1950democrat (![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} 1950democrat) wrote,@ 2008-01-17 05:47:00 |
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Re intimidation of Culinary Union worker in NV
I'm omitting the name (keeping it on file) but here are witnesses supporting the original story in the comment string at www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/early-line/200
I was there when this all went down. Your all right. It is disgusting. I believe that the union representatives approached sylvia specifically because she appeared to be vulnerable because of her admittingly low level of knowledge on the way the caucus will work. She was sitting with us. Once I realized what was going on, I looked over at the women who represtented the union and said, Are You Out Of Your Mind??? My mother and I couldnt believe it! The union rep had told her that she had to sign a pledge card today that said she would vote for Obama or she couldnt caucus on Saturday. Sylvia said she didnt know if she was going to vote for Obama and the union rep said "Then you can't attend the caucus". And Sylvia believed her! She wasnt going to vote anymore. There is no doubt in my mind after witnessing this and being involved in it that this is not the only incident. Afterwards the union representative showed no remorse for it and never backed down from it until she was told we were going to report her. They have been in and out of the employee cafeteria harrassing people who are on their lunch breaks since the endorsement was announced. Its happening all over the city, no doubts about it. And Something definately ought to be done! My mother and I are are willing to share our story with media outlets if anyone can get us in touch with them...
My name is Matt DeFalco.
Some comment got removed by the staff at the Sun, so I'm archiving this one here:
By Taelyn
1/16/08 at 9:52 p.m.
[ replying to? ]Maxlongstreet
I work at Paris/Bally's
And I KNOW its true.
Not just 1 person, or 2, or 3.. But even 1 is too many.
The Members are angry and confused.
Many simply wont caucus, Others are ready to yank their dues and kiss the Union goodbye.
The point is , Its happneing, Its wrong. And something needs to be done.
Its kinda like a cockroach or mice.
Even if you only see 1, You know there are lots more you never see.
I'm omitting the name (keeping it on file) but here are witnesses supporting the original story in the comment string at www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/early-line/200
I was there when this all went down. Your all right. It is disgusting. I believe that the union representatives approached sylvia specifically because she appeared to be vulnerable because of her admittingly low level of knowledge on the way the caucus will work. She was sitting with us. Once I realized what was going on, I looked over at the women who represtented the union and said, Are You Out Of Your Mind??? My mother and I couldnt believe it! The union rep had told her that she had to sign a pledge card today that said she would vote for Obama or she couldnt caucus on Saturday. Sylvia said she didnt know if she was going to vote for Obama and the union rep said "Then you can't attend the caucus". And Sylvia believed her! She wasnt going to vote anymore. There is no doubt in my mind after witnessing this and being involved in it that this is not the only incident. Afterwards the union representative showed no remorse for it and never backed down from it until she was told we were going to report her. They have been in and out of the employee cafeteria harrassing people who are on their lunch breaks since the endorsement was announced. Its happening all over the city, no doubts about it. And Something definately ought to be done! My mother and I are are willing to share our story with media outlets if anyone can get us in touch with them...
My name is Matt DeFalco.
Some comment got removed by the staff at the Sun, so I'm archiving this one here:
By Taelyn
1/16/08 at 9:52 p.m.
[ replying to? ]Maxlongstreet
I work at Paris/Bally's
And I KNOW its true.
Not just 1 person, or 2, or 3.. But even 1 is too many.
The Members are angry and confused.
Many simply wont caucus, Others are ready to yank their dues and kiss the Union goodbye.
The point is , Its happneing, Its wrong. And something needs to be done.
Its kinda like a cockroach or mice.
Even if you only see 1, You know there are lots more you never see.
