Built on Trust
Understanding the Decision Ahead
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 3 Local Union 820 recently filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) requesting an election to determine whether hourly employees at our ShuttleWagon facility in Kansas City want to be represented by the union. We urge our employees to Vote No because we believe the best way to achieve results is to be Built on Trust and communicate directly without the interference of a third-party or union.
The outcome of the secret ballot election is important to the future of the ShuttleWagon facility in Kansas City and your jobs at Wabtec. This election will decide whether we can continue to be Built on Trust to build a better future for the facility. Because a decision like this one will profoundly impact your work environment for years to come, we are committed to providing you with all the facts so you can make the best decision for you and your family. Wabtec created this webpage as part of our commitment to provide transparent communications that give you the information you need to make this important decision.
Communications
By signing a union authorization card either physically or electronically, you are affirming that you “want to be represented, for purposes of collective bargaining, by the International Union of Painter & Allied Trades.”
The union representation process can be lengthy, with election proceedings, certification, and contract negotiations potentially taking months or years before any negotiated changes may occur.