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BUDGET
WORKERS IN DENVER VOTE FOR CWA
CWA District 7 Organizing Coordinator, Al Kogler, reports that 23 Budge Shuttle Bus Drivers at Denver International Airport, voted 16-6 for CWA representation on 12-30-2008. There was one challenged ballot in the NLRB election. The primary issues were dignity and respect, equity, and working conditions. In spite of several Unfair Labor Practices committed by management, the Inside Organizing Committee held fast and prevailed, led by Anibal Tegegne. This mostly immigrant unit also received support from an Avis group that voted for CWA in October, since Budget and Avis are owned by the same corporation. The two units will join together with CWA Local 7717 in Boulder, CO, who assisted with the campaign. We encourage all of our Union brothers and sisters to use the Avis/Budget Group when they travel to and from Denver. opeiu #5, afl-cio/lll 01.19.2009 |