i have heard that some of the joiners have received calls and emails. intimidation like this is unacceptable. all grievences, tactics and plans should be controlled by the general committee (i doubt this is part of their plan)
as detailed...running to management will not do you any favours; my only caveat would be if your wife/family were assaulted.
isn't it sad that i should even have to write that down!
advice: do your job, work hard and keep your head down. the right wing of the union will know you.... take time and get to know them (its not hard) then avoid them.
while very few of us are company fans (they still feed us)... the majority also know that the new joiners are not to blame in this dispute.
your only concern is how long can you afford to wait? i have peers who have been treading water for 10 months (on aoa advice, being told 'just 3 more months')... their slots are now full until feb 2003. (another 8 months wait at least). i only hope the right wing of the union sends them a christmas card saying thanks........ but i doubt it.