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If the Teamsters are voted into our building and I choose not to join what rights will I give up if any?

If the Teamsters win the election, they will become the exclusive representative for all of the employees in the bargaining unit.  If you choose not to become a member and don’t pay dues, you may not have the right to vote on your contracts or strikes.  You will still be subject to whatever terms and conditions are negotiated in the contract, and you must still look to the union to handle your grievances.

Can Grand Rapids communicate with us about the union?

Yes we can, and we hope you look to us to provide you will the facts about what having a union would really be like at our company. You should also know that while the union is allowed to make promises and exaggerate about what would happen if they win, Grand Rapids cannot – and will not – make promises about what will happen if the union loses. The law prohibits companies from making promises – even though the union is allowed to promise and even mislead associates.

If I signed a union authorization card, does that mean I must vote for the union in the election?
No! Your vote is not controlled by any past promises, pledges, signatures or actions. You are free to vote any way you wish, no matter what someone may tell you. Even if you signed a card, or told someone you would vote for the union, you can still vote NO. The vote is by secret ballot. No one will know how you vote unless you tell them.
The union seems to have my home address and cell phone number. How did that happen?

Unfortunately, Federal law requires that an employer give the union and National Labor Relations Board a list of the names, emails, cell and home phone numbers and addresses of associates eligible to vote in the election. Grand Rapids has always treated this information as personal and confidential, but we had no choice but to comply with this law.

I have been told by union supporters to keep quiet if I'm opposed to being unionized. I want to stay out of it. Should I?

No. You have the same right to express your opinions as the associates who support the union. At Grand Rapids we always hope our associates will speak up and have their voices heard. Even if you are not involved in the organizing activity, you are involved in the outcome. The results will impact you and your work life for a long time. Don’t be intimidated. Speak up. We hope all associates are respectful of their co-workers’ opinions, but it is important that your opinion is known to the extent you to want it to be. Even if it may seem as though you are alone at first, there likely will be others in the group who agree with you.