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you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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Hi David. I think it's safe to say all of us are happy to be back to work. My impression is that most of us are displeased with the circumstances of our pressured return. I must choose my words carefully, as semantic interpretations vary! I don't recall the exact numbers in my Local, but I think it was roughly 40 out of 50 members voted; 80% turnout. I find it unthinkable that there would only be a 24% turnout as relayed by this person, but I am not in a position to refute it. Regardless, I'm confident it would be the rare exception compared to most, if not all, other Locals. There are certainly those who are unable to vote for certain reasons. They may have grounds to complain. Those who choose not to vote, have no grounds to complain; as in choosing not to hear the complete details of a negotiating teams recommendation. We must also keep in mind that the preference those who could not, or chose not to, vote, cannot be assumed to have be either for or against the strike. I don't think it's unfair of negotiating teams to delay voting until explanations are complete. I would suggest it's responsible behaviour. In summary, I don't think the numbers this person has provided in any way reflect the numbers provincially. Is there an argument to be made to allow those to vote who have made up their mind regardless of what they will hear from the teams? Certainly, but I suspect those of such a mind are in the extreme minority. I think there was 1 person at my meeting who, half way through, asked to vote because they had to leave due to family commitments. They were permitted. Sincerely, Wayne David <
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wrote in message This is a general question/comment that I was hoping someone would verify or correct. (Wayne St. Onge maybe?) I returned today to my normal workplace in a government office. I was told by a union member who had been on the picket line that they were very happy to be back at work. In our discussion she pointed out that the 91% in favour vote was actually only 91% of the 24% who voted (or was that 21 or 29%??) ... anyway... she said that the union forced members to sit through a 2-hour presentation prior to letting anyone vote... and thus discouraged many people from voting. Is this true? If so, I find that very unfair!! Imagine if you went to vote in the next election you were forced to sit through a 2-hour debate on the political issues before being allowed to cast you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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many people from voting. Is this true? If so, I find that very unfair!! Imagine if you went to vote in the next election you were forced to sit through a 2-hour debate on the political issues before being allowed to cast you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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many people from voting. Is this true? If so, I find that very unfair!! Imagine if you went to vote in the next election you were forced to sit through a 2-hour debate on the political issues before being allowed to cast you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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rank and file Public Service Strike Vote Question (Wayne?)
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Hi David. I think it's safe to say all of us are happy to be back to work. My impression is that most of us are displeased with the circumstances of our pressured return. I must choose my words carefully, as semantic interpretations vary! I don't recall the exact numbers in my Local, but I think it was roughly 40 out of 50 members voted; 80% turnout. I find it unthinkable that there would only be a 24% turnout as relayed by this person, but I am not in a position to refute it. Regardless, I'm confident it would be the rare exception compared to most, if not all, other Locals. There are certainly those who are unable to vote for certain reasons. They may have grounds to complain. Those who choose not to vote, have no grounds to complain; as in choosing not to hear the complete details of a negotiating teams recommendation. We must also keep in mind that the preference those who could not, or chose not to, vote, cannot be assumed to have be either for or against the strike. I don't think it's unfair of negotiating teams to delay voting until explanations are complete. I would suggest it's responsible behaviour. In summary, I don't think the numbers this person has provided in any way reflect the numbers provincially. Is there an argument to be made to allow those to vote who have made up their mind regardless of what they will hear from the teams? Certainly, but I suspect those of such a mind are in the extreme minority. I think there was 1 person at my meeting who, half way through, asked to vote because they had to leave due to family commitments. They were permitted. Sincerely, Wayne David <
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wrote in message This is a general question/comment that I was hoping someone would verify or correct. (Wayne St. Onge maybe?) I returned today to my normal workplace in a government office. I was told by a union member who had been on the picket line that they were very happy to be back at work. In our discussion she pointed out that the 91% in favour vote was actually only 91% of the 24% who voted (or was that 21 or 29%??) ... anyway... she said that the union forced members to sit through a 2-hour presentation prior to letting anyone vote... and thus discouraged many people from voting. Is this true? If so, I find that very unfair!! Imagine if you went to vote in the next election you were forced to sit through a 2-hour debate on the political issues before being allowed to cast you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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you ballot! I hope this is just anouth of those rumors. David.
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