Submitted question about keeping SeniorTech out of the unions

Submitted question: "Can COP separate and keep Senior (Lead) Operators/Technicians (Maintenance) out of the Union? COP management (at least at Alpine) is telling them that they won’t be able to join the union. Is there any truth to that or is that just another way to divide us? 

Thank you. "

Ahh! This tactic again, we heard about this last year too. This was discussed in a recent meeting with WOA union reps and based on Prudhoe Bay WOA's union this is total bullshit.  Their leads, as well as all crafts, are part of the same union.  It is entirely possible that Conoco will fight to keep 'senior operators' out of any union, but based on their job descriptions, the fact that they're still hourly, and they might even be required to work an area definitely makes thinks in our favor for 'keeping them'.   Hope that answers your question.  Brace yourself you're going to hear all sorts of bullshit from management, the lies have only just begun.