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| Source | Dennis Bernstein |
| Date | 99/05/01/22:34 |
| /* Written 8:46 PM Dec 15, 1998 by jdoug@ix.netcom.com in igc:labr.all */ /* ---------- "Bernstein on non-union IGC contract" ---------- */ Date: Tue, 15 Dec 98 17:42:29 -0000 From: dennis bernstein Dear Corporate Watchers: Do you have any information on why IGC/Peace Net has contracted a non-union company in Louisiana, a "right-to-work" state, for Software support service on its new Internet software. I was never informed that my membership in "progressive" IGC would lead me into supporting non-union companies in an anti-workers state. I am not suprised that this non-union company is totally non responsive to user needs: On five occasions, as reflected by my phone bill, it has taken over twenty-five minutes on a long-distance line for assistance. Then when the line is finally answered there is little help from an obviously overworked employee. I contact Corporate Watch first because of your work in support of unions and workers, but more importantly because of your direct connection to IGC. In fact, Debra Farrel, at IGC, who confirmed the hiring of a non union group in an anti worker state, because "we really looked and couldn't find a union shop" also stated that Corporate Watch was one of IGC's "closest" working partners. Is "Corporate Watch" aware of this, planning to take a stand on the anti-union actions at IGC? What can pro-worker IGC users do to support this effort? I will be speaking with other IGC'ers, unionists and journalists to see if they are aware what is going on...I thank you for your prompt response on this imporant issue...There are very few pro-worker, people's organizations left!!!respectfully dennis bernstein e-mail-dbernstein@igc.org 510-547-5063: Producer of Flashpoints/KPFA--- |
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