THE PICKET ACTION AT ALCATRAZ CRUISES PIER 33 SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2007
HAS BEEN CANCELED.
March 16, 2007
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
It comes as no surprise that the Bush Administration's NLRB has made the decision to dismiss our appeal today. They say that
". . . there was insufficient evidence that Hornblower or Alcatraz Cruises refused to hire employees of the former employer, Blue & Gold Fleet Services, in retaliation for their union or other protected, concerted activities in order to avoid becoming a successor with obligation to recognize and bargain with the unions.."
This decision in no way impedes our commitment! While we have been picketing for over 5 months, we have continued to pursue other strategies in the legislative arena. The change in leadership in Washington, DC has reinvigorated our efforts. Hornblower has tried, unsuccessfully, to get $5 per person fare increase for the Alcatraz Ferry since November 2006. This amounts to a loss of over $1,000,000 thus far.
We will be taking this opportunity to determine new ways to bring about positive results for both of our memberships.
Sincerely,
Captain Raymond W. Shipway
Cal. Branch Agent, MMP
Marina V. Secchitano
Regional Director, IBU
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