MEmbers First Slate wins again.

Members First Slate won the election of officers. I have talked with Brother Lamb and he said "Hey, I got my ass kicked". He told me he went up and shook Randy's hand and congratulated him like a real man. That goes the show the kind of class act Brother Lamb really is. I would like to thank Brother Lamb for running in the election!

Alan Lamb Wins another round with UPS!

The United Slate Candidate Alan Lamb will be back at work Monday at UPS. Brother Lamb won his case including full back pay at the UPS grievance committee earlier this week. As I hear the company got caught being dishonest in front of the committee not once but at least twice.

Over a week ago Brother Lamb was told he should take the company's offer of time served as a suspension by more than one union official yet he stood tall and proud and said no to their deal.

This is the kind of man we need as president of our local union. Someone who will stand up to the companies and SAY NO TO THEIR DEALS. Someone who will fight for justice and our rights. I hope you voted in the election and I hope you voted for the only person who isn't afraid to fight for your contractual rights and will stand against the deal making!

I want to say Thank You Brother Lamb for not retiring as you planned and staying around to run in this election.

So it ani't so Jimi.

The Real truth comes out at the candidates meeting tonight about the disk from the last election. This disk contains all the information from the last election including who voted.
I wonder if anyone did a target mailing from information obtained from this so called disk that never existed as ME first slate candidate Jimi said. I recall ME first candidate saying they did 3 target mail outs.
I was told the company representative from the outside group conducting the election admitted that a disk was placed in the boxes with the ballots from the last election.
Then ME first slate candidate Jimi admitted that he dumped the election information into bins to be shred by himself without a witness.
Now who is the lair as ME first slate Jimi wants to call people?
There was an admission of the dreaded disk that quote "doesn't exist" after years of denial. The only person who knows what really happened to it claims it got shredded but didn't have a witness to verify the event.

Jimi's Open Letter and Alan's Response

Brother Lamb:   It has come to my attention today that you have once again posted misinformation on a Blog that you have, in order to show some kind of conspiracy in the Local 728 Officer Election.   Had you taken the time today to ask me (the keeper of the records, your words not mine) when you came into the Local concerning these issues you would have received the facts, and the truth as to your false allegations.   Dove Mailing did the mail out of the ballots. They are bound by the same rules that the Postal Service requires of Tucker-Castleberry. They both have to abide by the NCOA (National Change Of Address) Database that the Post Office maintains.   IBT rules require that ALL members on the roster shall have a ballot mailed to their last known address on record.   Also, Local 728 By-Laws Require per, "Article VIII, Section 4: DUTIES OF MEMBERS  Members shall furnish the Union with a correct address and shall notify the Union of every change of the same."   Dove mailing had to mail out the "bad addresses" that appeared on the NCOA Database, due to it being a political ballot. When all three slates took their campaign mailers to Tucker-Castleberry to be mailed, they were bound by the rules of the Postal Service to run the addresses through the NCOA Database before bulk mailing could be done. When they did, they could only mail out the number that you claimed was 6,408. The Restore The Power Slate did theirs a few days later and they said it was around 6,410. If you had wish to spend the extra money and mail out to bad addresses, then you should have taken that up with Tucker-Castleberry.   The Members First Slate did a mail out of  all members on the exact same day as your slate did of around 6,408 also. (We have receipts from Tucker-Castleberry as proof)   Members First did not do 3 mail outs as you falsely claim, we did 4 mail outs, the latter 3 were targeted mail outs. A candidate can do as many mail out as they wish to pay for.   Your observer should have known this as fact, as he was at Dove mailing and the meetings that were held with the other Observers and The Election Committee and has agreed that everything was done fairly and responsibly.   No election has been "stolen" as you falsely claim. You do not allow any comment on your blog, so this was the only way to "come clean" as you call it.   This election has been, and will continue to be, run per the By-Laws of Local 728. I suggest you get a copy and start reading the facts before trying to confuse the members of Local 728 with the false statements you are trying to spread around.   Just to be sure you do not try to edit this letter to mis-use for your agenda, I have sent a copy of it to all on file in my database.   Fraternally, Jimi Richards

Brother Richards,

Since you say I posted on my blog (your words) misinformation then please explain?  You agree with the numbers posted on MY BLOG. You didn’t however say anything about the 6,990 ballots mailed out, why? Heck you even admit the outside sources used are bound by the same rules further proving the point. Our mailer was dropped off at the mail house by the printer, not us. We were told our mailers would be sent out to the members on the roster requested from you, secretary-treasure of local 728. Leaving us without reason to suspect there would be any difference between the two rosters or the amounts mailed out.

