Union Letter Threatens Business

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Wtmj Milwaukee:

By Charlie Sykes

Story Updated: Mar 10, 2011

That's a nice business you got there. Pity if anything were to happen to it if, say, you didn't toe the line and denounce Governor Walker like we're asking nice-like.


March 10, 2011
Mr. Tom Ellis, President
Marshall & Ilsley Corporation
770 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
SENT VIA FASCIMILE AND REGULAR MAIL
Dear Mr. Ellis:
As you undoubtedly know, Governor Walker recently proposed a “budget
adjustment bill” to eviscerate public employees’ right to collectively bargain in
Wisconsin. ..

As you also know, Scott Walker did not campaign on this issue when he ran for
office. If he had, we are confident that you would not be listed among his largest
contributors. As such, we are contacting you now to request your support.

The undersigned groups would like your company to publicly oppose Governor
Walker’s efforts to virtually eliminate collective bargaining for public employees in
Wisconsin. While we appreciate that you may need some time to consider this
request, we ask for your response by March 17. In the event that you do not
respond to this request by that date, we will assume that you stand with
Governor Walker and against the teachers, nurses, police officers, fire fighters,
and other dedicated public employees who serve our communities.

In the event that you cannot support this effort to save collective bargaining,
please be advised that the undersigned will publicly and formally boycott the
goods and services provided by your company. However, if you join us, we will
do everything in our power to publicly celebrate your partnership in the fight to
preserve the right of public employees to be heard at the bargaining table.
Wisconsin’s public employee unions serve to protect and promote equality and
fairness in the workplace. We hope you will stand with us and publicly share that
ideal.

[Argyle58]

I would like to point out that police and firefighters are exempt from the provisions in the bill that limits collective bargaining, and only 10% of the nurses in Wisconsin work for the government, the bill doesn't address those nurses who work for private sector healthcare facilities.

 

I find it ironic that those that are making the most noise about this issue are mostly with the same groups that were all for salary caps for corporate executives a mere 18 months ago. Hippocracy from the left knows no bounds.

[SrWoodchuck]

California SEIU member recently, "We put you into office.....we have good memories......we can put you out of office!"

 

Dear Mr. Sykes,

 

Many thanks for your "heads up" and notice of threat to our corporation's property & workers. We reserve the right to use whatever force is deemed necessary, to protect our employee's & property. Should anything unfortunate happen to either, regardless of whether you are personally involved; we will institute action against you [personally] and your union, without regard to legal costs & using your notice as 'prima facie' evidence that your actions were pre-meditated. Please be assured also, that law enforcement authorities have been notified of your threat; and that our security has been enhanced with both electronic, video and armed/trained guards, instructed to prevent any harm to our company & it's workers at all costs. We are also taking the opportunity to issue this injunction, provided by the courts, that forbids you, your union or designees, from entering our company property or conducting business within 100 feet of our property (your copy included & serves as our notice.)Have a great day!

 

Sincerely, Mr. Tom Ellis, President, Marshall & Ilsey Corp.

 

PS: We have retained Mr. Chuck Norris as our "door-greeter."