Opposed to any fight against the defense contractor, the United Steelworkers used its recent rally to intimidate workers and try to dissuade them from striking.
Volunteers from United Steelworkers Local 8888 handed out information about strike pay and how it is distributed, also advising members to take care of any covered medical or dental services soon in case an impasse over contract talks ends up sparking a strike.
While the IBEW had until March 2022 to negotiate before the expiration of the contract, they opted instead to call a snap vote on the exact same contract workers rejected last week, knowing full well that they are sitting on a powder keg of opposition and that delaying a confrontation would only encourage workers.