The Michigan Daily -Tuesday, May 17, 1983 -Page 3
U elerieals support union vote
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By CHERYL BAACKE
It's been an uphill battle for University clericals,
fighting for higher wages and equal treatment from
supervisors, but after next week the secretaries
mighthave a union behind them.
A vote scheduled for May 24, 25, and 26 will deter-
mine if the University's 3,300 clericals will become
part of the American Federation of State. County and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
UNION SUPPORTERS, who have been recruiting
clericals on campus since September said they are
confident the secretaries will decide to unionize.
The main issue for clericals in the election is self-
respect and dignity, said Deeda Stanczak, a secretary
at the School of Music. Many secretaries feel that
union support will give them more bargaining power
with the University, she said.
"I think it will be a very tight election, but I think
we're going to win," Stanczak said.
CAMPAIGN coordinator for AFSCME on campus,
Joanna Williams, said "interest is at its peak," and
many people are getting involved in the campaign.
'I think it will be a very tight
election, but I think we're
going to win.'
-Deeda Stanczak
Music School secretary
Thirty percent of the clericals had to sign cards
asking for a vote to unionize, Williams said, adding
that nearly 50 percent of the University's secretaries
supported the vote.
Unionizing would give secretaries legal protection
they do not have now, said Jim Jarmer, regional
director for AFSCME. If clericals vote to unionize
salaries, hours and benefits will be negotiable, he
said.
IF THE VOTE passes, however, clericals would not
be able to bargain individually with the University or
supervisors.
The union would be the exclusive spokesperson
representing employees.
Union organizers said the University ad-
ministration is clearly anti-union, but the Univer-
sity's position is neutral, said Jim Thiry, director of
personnel.
"We see it as a decision to be made by the group
being represented," Thiry said, adding that he won't
predict the outcome of the vote since it is illegal for
employers to question clericals about positions on
union elections.
MANY SECRETARIES and clericals haven't.
decided to support the union because they aren't well
informed, said Ramona Stevens, a data processor in
the computing center.
"Some people say the union doesn't do anything but
take dues away from you," she said, but added that she
has been active in AFSCME because of what she could
See AFSCME, Page 5
Epicurean
delights to
be served
at Union
By JAYNE HENDEL
Marinated octopus, Haagen-Dazs ice
cream, and pizza are coming to the
basement of the Michigan Union in
July, for an alternative to dormitory
chow or high-priced restaurant cuisine.
The basement will be divided into six
sections, each featuring a different type
6f food, said John Christodoulou, food
services manager.
STUDENTS will be able to feast
from six counters serving fast food. A
mini delicatessan will provide a noon-
time corned-beef fix.
Sprout-fiends will be in heaven at the
vegetable, fruit, and salad bar.
Student staples, such as hamburgers,
pizza, and ice cream will each have
their own section.
Epicureans can savor Greek cuisine
See GOURMET, Page 4
Workmen prepare what used to be the University Cellar's spot in the Michigan Union for six new restaurants, schedi
to open in July. The eateries will serve Greek and deli food, hamburgers, pizza, ice cream, and salad.
FBI director defends use of
electronic surveillance techniques
By HALLE CZECHOWSKI
Electronic devices are a necessary
part of any investigation, William Web-
ster, director of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, told 360 third-year
University Law School students Satur-
day at the annual Senior Day at Hill
Auditorium.
Webster told the packed house that
law officials today must find a balance
between infringing on individual rights
and protecting the rights of society.
"ALL LAW enforcement is to some
extent a form of intrusion," Webster
said to the fledgling lawyers.
ALTHOUGH HE defended the use of
electronic surveillance, Webster said, it
should only be used when all traditional
methods of obraining information have
failed.
The F.B.I. head said there is a need
for congressional and judicial controls.
He said the Senate recently completed
a review of the F.B.I. and found that the
Bureau's practices did not violate the
law.
Webster stressed the Bureau's com-
mitment to insuring that no agent over-
steps his legal boundaries. "Our objec-
tive," he said, "is to make sure every
officer of the F.B.I. follows the letter of
the law."
Webster said that despite a Supreme
Court ruling which permitted the use of
electronic surveillance equipment such
as tape recorders, he still requires
agents to report their use of such
devices in court documents.
Webster said the F.B.I. tries to keep
up to date on court cases. "We pay very
close attention to court decisions, as
these cases are reviewed by the cour-
ts," he said.
Webster said he hoped that students
would work with law enforcement of-
ficials in "maintaining the crucial
equilibrium between justice and liber-
ty."
Webster
... justifies surveillance