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What Is Third-Partying the Union? Third-partying the union is a tactic often used by employers to weaken the power and solidarity of workers. By framing the union as an external entity, employers try to create a divide between union leadership and the rank-and-file members, suggesting that the union's interests aren't aligned with those of the workers. This undermines the fundamental principle that the union is the collective voice of the workers themselves. Prominent labor organizer Jane McAlevey stressed the importance of workers seeing themselves as the union rather than separate from it — when workers understand they are the union, she said that they are more likely to participate in organizing efforts, decision making and collective actions. The main strength of our union lies in our active participation, unity and commitment to each other. Third- partying, or othering, is a deliberate attempt to weaken that strength by driving a wedge between union leadership and the rank-and-file membership. 39 O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 24 Frank Mata speaks in his capacity as vice chair of CTA's Civil Rights in Education State Council committee. "Invite folks and appeal to shared values to show that our union is the collective of our shared goals." —CNTA leader Frank Mata This offer is unique to this solicitation. Our credit card offers may vary and this offer may not be available elsewhere, such as, if you visit ctamemberbene ts.org. You can take advantage of this offer when you apply now. For more information about the rates, fees, other costs and bene ts associated with the use of the credit card, call the toll-free number above or visit go.bofa.com/cta and refer to the disclosures accompanying the application. Residents of the US and its territories only. See full disclosure for details. Federal law prohibits students from receiving a premium. Restrictions apply, see amazon.com/gc-legal. This credit card program is issued and administered by Bank of America, N.A. Visa and Visa Signature are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association and are used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A., Inc. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. The Contactless Symbol and Contactless Indicator are trademarks owned by and used with permission of EMVCo, LLC. THE CTA ® CUSTOMIZED CASH REWARDS VISA SIGNATURE ® CREDIT CARD MAXIMIZE YOUR REWARDS $ 200 Amazon.com Gift Card Bonus after you make at least $500 in purchases within the fi rst 90 days of account opening (students not eligible) MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE TO APPLY TODAY: visit go.bofa.com/cta or call 888.758.7946 and Mention Priority Code UW02L9 Gas & EV Charging Stations • Online Shopping, including Cable, Internet, Phone Plans & Streaming • Dining • Travel • Drug Stores & Pharmacies • Home Improvement & Furnishings CUSTOMIZED CASH BACK IN 1 OF 6 CATEGORIES Gas & EV Charging Stations • Online Shopping, including Cable, Internet, Phone Plans & ©2024 Bank of America Corporation CC051124 6943724 MB1124-AD-CAEDU