These workers argue the TAs are a transient work force headed for the comforts of tenure, and have much less to lose from a painful strike. Most of all, they fear the Yale administration will refu se to recognize GESO, forcing the unions into a ugly, drawn-out strike. The reason why I don't support GESO is because they are full-time students. Teaching is part of the learning of their curriculum. Many of the workers said striking for these students would be out of the question.
Union leaders say such talk is nonsense.
I talk to members every day. There are some members who don't su pport GESO, there are some members who don't understand what's going on. Union leaders have told their membership that more card-carrying loyalists will bring them greater bargaining strength. The rank and file of Local 35 have largely bought into this concept, but many in 34 remain skeptical. History explains 35's loyalty Local 35 organizers have less to worry about than those in Local 34.