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On 3/10/2003 7:01:08 PM sabre wrote:
the convention for 141M was canceled. I heard most of the Locals are broke.
I wonder what will become of 141M once the United Airline Mechanics pull out.
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That's not surprising since the IAM is probably the biggest "top heavy" union.
For instance, here is Local 1487's breakdown as far as where our dues went in 2002:
Total dues = $34
Grand lodge took $18.63
District Lodge took $11.74
ChicagoFed of Labor= .45
AFLCIO= .80
Ed & Sch fund =.04
So total disbursements [bloodsucking] were: $31.66
Therefore the Local Lodge only kept a whopping $2.34 or about 7%. How do you like that?
And BTW, my Local, ORD 1487, just passed a motion that will not allow any payment for a District lodge delegate. Considering the Local's financial situation it doesn't believe the convention is worth the cost of the elaborate hotels and fees. Being an elected district delegate last year, I happen to agree.
Looks like 1487 [which makes up about 20% of District 141] will not be sending ANYONE to the convention this year unless a member decides to pay the way himself.