Anti-union ad disgusting; citizens
should 'say no' to their message

Helena IR - 08/27/06
Letter to the editor

On my way home this evening I heard on the radio an advertisement sponsored by a group calling themselves The Center for Union Facts. I write because I am astounded at the tone and nature of this ad.

Whatever happened to reasonable decorum?

This particular ad slammed public employees, inferring they only worked until 3 p.m. and did not care about simple customer courtesy.

In my time in Helena I have been chairman of the Helena Chamber of Commerce, Helena city commissioner and served nearly 30 years in various roles at Mountain Bell/US West.

I have never been a member of organized labor. I have always had mutual respect for the people I worked with and who worked for me. In Mountain Bell/US West the bargained-for employees were of the highest caliber. Providing customer service was their highest priority.

At the City of Helena, I was proud to work with bargained-for employees. Their skills and dedication to this community are second to none.

All Citizens of Helena, whether served by a union or not should be appalled by such filth as is in these advertisements.
I think we should absolutely say no to this kind if irresponsible garbage.

Tom McGree - Clancy