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Fight back with the truth
The Freedom Foundation wants to take away your security, voice and benefits.
Think about it – has the group done anything to make your work life better?
If the Freedom Foundation contacts you
Here are Dos and Don’ts, should the group contact you:
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CSEA is under attack by the Freedom Foundation, which is trying to trick members into leaving our union. While these attacks are nothing new, they are ramping up their efforts to scam our members.
The Freedom Foundation is contacting members in every way possible, including with intentionally deceptive mailers, emails, social media, calling or texting and even at-home visits. Some of the contacts have fraudulently claimed to be from the CSEA President. These messages are NOT coming from CSEA.
The Freedom Foundation and other anti-labor groups want to take our power! It is time to fight back!
What they are saying
The Freedom Foundation will falsely allude to raises for members who opt out of the union. A recent mailer from the group even gives some
tips about how union members can spend those dollars, including with shopping sprees, a spa day or even concert tickets. While some extra money may be tempting, think about the true cost of giving up union membership.
The Freedom Foundation has also told members that they don’t need a union to represent them, often using phrases such as “you have a choice.”
Just remember – they are not telling the truth and their scams put your jobs, benefits and pay at risk.
What they are NOT saying
The Freedom Foundation is not telling the truth; they want to scam and trick members into leaving our union.
Here is what they aren’t telling members - they want to take away your power and your voice!
Do
Tell your unit or local president or CSEA labor relations specialist. Contact your union officers, CSEA region office or CSEA Headquarters at (800) 342-4146.
Do your own research.
Visit freedomfoundationfacts.com.
Stay union!
Visit cseany.org to see the many benefits of being union.
Throw it out!
Dispose of any material you get from the Freedom Foundation.
What does your union membership really mean for you and your family?
CSEA membership means:
P A voice in the workplace P A secure retirement
P Better pay & benefits P Greater bargaining power PJob security
P A safe work environment PExclusive membership benefits
Freedom Foundation offers:
Has the Freedom Foundation really done anything to make your work life better?
O Don’t
Don’t share any personal information.
They could use it for ill-intentioned purposes, including fraud.
Don’t scan QR codes from their materials.
It could add unwanted content, including viruses, to your smartphone.
Don’t be fooled
They only offer empty lies.
Don’t give up your power
Staying union and standing united is our strength.
January 2024
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