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"Open Letter"
"Open Letter"
Many of you recently received an “Open Letter” regarding efforts by coworkers and the Transport Workers Union to organize our workforce.
As many of you know, a committed group of coworkers continues to share our vision for what we can accomplish by organizing together with TWU. The letter encourages employees to ask questions and make a fully informed decision, and we wholeheartedly agree.
We welcome your questions, including the difficult ones. Speak with a coworker involved in the organizing effort or connect directly with a TWU representative. We believe that, as you learn more, you will see the value of standing together, having a meaningful seat at the table, and gaining a collective voice in the decisions that affect our work, our working conditions, and our future.
TWU is a labor organization, but it would not be an outside “third party” making decisions for us. It would be the organization we choose to help us act collectively. We would identify the issues that matter to our workforce and bring those priorities forward, backed by the experience, resources, and support of more than 160,000 TWU members.
You can find more information on TWU's official webpage at: https://www.twu.org/airmedicalorganizers/
As a reminder, signing this authorization card asks the National Mediation Board to hold a representation election. It is not a vote for TWU, does not commit you to voting for TWU, and does not require you to vote in the election. The purpose of the card is written clearly on the card itself, and we are committed to being transparent about what you are signing and every step of the process.
Signed authorization cards are kept confidential and are not shown to the employer. If an election is held, your vote will also be confidential and cast by secret ballot.
Unions are strengthening and an overwhelming majority of Americans approve of Unions.
Gallup: More in U.S. See Unions Strengthening and Want It That Way (August 2023)
Workers across all professions and demographics are winning record contracts - UAW has a tentative agreement for 25% increases in their wages over the next four years, Kaiser recently won a 22% increase over four years. The time is now to stand up and demand our seat at the table and wages worthy of the excellent work we do!
Do you need an authorization card? Contact one of your peer organizers today!
Have you seen anti-union literature at your worksite?
Have you seen anti-union literature at your worksite?
Let's clarify some of the insinuations.
Let's clarify some of the insinuations.
First of all, We absolutely want you to read and understand what you are signing. If you have questions, please ask them before signing! No one is going to show up at your home uninvited, or text, call, email or write you at inapropriate times. We haven't yet, we do not plan on starting.
To help understand and present our position and interpretation, we have more information about union busting activities on this page.
Please share your contact information so that we can keep you up to date!
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If you are worried about bullying, retaliation or adverse job actions - we completely understand. While it is against the law to attempt to coerce, intimidate or prevent an individual or group of employees from exercising their rights to self-organize, we know it does happen. You can read a summary of your rights under the NLRA & RLA here. If you would rather not ask in the open for a card you can email us. We will even send you a self addressed stamped envelope you can submit directly to the TWU! Your name and information will remain confidential and you can be assured we are here and doing this to improve our workplace for our fellow team members as well as the patients we have the privilege of caring for.
Once the card is signed it will go directly to the TWU. The only people who will know you signed the card will be the TWU Organizers, yourself and those you decide to tell! Signing a Union Authorization card is a confidential activity that is protected by law under the NLRA and the RLA.
Your employer and peers will not know who signed, only the total signatures collected.
Our Idea
Our Idea
As a small but rapidly growing group of Air Ambulance Professionals, our goal is to organize our fellow team members into a Labor Union that has the ability to represent and advocate on behalf of its members. This is just the starting point - organizing has many benefits that extend beyond wages, hours and benefits and we hope you will continue to read with an open mind and consider our goals as independent of other political or labor organizations. There's a reason we ask that you consider this different - organizing clinicians professionals working in Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) or Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) has never been done before outside of hospital nursing Unions! We have the opportunity to create our own path and in the process make history with our own mission and values. We hope you will join us!
Do you have Questions?
Do you have Questions?
We've taken many of your questions and summarized them Here
If you have more - send them in!!! Get more Info from TWU
You can also learn more by visiting the Transport Workers Union (AFL-CIO) at http://www.twu.org/
Just Helicopter EMS?
Just Helicopter EMS?
Nope, not just helicopter air ambulance, but all air ambulances! This includes fixed wing, and multi-modal. We also wish to advocate in this process for not just employees of private companies but also public and other services. So please don't take offense if we refer to HAA or HEMS. We are not excluding anyone, just providing an overview from our point of view. As we expand our informal group, expect points of view from others in the industry with different experiences and backgrounds. Do you want to be the first to talk about your unique experience? Visit Contact Us for information on how!
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