Table of Contents UTU NEWS  Vol. 32, No. 12 December 2000

Editorials

Column by Byron A. Boyd. Jr.
An option and alternatives / Addressing concerns
When we adopt a new agreement, we choose between what we have now and what we might have. It would be novel to reverse the process and look at this from a different perspective. Here is what the choice would be if we were to have the current proposal in place as our existing agreement, and we were voting to ratify a proposal that reflected what we actually have today....Also, a number of concerns over the intent and purpose of the proposed national agrement have been raised. -- Full text.

Column by Paul C. Thompson
The true meaning of unionism
I ask each of you during the holidays and months ahead to pause for a moment and think of the meaning of unionism. As we approach a new year, let us instill the traditional attitude of unions in each of us, joining together and working for the betterment of all. -- Full text.

Column by James M. Brunkenhoefer
See? one vote does make a difference
There are many unanswered questions about the 2000 elections. One thing is certain about this election: Every vote made a difference. Thanks to you, almost 80% of the UTU-endorsed candidates won election. -- Full text.


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