Where Were They Before?

Let's be honest.

Every election cycle is the same thing.

Union leaders suddenly show up walking the floor, shaking hands, asking how things are going like they've been there the whole time. But the real question is:

Where were they before they needed your vote?

When routes were cut…

When members were pushed past their limits…

When equipment was unsafe…

When grievances sat unanswered…

Silence.

No calls returned.

No visits.

No urgency.

But now? Now they're everywhere.

Suddenly there's time for conversations.

Suddenly there's concern.

Suddenly they "hear you."

Let's call it what it is:

This isn't leadership — this is campaigning.

Real leadership doesn't show up when it's convenient.

It shows up when things are hard.

It shows up when members are struggling.

It shows up before election season.

Because leadership isn't about votes.

It's about accountability.

And members are starting to notice the difference.

This election cycle, don't just listen to what's being said now — remember what was done (or not done) all year long.