BLE LAWSUIT

   Now why in the world would three BLE Members (also General Chairmen) file a lawsuit against the BLE and UTU entitled COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF?  Inquiring Minds Want to Know? 

    Just malcontents like Smoot and I?  Just want to burden the members with unnecessary expenses for their own self-ego?   Methinks NO!  While I think the action is well taken and should be granted upon well established law, I also know from my own past experience that this is a DOUBLE EDGED SWORD!!!!!

    At the outset, let me state I pondered carefully whether I should reproduce this legal action so quickly and "not" hide the identity of the individual who sent it to me?  I determined that his actions are those of a "concerned member", he did not request that I publish this, nor did he request any anonymity. Suffice to say it is my determination that Brother Karakian does not care that his actions are up front for everyone to see, i.e., it is a matter of public record now in the Court anyway!

    I have read the action twice now and believe it is very well written and conceived based upon Federal Labor Law. In my opinion, both UTU and BLE will fight this to the limit IF the "proposed new union vote" is passing or has passed! In the alternative, they will be behind closed doors in the judge's chambers agreeing that this vote should be halted before any announcement that it failed ratification and they will "promise" to correct all deficiencies in any future vote!  Thus, the double edged sword!

    In any event, "U" decide if the suit has merit under the Law?  Always, remember, UTU and the POO (Power of One) are champions of "It's the Law"! Hang in there and have a nice day!