Kendra689
23rd Mar 2019, 04:13
Dear Fellow Members,
The last few months for this Union have been somewhat tumultuous, marked by the heavily promoted but unacceptable TA package. 96% of you felt strongly and took the time to vote. This speaks volumes regarding your commitment to vote on something that matters so much to us all.
That moment is upon us yet again.
Last Monday, 7 out of 8 motions proposing goals, priorities, rules changes and alternative ways forward toward industrial agreements got majority support, but they failed because over 60% of member did not even vote. No changes means expecting the same outcomes again. It’s easier to do nothing…but there is one big change will affect everything.
This Monday, the voting closes for the motion to remove some GC members from their positions. That Rule 11.7 to remove leaders is being used in the first place demonstrates that this block of GC members has been and continues to be out of step with the membership.
May 2018 GC to Membership:
“The Membership is always the ultimate authority of the HKAOA. You elect your governance, you can bypass your governance, and you can ultimately replace your governance. This has never been in dispute.”
“…our Rules are our Rules, and we do not have the luxury of picking and choosing which ones we should follow or not. As a Member - you should expect nothing less.”
Rule 11.7 is one of our Rules. Those on the motion are there for a number of reasons spanning an extended timeframe, some for long term problems and some for more recent conduct. None are there only because they recommended the TA, but that they were ready and willing to implement the long-term irrelevance and powerlessness of our union for such a substandard TA is a very important factor. Some YES voters are not on the motion because they were not so actively involved in the harmful strategies, secrets and bad ideas that so hindered our association’s progress through negotiations.
TO SAY THAT THESE PEOPLE ARE BEING SELECTED FOR REMOVAL FROM THE GC PURELY BECAUSE OF THEIR OPINION IS A FALLACY. THEY WERE CHOSEN BECAUSE OF THE DETRIMENTAL RESULTS OF THEIR ACTIONS AND DECISIONS WHILST SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE.
The ongoing level of disconnection, overconfidence and dominance by these GC members was been brought to a head by the recent, unbelievable, secretly concocted political plot to commence defamation proceedings against a current member, the proposer of the motion. He complained of many rule violations while his motion languished unnecessary for weeks of GC manoeuvring. Finally, after all GC efforts to nullify it failed, the motion was put up for a vote as intended.
Still, during the vote, these 9 GC tried to coerce him to reverse his stance so they could win favour, with a ridiculous 450K HKD legal threat that is still pending this weekend. Using the membership’s own legal firm against a member shows extremely poor judgement on their behalf and ultimately to what lengths they will go trying to retain their positions.
Other GC members who were not part of this defamation action had agreed to resign should the motion pass. Soon after, shocked by their peers’ actions and the betrayal of trust after going to far to support them, most of those have now said that they no longer wish to be part of that resignation pact. Somehow, they still continue to claim some form of unity with the nine members who started this whole shambolic affair.
The Chairman is also a plaintiff in this legal action, using official HKAOA emails several times to support his agenda of maintaining power, whilst refusing to fully acknowledge his part in this appalling fiasco, eventually underplaying it by calling it a “mistake.”
ONE SIMPLY HAS TO ASK: ARE THESE PEOPLE THE RIGHT ONES TO LEAD THIS UNION MOVING FORWARD?
Rule 11.7 for removal does NOT require supposed “gross misconduct” or any other specific reason, only a membership vote decides. As with our judgment during elections, the judgment about removal is left up to the membership to decide who represents us, and for how long.
The resounding NO against the recent proposal shows that the membership really does care about the things that matter. If this motion passes, there is a brighter future possible with new representations. This is not the end of the union, it’s a restart. The last election was a mess, and so many GC resignations. There are many suitable candidates willing to stand up for the betterment of the membership, knowing they know they MUST represent the whole membership properly.
This situation we find ourselves presently in is due to the current GC losing sight of and not listening to the membership, before and during negotiations, which has also continued through the TA vote to now, as seen by this attempted legal action by the 9 GC.
The GC is appointed by the Members for the Members to serve the Members. When we have a GC group that feels the need to sue one of its own, then they should be assessing their own position and how relevant they are in best representing the members interests whilst dealing with the company. Just because you are a volunteer does not mean you are beyond scrutiny and accountability. They all had a very long opportunity to resign. Without resignation or removal, 6 of these 9 would remain until the September 2020 election, if we don’t force an election now by supporting this motion. The chairman’s spot will be temporarily filled by a remaining GC member until the next GC meeting, and then until the next election. The world will keep turning.
The Membership will get the union it deserves if we don’t do anything to repair it now. We need to change this leadership now, and that means you need to vote before 2pm Monday. Please have your say and vote now and please do not resist voting for fear of change. Each of those removed is allowed to nominate for re-election right away if they choose, and then the membership will choose who is going to run OUR union. There is already an election nomination open to fill 3 Casual Vacancies and you are encouraged to nominate right now. Fill those GC positions. Nominations close 29 March.
This is not the time for apathy again, or we will end up with 60% not voting again. We could even end up with 65% who support GC removal, but a failed motion if not enough people vote again. Don’t let that happen! It takes 30 seconds to vote.
Please vote! And please vote for change now. Then, think about standing for the GC and help take action.
