At this time, to the best of my knowledge, everyone who was on layoff has been called back to work. Some of those who were called back had already found work elsewhere, so they did not return.
When people ask questions like "What kind
of a Union would allow this to go on", they are understandably upset about the situation.
I am a Shop Stewart in this Union and
proud of it. I can say that this Union will
respond to any unfair or illegal actions that
the Employer may take. It's is incumbent on
all of the Union workers, through their Shop
Stewards, to voice their objections and
constructive opinions on how we need
to address those things that bother us.
If there are any violations of our Contactual Rights, we need to know about it and go after it immediately. If there is new
contractual language needed to protect our
rights, the Stewards can ask for it in our next round of Contract Negotiations.
Ask your Shop Stewards if they are participating in the Monthly Steward Committee meetings. If not, let them E-Mail
me at
[email protected] and I will assist them.
I work for NEMF for 12 years and I have
earned a good living here. I have been able to
maintain a middle class life style with a nice
house in a suburban setting. I have put 2 children through college and the third one is in the process.
Please don't bash the Company and please don't bash my Union. There's and old saying "You don't know what you've got till it's gone" that's very
appropriate here. Work with me and the rest
of your Shop Stewards to make a good thing better, not to tear it down.