Excerpt from your open letter to me: Also, Local 728 By-Laws Require per, "Article VIII, Section 4: DUTIES OF MEMBERS

 Members shall furnish the Union with a correct address and shall notify the Union of every change of the same."

Correct me where I’m wrong please!!! The “Newsletter” sent out this summer was to correct the bad addresses of the members to prepare for the upcoming election (your words, not mine). So why did the local union spend many thousands of dollars of our dues money to send a newsletter to correct member’s addresses if you weren’t going to correct them? We wouldn’t be talking about the NCOA had the addesses been corrected!!!

The only thing on my blog (your words) you have disputed in your open letter to me is ME first steals another election. No mention of how many mailers you did only asking if people got the 3^rd one. I know it’s the right of the candidates to send out as many mail outs as they desire. Was your target list obtained from the union hall? Do you see anything on the blog saying you can only do a certain number of mail outs? Answer is NO!!!

Also, my observer doesn’t agree with your statement that everything has been done fairly and responsibility otherwise the ballots would have been numbered as we requested and there wouldn’t be any election protest filed by him if he so agreed.

Facts are facts and the fact is the closet where the previous election materials were stored is now empty. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DISK WHICH HAD ALL THE MEMEBERS NAMES WHO VOTED IN THE LAST ELECTION? I KNOW THAT WE, THE UNITED SLATE DID NOT GET A COPY OF THAT DISK, DID YOU?

I would like you to send out a copy of my reply to your open letter to everyone in your database. However, I will e-mail this to my blogger to post so if you cut and paste, it will be known. Also, tell your contacts including the ones I don’t have, that I was once on the list and ask you to remove me because you sent out to the 1200 plus contacts about 7 years ago everyone’s e-mail address for everyone to read and or copy. You blamed that on AOL saying they cc instead of bcc. Then you went to Bellsouth when you didn’t get your way with AOL.

Fraternally,

Brother Alan Lamb

MEmbers First Slate Speaks.

Big man calling Alan Lamb chicken little. From what I heard UPS offered Brother Lamb his job back and he laughed at their proposal saying he would rather go to the grievance panel instead. One thing everyone knows about Brother Lamb is he is not chicken little because he knows the sky isn't falling on him. If ME first slate had the testicular fortitude Brother Lamb has they wouldn't be out there BEGGING and BUYING votes. Heck, King Randy hired every supporter he had for this election.

You say Brother Lamb is going to file another bogus protest. Then please explain what happened to the disk from the election in 2007. Cheating by any means is still cheating. Did The United Slate or The RTPS get a copy of that disk? Why, I ask is there more than double the amount of bad address in this election which has less eligible members than the election of 2007? Facts are facts and you don't have your facts together, the truth whomever you are. Sometimes people speak without thought and you are one of them.

You accuse The United Slate of wasting the members dues yet you support someone that wasted well over ONE MILLION DOLLARS last year alone on salaries for friends and buddies. And the name calling again. I know Brother Lamb isn't desperate, paranoid, or a loser. Jealous breeds hatred so don't hate Brother Lamb for doing what needs to be done to ensure an open and fair election.

Jimi and ME first slate

I hear at today's meeting Jimi and ME first were seeing red today. When I say red what I mean is the red from The United Slate. Hey Jimi, I guess there wasn't a black out today instead a sea of red United Slate Red.

MEmbers First Slate EXPOSED AGAIN

ME first slate gets exposed for lying again. They have campaigned hard on keeping our union moving forward. Truth of the matter is they have been moving backwards since 2007. The numbers speak for themselves. But first things first.

They have lost members thru unjust firings. They openly admit this fact on one of their fliers.

Also saying freight doesn't have enough business because of the down turn in the economy. Yet, they forget to tell everyone about how YRC Marietta isn't a break bulk terminal anymore and is an end of the line terminal now. The freight has been diverted to other YRC locations hence Ringgold.

With UPS hiring more employees that ever before one would think the membership numbers should be much higher. Also, with UPS Freight (formerly Overnight) being brought in the membership should definitely be much higher. That's another big plus yet the membership still declines.

Stay tuned because soon the fatcs will be known by all. Proof is in the numbers and I will soon display the numbers.

