City’s IT Dept Attempting Unionization
Note: I’m writing this as a citizen of Tulsa and not as an employee. While most of the knowledge to write this article comes from my many years of experience as a city employee, I have written this as an opinion as a private citizen.
The citee’s IT dept has taken the first steps to unionize.
Have to be honest with you. I’ve seen this coming for about two years. While I do not work in the city’s IT department, I’ve come into contact with more than enough IT working stiffs to know that they definitely need to.
I’ve had mixed feelings about unionizing over the years. The main turnoff for me has always been the political stances (always liberal) of unions. I’ve never appreciated getting mail from the union endorsing one liberal candidate after another. However, that said, this particular AFSCME local recently became a whole lot better with Mr. Bill Roland at the reigns. Not that I had issues with past AFSCME presidents, I just happen to know Bill and know him to be one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met.
In any case, the city’s information technology department is vital to YOUR city, folks. I will try to explain and defend why I think your city’s IT dept should join up with AFSCME and fight to keep this work internal. Read more…
