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Help From Alabama Workers Being Denied in New Jersey Because They're Non-Union

Scuppernog Wrote: Nov 10, 2012 4:55 PM

I can't believe I fell for this HOAX, at first. By now, most media has corrected this error. Even the source Katie cites, WAFF, has corrected it, and says: "Decatur Utilities wrongly assumed they would have to agree to the union contract before traveling to New Jersey to help with recovery efforts. The IBEW said in times of crisis, help is welcomed from union and non-union utility workers." Decatur Utilities has released a statement which says: "At no time were our crews 'turned away' from the utility in Seaside Heights." Trinity & Jo Wheeler also say it's not true. Despite how you feel about unions, this story is till bogus. If Katie feels ethics is important, she should correct it as well.

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Help From Alabama Workers Being Denied in New Jersey Because They're Non-Union

Utility crews from Alabama ready to help hurricane stricken and desperate people in New Jersey without power have been told to "stand down" and some are already headed back home. Why? Because they're non-union workers. Keep in mind there are still millions of people in New Jersey without power and many who have been stranded for days as a result. The crews drove 900 miles to reach the area effected by Sandy and this is how they were received: