Concerned about The Union Difference organization

[iladelph]

I've been noticing more and more a media influx by this group called The Union Difference here in Quincy. Just who exactly are these people? Are they local?

My major concern is this; that it is union folks from Chicago trying to infiltrate Quincy for both political and emplyment purposes. Look, unions have done a lot of great things for a lot of people in this country; that said, I really don't want to see their power base become so strong in this area that I'll have to call someone from a union to replace my toilet seat. Yes, I'm being silly, but you get the idea.

I'm also not sure I like the idea of these commercials where they're offering free lectures on certain topics. I smell a fish here; recruitment ploy, etc.?

Maybe they're legit; maybe not. Look forward to your posts about them. Here's their website:

http://www.union-difference.org/

I've noted that they set up shop in the former Pix building, and it looks like they spent a lot of money to renovate it, so somebody was behind it. I was in that building when an eBay-selling company was in there, and it was pretty plain-jane and old looking.

[uniondifference]

First I would like to address the purpose of The Union Difference, Inc. We are a non partisan, not-for-profit, civic, and educational, public advocacy organization. We want to educate the general public about workplace rights, public policy, the structure and benefits of unionization. We are here to enhance the common good of the Quincy community. Our goal is to reach out to the citizens of Quincy through public forums, like our free seminars, mass media events, like the Dogwood parade and with our ongoing commercials to share its viewpoints.
To address the issue as to whether we are a local organization, YES. Every organization that is involved with The Union Difference, Inc. has workers in the Quincy area. We are very much a part of day to day life in Quincy. I do spend my money inQuincy and my tax dollars help this community. Feel free to visit our web site you will clearly see all the organizations involved.
The free seminars that we are offering are just that, free seminars on different topics that can enhance your knowledge of things like small business law, labor history, buying a home, credit and family counseling. Absolutely free and open to the general public, no strings attached. If you smell fish it must be from the river.
We would like to invite “iladelph” to come by the Union Difference office and see the improvements to the building and talk with some of the people involved. I think you would be very pleasantly surprised. The address of the Union Difference office is 648 Maine .The Union Difference is proud to be part of Quincy and Adams County and we intend to remain part of the greater community for many years to come.
Mike Martin, Quincy Resident
Board Member, The Union Difference, Inc.