemed
to be irrevocable for one year from today’s date.
Again, I
ask you to give me the courtesy of a prompt written reply to this letter.
Sincerely,
Signature
Name (printed)
Address