“We’ll loseour flexibilitybecause ofrigid unionrules.”We want toimproveconditionsthroughbargaining“With a union,you won’t beable to talkdirectly tomanagersanymore.”Our unionreps willadvocatefor us“Fewerpromotions”/”Fewerraises”Threateningto take awayour benefitsis illegal“With a unioncontract, youcould gainthings, but youcould losethings, too.”We just wantfair andsustainablejobs“The unioncan imposea contractwithout avote.”We will voteon a contractbefore itgoes intoeffect“The museumdoes not haveto agree toany demand.”Let's findcommonground at thebargainingtable"You'reputting theMuseum atrisk"Union-bustingconsultantscost$2,500/dayDUESDues are 1-2%,we won't paythem untilcontract isratified (w/higher wages!)“We havean opendoorpolicy.”Then whydo we feelignored?“We supportunions, butwe don'tneed onehere!”Howconvenient!“Unionmembershipis on thedecline.”Thisisn'ttrue!“Unionsare badfor ourvisitors”Addressingour concernswill make themuseumbetter“Theunion is a3rd party.”The union ismade up of asupermajority ofstaff!“The unionwill onlycausetension.”We are workingtogether toimprove themuseum for all“We’resorry.” or“Give usanotherchance.”We areexercising ourright to organizeto improveconditions here“Have youdone yourresearch?”AFSCMErepresents themost museumworkers in thecountry“We’reafamily.”:-)“Unprecedentedtimes”Exactly!“The unionmay forceyou to goon strike.”There are otherways oforganizingthroughcollective action“We’relistening.”Why haven'tyou beenlistening thiswhole time?"We offerverygenerousbenefits"Imagine howmuch betterour benefitscould be!“Weappreciateall the workyou do.”Whydoesn't itfeel thatway?“Whydidn’t youcome tous first?"We did!And wefeelignored!"We havevery highpay for theindustry"Inflationwas 7%this year“We’ll loseour flexibilitybecause ofrigid unionrules.”We want toimproveconditionsthroughbargaining“With a union,you won’t beable to talkdirectly tomanagersanymore.”Our unionreps willadvocatefor us“Fewerpromotions”/”Fewerraises”Threateningto take awayour benefitsis illegal“With a unioncontract, youcould gainthings, but youcould losethings, too.”We just wantfair andsustainablejobs“The unioncan imposea contractwithout avote.”We will voteon a contractbefore itgoes intoeffect“The museumdoes not haveto agree toany demand.”Let's findcommonground at thebargainingtable"You'reputting theMuseum atrisk"Union-bustingconsultantscost$2,500/dayDUESDues are 1-2%,we won't paythem untilcontract isratified (w/higher wages!)“We havean opendoorpolicy.”Then whydo we feelignored?“We supportunions, butwe don'tneed onehere!”Howconvenient!“Unionmembershipis on thedecline.”Thisisn'ttrue!“Unionsare badfor ourvisitors”Addressingour concernswill make themuseumbetter“Theunion is a3rd party.”The union ismade up of asupermajority ofstaff!“The unionwill onlycausetension.”We are workingtogether toimprove themuseum for all“We’resorry.” or“Give usanotherchance.”We areexercising ourright to organizeto improveconditions here“Have youdone yourresearch?”AFSCMErepresents themost museumworkers in thecountry“We’reafamily.”:-)“Unprecedentedtimes”Exactly!“The unionmay forceyou to goon strike.”There are otherways oforganizingthroughcollective action“We’relistening.”Why haven'tyou beenlistening thiswhole time?"We offerverygenerousbenefits"Imagine howmuch betterour benefitscould be!“Weappreciateall the workyou do.”Whydoesn't itfeel thatway?“Whydidn’t youcome tous first?"We did!And wefeelignored!"We havevery highpay for theindustry"Inflationwas 7%this year

PTM United! Union Busting Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. We want to improve conditions through bargaining
    “We’ll lose our flexibility because of rigid union rules.”
  2. Our union reps will advocate for us
    “With a union, you won’t be able to talk directly to managers anymore.”
  3. Threatening to take away our benefits is illegal
    “Fewer promotions”/ ”Fewer raises”
  4. We just want fair and sustainable jobs
    “With a union contract, you could gain things, but you could lose things, too.”
  5. We will vote on a contract before it goes into effect
    “The union can impose a contract without a vote.”
  6. Let's find common ground at the bargaining table
    “The museum does not have to agree to any demand.”
  7. Union-busting consultants cost $2,500/day
    "You're putting the Museum at risk"
  8. Dues are 1-2%, we won't pay them until contract is ratified (w/ higher wages!)
    DUES
  9. Then why do we feel ignored?
    “We have an open door policy.”
  10. How convenient!
    “We support unions, but we don't need one here!”
  11. This isn't true!
    “Union membership is on the decline.”
  12. Addressing our concerns will make the museum better
    “Unions are bad for our visitors”
  13. The union is made up of a super majority of staff!
    “The union is a 3rd party.”
  14. We are working together to improve the museum for all
    “The union will only cause tension.”
  15. We are exercising our right to organize to improve conditions here
    “We’re sorry.” or “Give us another chance.”
  16. AFSCME represents the most museum workers in the country
    “Have you done your research?”
  17. :-)
    “We’re a family.”
  18. Exactly!
    “Unprecedented times”
  19. There are other ways of organizing through collective action
    “The union may force you to go on strike.”
  20. Why haven't you been listening this whole time?
    “We’re listening.”
  21. Imagine how much better our benefits could be!
    "We offer very generous benefits"
  22. Why doesn't it feel that way?
    “We appreciate all the work you do.”
  23. We did! And we feel ignored!
    “Why didn’t you come to us first?"
  24. Inflation was 7% this year
    "We have very high pay for the industry"