IBEW Local 1430 - Welcome Brothers & Sisters!

United We Stand

~~~ Organize! ~~~

As the summer of 2002 commences so do the efforts of our new organizer Jordan El-Hag. A somewhat recent addition to the IBEW Local 1430 team, Mr. El-Hag has proven himself an asset to our community. Bob Meyer, Jeff Tomlins, and Jordan El-Hag have thus far organized just under 100 new members.

The process of organizing can be a grueling one at times, but 1430 utilizes a variety of tools to streamline the process when they are warranted. The NLRB can be petitioned for an election once 30% of the targeted group have signed authorization cards. In addition, 1430 aims to get more than 51% of the group’s signatures to achieve a majority. This majority gives us the ability to negotiate card check recognition. For card check recognition a neutral third party is used, usually a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Commissioner, to validate the signatures and the amount of cards. The company then recognizes the union as the collective bargaining representative.

Using these policies 1430 has expedited the joining of new members to the union. Snapple (also known as Mr.Natural) has joined with 16 members, Ro & Ke laundry with 50 members, and Vitolite Electric Sales Co. with 7 members.

We currently have two elections pending at Croton Egg Farm in Brewster and Polder, Inc. in Port Chester. Unfair Labor Practice charges have been filed against Croton Egg Farm and we have begun informational picketing at several key locations. Any member interested in lending a hand please contact the union office.

If you know of anyone interested in organizing their workplace contact your steward or a member of the union staff.

Updated 01-10-03