June 19th, 2024
CWA Local 7250 Urges YES Vote on Strike Authorization
To the Members of CWA 7250 employed by Rove Pest Control -
First – Let me say thank you for your perseverance and determination to bring a union contract to Rove Pest Control. Organizing with your co-workers, winning a union election, and then bargaining a contract can be exhausting.
But you have stayed strong, stayed united, and stayed focused on your goals. Your struggle has been an inspiration to our Local, to CWA as a whole, and to the Twin Cities Labor Movement.
On Thursday, June 20th 2024 during your lunch in the Conference Room, CWA 7250 members will vote whether to authorize a strike at Rove Pest Control. I want to be very clear what this means and does NOT mean – and why we firmly believe that you should vote YES.
Voting to authorize a strike is a step to show management that we are serious, that we are united, and that we are determined to win a good contract. It does NOT mean that we would go out on strike anytime soon.
It means that if there is a breakdown in bargaining, or if management is not serious about addressing our top issues that we are authorizing the Local, in cooperation with the District and International Communications Workers of America union – and in consultation with the community and especially with you – the workers - to call and win a strike.
A strong YES vote will send a message that we are determined to win better wages, benefits and union rights. It will give leverage to our representatives at the bargaining table.
While a NO vote would be a sign of weakness – a message that we are not ready to do what it takes to win what we deserve.
WE URGE YOU TO STAND UP FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR CO-WORKERS AND VOTE YES!
In order to vote sign up for Union Membership online or in the Conference Room tomorrow
