Can ILA members influence the terms of the agreement?
That too is up to you. Ultimately, the deal will be made by the Department of Justice and the incumbent union officials, maybe by some of the same ones who will be removed as part of the consent decree. Usually, though, the Department of Justice staff working on the case are open to input from the affected members. After all, the explicitly stated aim of all consent agreements is to “return the union to its members.” If you are active, if you speak up, if you organize, they are likely to listen. ILA members who want to tell the government what they think is wrong and what can be fixed can contact AUD. We will put you in touch with the right people or pass your concerns on anonymously. Will the monitorship be good for those who want to build a strong, democratic union? History says yes. But it’s up to the members. Don’t depend on the government to do the work for you.