The last few months for this Union have been somewhat tumultuous, marked by the heavily promoted but unacceptable TA package. 96% of you felt strongly and took the time to vote. This speaks volumes regarding your commitment to vote on something that matters so much to us all.
That moment is upon us yet again.
Last Monday, 7 out of 8 motions proposing goals, priorities, rules changes and alternative ways forward toward industrial agreements got majority support, but they failed because over 60% of member did not even vote. No changes means expecting the same outcomes again. It’s easier to do nothing…but there is one big change will affect everything.
This Monday, the voting closes for the motion to remove some GC members from their positions. That Rule 11.7 to remove leaders is being used in the first place demonstrates that this block of GC members has been and continues to be out of step with the membership.
May 2018 GC to Membership:
“The Membership is always the ultimate authority of the HKAOA. You elect your governance, you can bypass your governance, and you can ultimately replace your governance. This has never been in dispute.”
“…our Rules are our Rules, and we do not have the luxury of picking and choosing which ones we should follow or not. As a Member - you should expect nothing less.”
Rule 11.7 is one of our Rules. Those on the motion are there for a number of reasons spanning an extended timeframe, some for long term problems and some for more recent conduct. None are there only because they recommended the TA, but that they were ready and willing to implement the long-term irrelevance and powerlessness of our union for such a substandard TA is a very important factor. Some YES voters are not on the motion because they were not so actively involved in the harmful strategies, secrets and bad ideas that so hindered our association’s progress through negotiations.
TO SAY THAT THESE PEOPLE ARE BEING SELECTED FOR REMOVAL FROM THE GC PURELY BECAUSE OF THEIR OPINION IS A FALLACY. THEY WERE CHOSEN BECAUSE OF THE DETRIMENTAL RESULTS OF THEIR ACTIONS AND DECISIONS WHILST SERVING ON THE COMMITTEE.
The ongoing level of disconnection, overconfidence and dominance by these GC members was been brought to a head by the recent, unbelievable, secretly concocted political plot to commence defamation proceedings against a current member, the proposer of the motion. He complained of many rule violations while his motion languished unnecessary for weeks of GC manoeuvring. Finally, after all GC efforts to nullify it failed, the motion was put up for a vote as intended.
Still, during the vote, these 9 GC tried to coerce him to reverse his stance so they could win favour, with a ridiculous 450K HKD legal threat that is still pending this weekend. Using the membership’s own legal firm against a member shows extremely poor judgement on their behalf and ultimately to what lengths they will go trying to retain their positions.
Other GC members who were not part of this defamation action had agreed to resign should the motion pass. Soon after, shocked by their peers’ actions and the betrayal of trust after going to far to support them, most of those have now said that they no longer wish to be part of that resignation pact. Somehow, they still continue to claim some form of unity with the nine members who started this whole shambolic affair.
The Chairman is also a plaintiff in this legal action, using official HKAOA emails several times to support his agenda of maintaining power, whilst refusing to fully acknowledge his part in this appalling fiasco, eventually underplaying it by calling it a “mistake.”
ONE SIMPLY HAS TO ASK: ARE THESE PEOPLE THE RIGHT ONES TO LEAD THIS UNION MOVING FORWARD?
Rule 11.7 for removal does NOT require supposed “gross misconduct” or any other specific reason, only a membership vote decides. As with our judgment during elections, the judgment about removal is left up to the membership to decide who represents us, and for how long.
The resounding NO against the recent proposal shows that the membership really does care about the things that matter. If this motion passes, there is a brighter future possible with new representations. This is not the end of the union, it’s a restart. The last election was a mess, and so many GC resignations. There are many suitable candidates willing to stand up for the betterment of the membership, knowing they know they MUST represent the whole membership properly.
This situation we find ourselves presently in is due to the current GC losing sight of and not listening to the membership, before and during negotiations, which has also continued through the TA vote to now, as seen by this attempted legal action by the 9 GC.
The GC is appointed by the Members for the Members to serve the Members. When we have a GC group that feels the need to sue one of its own, then they should be assessing their own position and how relevant they are in best representing the members interests whilst dealing with the company. Just because you are a volunteer does not mean you are beyond scrutiny and accountability. They all had a very long opportunity to resign. Without resignation or removal, 6 of these 9 would remain until the September 2020 election, if we don’t force an election now by supporting this motion. The chairman’s spot will be temporarily filled by a remaining GC member until the next GC meeting, and then until the next election. The world will keep turning.
The Membership will get the union it deserves if we don’t do anything to repair it now. We need to change this leadership now, and that means you need to vote before 2pm Monday. Please have your say and vote now and please do not resist voting for fear of change. Each of those removed is allowed to nominate for re-election right away if they choose, and then the membership will choose who is going to run OUR union. There is already an election nomination open to fill 3 Casual Vacancies and you are encouraged to nominate right now. Fill those GC positions. Nominations close 29 March.
This is not the time for apathy again, or we will end up with 60% not voting again. We could even end up with 65% who support GC removal, but a failed motion if not enough people vote again. Don’t let that happen! It takes 30 seconds to vote.
Please vote! And please vote for change now. Then, think about standing for the GC and help take action.