New Mexico Local 2515 Scores Organizing Win

Eighty-five workers at C-Martin, who perform service contract work at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, have voted overwhelmingly to join the IAM. 

Local 2515 organizing Chairman Randy Rodriguez led the campaign, and brought home the win.  “This is a great example of the talent and dedication that is in our Local Lodges,” said Western Territory GVP Lee Pearson, “Randy took hold of this campaign and joined with DBR Bud Duryea to win this thing.  This is great teamwork.”

GLR Rod Weigand assisted with the campaign, which was the second time the workers had reached out to the IAM. “During the campaign, the company fired one of our campaign leaders and tried to discourage the workers with threats and other intimidating tactics, but the workers stuck together and the vote came down exactly in line with the ‘Yes’ petition signers,” said Weigand. “Our program really proved to be accurate, and Randy and Bud worked it perfectly.”

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The Importance of Organizing

 

After many years of struggle and sacrifice, the workers of America pressed politicians to enact a law that protects and guarantees your rights to form and assist a Union.  This law is commonly called the National Labor Relations Act.  The Act also established the National Labor Relations Board, the body that administers the law.  Since the law went into effect in 1935 millions of workers have voted by secret ballot elections to demand that employers recognize their Unions.  In turn Unions have raised wages and improved benefits.  Unions have provided the dignity and job security that all workers deserve through collective bargaining.  America has become a better country thanks to their efforts and determination. 

 

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO welcomes your assistance and encourages your involvement in the IAM organizing program.  We all bear the responsibility for growth and the betterment of the lives of workers, families and friends.  I have the privileged title of  “Organizer”.  Although I realize I’m only one,  I’m reaching out in unity and encourage each Union member to step up to the privilege of organizing those who lack benefits of Unionism, in order that they through negotiations may be able to share our same Union benefits. 

 Please contact me with any future campaign leads.  I offer my experience and willingness to bring justice on the job to as many people as possible.  Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

 

 

 In Solidarity

 Randy Rodriguez

Organizer,  Local 2515

Home (505) 526-1668

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