ME First Slate EXPOSED

After talking with a candidate from The United Slate, ME first slate has been exposed for the cheaters that they are. We know they hire outside sources instead of dues paying Teamsters from Local Union 728 to conduct our election. These outside sources are hand picked as per the by-laws by King Randy.

Now here's where the problem occurs:
6,990 ballots were mailed out to the members who are eligible to vote per the roster.
However, The United Slate's campaign mailer was only sent out to 6408 members per the mail house chosen by King Randy per the roster. That's a difference of 582 members that didn't get The United Slate's campaign mailer but were sent a  ballot.

Why was this number different? The rosters which the outside sources use are requested thru secretary-treasurer Jimi (oops I did it again) and have a different number of members eligible to receive campaign information. Hence, the rosters should match and not have a member difference of 582. Moreover, is there something being hidden (582 members) here by ME first candidate Jimi? He is the records keeper of the local.

ME first slate sent out their 3rd mailer weeks after the ballots were sent out. Did you get all three or did only 582 people get their 3rd mailer? Was it the same 582 people who weren't included on the original roster requested thru Jimi? What kind of spin will Jimi put on this one? Will Jimi blame some one else like normally done by him?

Isn't it time for the ME first slate to come clean about how they have stolen our elections?

The ME First Slate Lies again!!!!

Monday, December 6, 2010

Quit Whining!

And the fact that Alan Lamb's slate was lying about how long one of their candidate was a member is not private or confidential information. Quit trying to project your dishonesty onto other people Alan. We all know be exposed as a liar is embarrasing, just deal with it. Posted by the truth at 10:07 PM

Here we go again. The ME first slate is still trying to confuse members and tell more lies... It was ME first slate candidate Jimi who didn't tell the truth to The United Slate candidate until after the candidate was added their web site. The way I hear it, Jimi hand delivered the member's letter denying his eligibility (3 days before nominations and 18 after the first letter declaring him eligible) because he knew he (Jimi) screwed up. Why do you continue to deny this fact? The truths I have written about the ME first slate candidates haven't been denied. Moreover, some one has tried to confuse issues by turning events around and continuously say, oh, Alan was lying about one of candidate's years as member. So, get over your own short coming and deal with THE REAL TRUTH!!!

Secondly, let's address another issue you mention here. All member's information is private and confidential. Henceforth, that's why you have to request information via the secretary-treasurer to receive said information about a yourself. UNLESS YOU ARE AN OFFICER OF THE LOCAL or ASSISTANT BUSINESS AGENT you can't anyone elses information as to whether they are a member of the local and their years as a member. I don't work at the union hall but I know this.

Third, thanks for admitting to know what it's like being exposed and embarrassed as a liar. That's your words not mine. Read your statement.

Again ME first slate opens their mouth and I have inserted their foot. Don't bring your BS here if you don't know what you're talking about because you too will be exposed.

Jimi and As The Story Changes.

Jimi Richards Hey Alan....one more time...I do not have a blog...by the way....Facebook is not a blog....so linking my facebook page means nothing....just like your campaign.. If you would allow comments to be posted to YOUR blog...then maybe we could debate your lies you are putting out there to the members?....I doubt it though.

 

Wow, Jimi is really getting offensive now. Saying Alan's campaign means nothing. How many times have you SUCKED UP TO THE WINNING SLATE hoping to get a job? 

 

YOU STILL HAVEN'T TOLD EVERY BODY HOW THE RECORDS ESCAPED YOUR OFFICE. YOU SAY YOU DON'T HAVE A BLOG BUT CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW ROBERT'S PROTEST GOT ONTO THE ME first slate's BLOG.  

 

If you spent as much time doing your job as you spend on the computer calling peoplee lairs you wouldn't be out there lying to the members about how great the ME first candidate are. I give you this you are being seen by the members for a change. Right, it's campaign time so of course your out there. Furthermore, if you stayed off The United Slate's website maybe you could get more work done.

 

Again Jimi, you are quick to call others a lair. But the real truth IS OUT there about your short coming for which you can't deny!!!!  Any job worth doing is worth doing well and your doing a whale of a job lying.

 

Last but not least, how many votes will be stolen during this election by the ME first slate? I hear someone from ME first has already stated a number.

Jimi does it again.

Jimi Richards Has anyone informed Alan that I do not even have a blog?

Jimi Richards Sad...I wonder when he is going to ntoice that I have nothing to do with this BLOG?...

