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Technicians in Verizon's large business division have joined together to form a union at their workplace. More than 60% have signed cards saying they want a union. Verizon needs to honor its employees' choice.
Independent third parties have counted those cards and verified that a majority of the affected workers have signed. Verizon must respect a democratic choice by its employees.
Fifteen members of Congress and many other public officials have written to Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg requesting that the company respect its' employees' decision. Verizon should honor its employees' choice.
Majority Support Verified by Members of Congress
60% of the eligible workers have publicly signed union authorization forms like the one below.
Five members of Congress, together with other civic and religious leaders, certified majority support for a union. (Watch it on YouTube!)
Joining Sen. Kerry were U.S. Representatives Stephen Lynch and John Tierney; Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray; Father Edward J. Boyle of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston; Arlington, Mass. Selectwoman Diane Mahon; Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon; former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Grace Ross; and Jen Doe and Russ Davis of Jobs With Justice Boston.
Second Count Backs Up First U.S. Representatives Jerry Nadler and Anthony Weiner and New York City Comptroller William Thompson are the latest public officials to certify that a majority of Verizon Business technicians in New England and New York State want a union. Watch the video on YouTube! |
