THE CONTINUED ATTACKS AGAINST THE CANADIAN MEMBERSHIP

Very shortly the Canadian Membership will learn that Mr. Garth Bates (the present Senior UTU Officer in Canada) will be charged with his Office as UTU Canadian VP.

As many of you may be aware, Garth Bates and Glenn King, agreed to fill the positions of Canadian VP and Alternate VP when the undersigned and Rollie Hackl were denied such positions (this after being voted to such by the Canadian Caucus in Florida). As a result, Garth (and Glenn) had targets on their backs.

Well it didn’t take long, it is now my understanding that Mike Mylmick has filed charges against Garth to the UTU International, in part, for Garth's support of my position at the CIRB, this with respect to my complaint against CN Rail which was initially heard by the Board on February 8th, 2008.

A hearing where the UTU International was represented by Brian Shell and his assistant (to point, Mike Mylmick was not in attendance).

In any event it is likely the charges against Garth will be heard by the UTU Executive Board in April. I predict, unless there is an outcry from the Canadian membership or intervention by the CIRB, Garth will be removed from his Office after the UTU alleges that “fair and impartial” hearing "upheld" the charges thereby requiring Garth's removal (this based on my experience before the same UTU Executive Board).

Garth, if you read this, my sympathy goes out to you and your family and I am truly sorry that your support for me has caused such despicable action to be perpetuated against you. Garth I truly believe the Canadian membership will see these charges for what they are truly are – self-serving and the continued “scorched earth” policy.

What next? Well there has been no alternate Canadian VP to replace Garth (should he be removed). As you may know, Garth stepped into the position of Canadian VP after Glenn King had to vacate.

The General Chairpersons (and others) in Canada, along with Garth, recommended Nelson Beveridge (from Montreal) to fill the position of Alternate VP. Even though history will show that the International has always accepted the recommendations of the Canadians it has not done so as the date of this post (I predict that they won’t this time).

It is my view that the UTU International, in April at the sitting of the UTU Board of Directors, will appoint Robert Sharpe, Kevin Goring or Mike Mylmick etc. (you get the picture).

Rex Beatty