 

Wow, Jimi says he doesn't have a blog. However, information that is safe guarded by the sectary-treasure's office is getting leaked onto some one's blog. So with that being said, then Jimi REALLY isn't doing a good job of making sure records of the local union are safe is he?

 

From Jimi's own post he's admitting publicly that he can't even keep the records of the local union safe. Thanks again Jimi for telling us how well you do your job!!!!

 

 

Jimi and The Me First Slate responds.

Jimi's quote "How in the world to you try to turn the fact around that the United Slate was LYING about the years their trustee candidate had as a member and he ended up being ineligible".
Fact we have a process for determining a person's eligibility right Jimi?
Fact the letter requesting eligibility status was sent to you.
Fact it was you (Jimi) who sent the member a letter of eligibility stating he was in good standing?
Fact this person was added to the United Slate after receiving your letter stating he was in good standing.
Fact this person signed a union application when he was hired.
Fact the member has been getting his Teamster Magazine his whole career at UPS. You don't get one if you're not a member right Jimi? This isn't the only person who this happened too either.
Fact after you hand delivered the letter declaring he wasn't eligible he agreed to step down.
Fact no one has hid anything Jimi other than you hiding your inability to do you job.
So, in conclusion, wasn't it you (Jimi) who deceived The United Slate and the members of the local?

Jimi and The Me First Slate responds.

Jimi's quote "Um...dude A pdf got posted of a ruling by President Hoffa on a bogus protest filed by Robert Wood.As soon as Robert Wood objected, it was fixed. Let it go".

Fact remains that Jimi (oops I did it again) used his office to obtain and post a copy of the protest by Brother Woods including his address on Jimi's blog. Why would you post any ones private information? But I would like to thank you for finally admitting the truth Jimi.

Jimi does it again.

Yesterday was the first day for undeliverable ballots to be picked up from the psot office and replacement ballots be mailed out. The process started around 12:00pm. Ended up being another disaster by Jimi and company. Seems there was mass confusion from the word go. The process unfinished around 5:30pm. How many chances do you need before you get it right Jimi? Why are there more protest being filed than ever before?  Because it's always someone else's fault, right Jimi? Of course, we know the E Board is going to deny all protest.

The MEmbers First Slate

Wow, it looks like Manuels Tavern was packed. With Randy providing free beer why wouldn't people show up, heck a few of us United Slate supporters thought about going and getting free beer too. However, I wonder how many of these folks knew they were getting their picture taken? Especially the ones that are normal patrons of Manuels and don't know Randy. 

The United Slate puts the Team back in Teamsters

Please vote for for The United Slate, who will move forward by representing the members and not management. Unity, Pride, and Strength starts with professional leadership. The United Slate has proven they are working together as a team for the rights of all Teamsters.

The MEmbers First Slate

Beware members The MEmbers first slate has another mailer coming out soon. Don't be caught off guard when you see the smiling Fonzie want to be (King Randy) on the front of the mailer. I'm sure he will give you a thumbs up sign. Saying  "Hey dude I need your support. Let's keep local 728 moving forward".
Moving forward in payroll with a 1.29 million dollars during 2009 and how high will it be this year?
Moving forward with new cars our dues money bought this year.
Moving forward with new staffers King Randy hired since October 1st. Of those hired how many are supporters of MEmbers first slate?
Moving forward with giving away more grievances this year than the year before.
Moving forward allowing more wrongful terminations than last year.
Let's stop moving forward in King Randy's manner towards the companies and get back on track moving forward in enforcing our contracts.

Where did the money go ME First Slate?

Since King Randy took office in 2005 there have been car allowances. ME first agents King Randy hired (including himself) were paid a car allowance. How do you feel about paying King Randy $150.00 per week to drive his minivan (which was probably paid for already) back and forth to the union hall from his home or where ever he spent the night. It would be different if he were visiting the members. We all know he only comes out at campaign time. He set this same amount for others too. This amount was paid to others while a union paid for car sat without being used. Where was King Randy and the others while they were receiving this weekly car allowance? Let's see ( not using the months with 5 weeks) 4 weeks x $150.00 = $600.00 per month. $600.00 x 5 people = $3000.00 per month.  Now lets multiple $3000.00 X 12= $36,000 per year. Our dues money paid $ 36,000.00 car allowances for representation. Did you see your agent hired by King Randy at your shop. How many of you would like to have a new car paid for by our union dues yet not having to give anything in return? It really is about the MEmbers first , if you support ME (King Randy), I will put you FIRST, as a MEMBER of my money machine.