The Workers Rights Empowerment Campaign Podcast

Tribute to all of you who participated in the WREC Campaign.

This is a crucial, must see, up date. Follow our own Jimmy S. through the looking glass. WE talk about the upcoming contract negotiations, retaliation for speaking out, the state of  contract talks , and a special surprise ending that will leave you wanting to know more. This is a pivotal 39:00:00 minutes that shouldn'.....no , you cant miss!

This Update reveals the state of the campaign and focuses on the perspective of our pick for new Union Rep.- Jimmy S. Jimmy shares some of his story and talks about his over 30 years at the Blood Center and his reasons for throwing his hat into the ring for new Union Rep.   

Meet Cud Hugelick, our official announcer and reminder spokesperson for the WREC Campaign.  There are a lot of details and deadlines for this campaign and it's hard to keep up so we use our spokesperson to alert you to these pieces of information as a curtesy, Every time you see this thumbnail, tune in and find out what document , key date , of announcements he has for you. Labor Day marked 60 Days till our call for the vote. Thanks you for your attention.  

This is for those of you who couldn't find the WREC web-page.

The first UPDATE: We will be updating you in real time over the course of the Campaign.  Check the Teamsters Guidelines in the drop box below to access highlighted portions pertaining to this Update.  Check often to ensure you have the latest information.

Every week until October's call for the Vote, we will continue to publish new episodes, links,  dates and  other pertinent information associated with the Campaign. In this wrap-up, we discuss the need for new representation for you, your interests, and your worker's rights. 

Another story about the confrontation between your co-worker and the current Union Rep. This was a classic showdown and an event which led directly to a claim against the representative of your local 202. The claim has been filed with the NLRB, and on Tuesday, another step in the process will happen at our job site for a grievance hearing. Stay tuned for details. 

This is a series of stories that calumniated in the initial complaints against management. These are some of the events leading towards  the Campaign. We want to highlight these for two reasons. One, to give you actual information on what your recourses are when treated improperly in the work place by management. Two, we wanted you to have more clarity about how this employee took this experience and leveraged the existing polices to fight back. All the rights that he exposed are yours to use to your avail as well.  Watch this and other videos in this section to hear more stories that might sound familiar to you. Have you had any kinds of run-ins with management or Union Representatives that were similar? If you have we want you to share them with us. Drop some cellphone videos or audio describing your experience into our drop-drive. Not using your name, we could reproduce the events either in writing posted to the pod-page or we could make a video for you or maybe just post your audio....its up to you.

  According to data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistic in 2023. 69% of Americans spend over an hour a day commuting to work. 4% percent of the population representing millions of Americans have to use public transit Average commutes could take hours a day. The US Census Bureau shows commute times are longer for low-income workers and people of color, particularly those using public transportation.  These differences are linked to historical and ongoing inequities in housing and economic opportunities.  Yet employers are not required to compensate for travel time…. Proper Compensation being a key target for the our campaign we wanted to highlight this disparity between employer and employee.  There is a definite correlation to your jib title and your experience commuting to work either by car or train or bus for that matter.  CEOs and Upper management: Access to company CC Company cars More disposable cash and salary packages with commuting compensation included                   This short depicts the real travel route of a HS worker from Rye NY into Queens. It's an anthem to the average everyday commuter. WE SALUTE YOU!   

One of the issues facing us at HS is our weak representation coming from Union Representatives that currently serve our department managements interest. As an added push to gain more ground leading up to October's Negotiations, we want to wake up our local Union by targeting representatives ( to include shop-stewards who have not proven to serve our interests.  WE CAN RECALL THE VOTE AND REINSTATE  Union Representatives, of our choice, to amplify our voices when October talks come.

CONGRATULATIONS ON FILING AGAINST MANAGEMENT...  While putting yourself in a position of power!  

----more----The Workers Rights Empowerment Campaign was created in direct response to derelict representation by both the  management of HS and Local 202 teamsters. The WREC Campaign is  a grassroots movement meant to inform all effected HS workers in real time, We want you to know your options for October's Contract talks.     We are also here to help formulate and guide you through the grievance process resulting from the current poor working conditions. Use this page and content contained to help you understand the issues at hand. These videos and platform are tools that will help be your guide to change policy in your favor. W.R.E.C. is also committed and happy in our role  to hold unions and upper-management true to their word by advocating as a watch-dog group capable of solutions that addresses a dynamic set of issues. But why did we begin this campaign? What are our strategies ? Find out by hitting play......   ----more----

PETITION TO LOCAL UNION 202 Demand for Immediate Action, Accountability, and Fair Compensation We, the undersigned union members and line workers of Local Union 202, hereby submit this petition to formally demand urgent action and accountability from our union leadership. The following points represent our collective concerns and expectations: Removal of John Rieder as Local 202 VP and Representative of Union Membership. Sign the Virtual Petition below. Click Here To Sign    

Before you go any further, SIGN THE PETITION to replace 202 Union Rep. John Reider!

The WORKER'S RIGHTS EMPOWERMENT CAMPAIGN  A Podcast devoted to support and progress for organizing-workers. A place and forum for all information, documents, and content related to the W.R.E.C. Campaign. For those directly involved, this is your personal  recourse-platform during the run up to October's Union negotiations. Think of it as a community organizing space for everything YOU NEED TO KNOW!