Although I disagree with Ron Roth on his stance to contract out stations, it is a big issue that your company suspended him. I have a huge problem with that since he is on the negotiations team and my understanding is that his suspension wasn't justified.
Differences aside, the masses must support Ron Roth on this. Canale can support Ron by calling the company and postponing negotiations until the company cleans up these union busting techniques and brings back Ron with full back pay. Otherwise Boss Canale should say screw negotiations. I'm tired of your company doing whatever it wants to piss on the masses, including the suspension of a negotiating team member. C'mon Canale, get your head out of your rectum and grow a set of nuts.
There MUST be respect.
regards,
Tim Nelson
IAM Local Chairman, 1487, Chicago