In a letter mailed to workers at Delta and Northwest Airlines, Transportation GVP Robert Roach, Jr. described the reports of harassment and intimidation by Delta managers during the recent round of organizing visits in Atlanta, Minneapolis, Detroit and other cities.
“A surprising number of Delta workers told us of how they supported the IAM campaign, but were terrified to be seen just making eye contact with an IAM representative anywhere near their workplace,” said Roach. “We also heard stories of how intimidation by Delta managers causes some employees to work in a constant state of fear – fear of making a mistake, fear of unjust discipline, fear of losing their jobs.
“The Machinists Union is moving quickly to provide you with an opportunity to vote, and signing a card helps guarantee you have the option to choose whether a union – and a workplace free from intimidation and fear,” said Roach. “There is no reason for any person to have to work in fear. You do your job in a professional way and that should be respected.”
For more information about the campaign at Delta, visit www.IAM4Delta.org.
Fri. April 30, 2010
it is what we as the people that DO the work have come to expect from the companys we work for. there is absolutely no respect. it is gamesmanship between companys to see how much they can get from their work forces in the name of todays economy. but look at those bonuses, well deserved, bravo, no reason to bold or brazen.Tue. April 27, 2010
If the IAM is aware that intimidation is going on and can prove it, why don\'t we have Delta Airlines in court to put a stop to these illegal practices.