Majority Sign-Up Works: New Flyer Bus Company and CWA (2)

Vice President Joe Biden's visit to the New Flyer Bus Company in St. Cloud, MN highlighted how the U.S. economy can be revitalized, not only by "green" technologies, but by fairly paid workers who have a voice on the job. The company gained this advantage by agreeing to recognize the Communications Workers of America to represent plant workers through a majority sign-up. Despite the rough economy, orders have grown and 100 new employees have been hired by the manufacturer over the last year - a testament to what energy-efficient design and a cooperative union/management relationship can accomplish. This video was produced by the Labor Education Service, University of Minnesota. (Newer version with narration.)

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News & Politics

Tags:

• EFCA
• Employee Free Choice Act
• CWA
• Vice President Joe Biden
• labor
• unions

[decal1999]

I work there and the layoffs are usually voluntary.

[sapperion]

Yep New Flyer was doing so great that they decided to go ahead on a 300 bus order with out any money down or even a contract with the customer... Now they have yearly Layoffs. Real big Win!

[bassfisherman04]

I wish this buses come to grand rapids michigan

[DCAreaTransitFan]

@warrenmcurrier woahh get out of here!!! NEW Flyer is the BEST Durable Conveniet Buses with 30 35 40 and 60 footer with Hybrid Diesel CNG and Electric buses NOBODY BEETS NEW FLYER

[warrenmcurrier]

Designline buses are better.

[hathaway2k]

last month, the company that administration officials had pictured as a stimulus success story began laying off 320 people, or 13 percent of its work force, having discovered how cutbacks at the state level can dampen the boost provided by the federal stimulus money.

[jamin108]

The most interesting Entertainment 5/5 Great Job !!

[demoerke]

Great job Randy/LES