 INITIATION PROMISE
Below is the “Initiation
Promise” otherwise called
“The Oath of Obligation,” used
when an Apprentice Bartender
has successfully passed
his/her craft exam and is
being sworn in as a Bartender
at our General Quarterly
Meetings. As contract
negotiations are nearing, read
the promise and remember
what we stand for, and that
we are strengthened by unity.
I would like to remind all of our members that this oath is our
promise and should not be taken for granted as it signifies
the strength of our Union.
I (state your name), of my own free will and accord, in the
presence of this Union and before God, do most solemnly and
sincerely declare and promise that I will never reveal any of
the secrets, acts or plans of this Union which may be
entrusted to me, to any person not a member of this Union,
without lawful permission to reveal them. I furthermore promise
that I will protect the interests of this Union and its
members at all times, and use all legitimate means to
inaugurate and maintain “two days off in seven” (all members
repeat two days off in seven) for myself and fellow employees,
wherever employed. And I further promise to do all in my power
to induce my craftsmen to become members of this
International Union. That I will not take the place of a
member of this Union nor yet, the place of a member of
any union that affiliates with it, who is on strike by authority
of the Union. That I will never cross a picket line or enter an
establishment where workers are on strike. That I will
purchase union label goods and demand union service.
ALADDIN
Congratulations Aladdin Workers!
The Aladdin contract negotiations were completed, and went
into effect on October 1st, 2005. It contains the same benefit
package that other Union members throughout Las Vegas
currently enjoy.
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STATIONS CASINOS
The organizing campaign continues with Stations! If you have any information pertaining to individuals who are currently employed by Stations, or who have previously been employed by Stations, please have them contact me. All leads are kept strictly confidential.
HELP WANTED
SHOP STEWARDS
Leave of absence organizer for Stations Casinos
The Union is seeking motivated individuals that care about
working people, to join our Organizing Team on Station Casinos.
If you are interested in taking a 3 to 6 month leave of absence
with pay, to work and train to become an External Organizer, or
train to become a Shop Steward, please contact me at 384-
7774, ext. 6 or 596-4838.
ON THE COMMUNITY SIDE
UNITED BLOOD SERVICES
STATEWIDE BLOOD SHORTAGE!!!
We have a dire emergency in Nevada, and United Blood
Services needs the community’s help! Most of us take for
granted that if we need blood for ourselves, or a family member,
that it will just be there. This is not the case.
Tim, who is a heart patient in need of heart surgery requiring
6 to 10 units of type O negative blood had his January surgery
cancelled due to the shortage of blood in Nevada. Tim is a
husband, father, grandfather and a brother. This was very
devastating news for Tim, his wife Claudia and their family.
We cannot let this continue to happen. The fact is that only
2% of the1.8 million people in Nevada donate blood. The only
way to prevent this is to DONATE, only twice a year. That is 2
pints of blood a year, a very small price to pay to save a life.
Imagine if it were you or someone that you love. “Giving Blood
doesn’t hurt”… in fact, it makes you feel good inside… Save a
Life… Be a HERO… donate… call 233-9620 to schedule an
appointment by telephone; or to schedule an appointment on
line, log on to www.unitedbloodservices.org
Please encourage your Hotel /Casinos to participate by
holding annual blood drives at least twice a year. If your
company is currently participating in an annual United Blood
Services blood drive, please make time to participate.
Someone’s life is depending on you!
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