Decker Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Decker, There's no better way to celebrate Labor Day than by appreciating our history. And, to add even more sizzle to your Labor Day celebration, I wanted to make sure you know about Union Plus’ Make My Labor Day Sweepstakes for a chance to win $500! IT'S EASY TO ENTER Visit the Make My Labor Day site at UnionPlus.org/UAWContest Vote for your Labor Hero Fill Out and submit the requested information to be entered to win P.S. I expect Walter Reuther to be a major contender. Yours in Solidarity, Dennis WilliamsUAW President UAW Solidarity House8000 East Jefferson AvenueDetroit, Michigan 48214 Hmmm.... how much was received for selling our e-mail adresses? Edited September 1, 2015 by Decker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-bert Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) What's next they will want our bank accounts.. Fuck these assholes Edited September 1, 2015 by Q-bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Decker Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) 14 days before the deadline of our labor contract. I guess there is some form of endorsement going on, according to Craines business our international president is receiving ringing endorsements from the corporations and big business as a whole. It's being reported that not only the corporations but Wall Street in general will meet with open arms our presidents idea of shredding off all of those benefits that are referred to as corporate liabilities, through the healthcare co-op that was given up to help the big 3 and help fend off any future concessions. I think a new standard has been set negotiations are still in the hush hush stages and all ready our union has befriended the corporate giants with the offerings to be come one of the country biggest health care administering co-op. Should I even wonder, can I even say it, what's in it for us? I can't wait to hear. Sure hope it's not big jimmy showing up at the local with that "you should be thankful" speech .... Decker Edited September 1, 2015 by Decker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Both Ford and UAW are being eerily quiet about these negotiations. I've never been on this side of it before, but I can remember reading a newspaper or turning on the local news and hearing little snippets by now. Is it by design? are they getting ready do throw something at us that's going to be groundbreaking? Will that end up boning us in the end? What about those of us displaced from MAP on temporary assignments? (This is hypothetically our last week if what the guys from International told us during orientation is true) Questions I know I would like an answer to, and I'm sure there's plenty of others that feel like me. And that's without bringing up the 2 pay tiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-bert Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Groundbreaking? U all Crack me up... Ford is going last. Plus our health care is gonna take a hit.. Maybe major... Then we will get raises but barely offset the cost of new 'exchange' Keep dreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusfrank Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Both Ford and UAW are being eerily quiet about these negotiations. I've never been on this side of it before, but I can remember reading a newspaper or turning on the local news and hearing little snippets by now. Is it by design? are they getting ready do throw something at us that's going to be groundbreaking? Will that end up boning us in the end? What about those of us displaced from MAP on temporary assignments? (This is hypothetically our last week if what the guys from International told us during orientation is true) Questions I know I would like an answer to, and I'm sure there's plenty of others that feel like me. And that's without bringing up the 2 pay tiers. Any word on what their going to do with you guys? Any word on Bringing most of you back to MAP to replace those who have left? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decker Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Trying to ignore Bert is a major issue around here lately, Fuzzy. I also think there is a multiple personality thing going on here too. Decker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Any word on what their going to do with you guys? Any word on Bringing most of you back to MAP to replace those who have left?Not a word. Like I said, hypothetically this is our last week for wherever our temporary assignments are. My supervisor and his supervisor here at FRAP seem to think I'm staying, but I think that's only because they haven't been told what's going on either. I hope I end up staying, I absolutely don't want to go back to MAP and be stuck on nights for the next 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Trying to ignore Bert is a major issue around here lately, Fuzzy. I also think there is a multiple personality thing going on here too. Decker It's actually pretty easy. Whenever I see his name, I just keep scrolling. Same with captain obvious and mr. Hinkydink or whatever he calls himself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drphil Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's endorsement you dumbass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-bert Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Keep scrolling.... Nothing to see here.. Pecker u scratch me up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-bert Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 What a great name fuzzy MO MO. Like he loves cows or what.... Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drphil Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Let me guess you're a union representative. Can't spell and defender of the stupid and lazy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice-capades Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's sometimes amusing to read the messages from UAW members when it's contract renewal time. All through the 60's, 70's, 80's the Big 3 gave in to the UAW to avoid plant shut downs due to a strike. They practically gave the UAW anything they wanted to avoid the repercussions of being shut down by the all powerful UAW. And along the way the members got more and more benefits including being paid during extended plant down time, closures and more. Now don't get me wrong but in the last couple of decades America has gotten a dose of reality and a good part of that is that corporations have to be profitable in order to stay in business and pay employees. Along the way politicians approved NAFTA which gave manufacturers a way to produce products at a lower cost and send them back to the USA without penalty. And further along the way General Motors and Chrysler went to the taxpayers for a bailout that the politicians gave them because how could they have possibly planned ahead for the cyclical nature of the economy and/or the automotive business. Think that Donald Trump can fine Ford or any other company with a 35% tariff for bring goods across the border, then find a way for Congress to repeal NAFTA! General Motors got the bailout due to a sense that they were just too big to let fail. Chrysler on the other hand was a pure gift to Fiat since there were no interested parties. How ironic that it's now basically Jeep that is producing the profits that are keeping Fiat afloat while FCA's CEO is desperately seeking a merger of sorts with GM. Further adventures to follow! Somehow a company named Ford foresaw and planned ahead, raised the capital necessary to invest in the future of the company and transformed its entire product portfolio and in turn earned the respect of taxpayers and shareholders alike. Ford has invested billions of dollars in its plants and hired tens of thousands of additional employees in recent years to further support its plan going forward for an even more vibrant, successful company for both its employees and shareholders alike. It has historically had a very good relationship with the UAW and no doubt will be for many years. Ford and the UAW will reach and agreement that not only makes sense in general but for all parties concerned. Jobs will be secure, product production plans will be put in place, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptObvious Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's always interesting to see a non employee in the employee section. Btw great Wall o txt post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's always interesting to see a non employee in the employee section. Btw great Wall o txt post. He's an employee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptObvious Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 He's an employeeOh u vouchING for him... Now I know that's messed up... ThanksStill a great Wall of txt of nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusfrank Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Not a word. Like I said, hypothetically this is our last week for wherever our temporary assignments are. My supervisor and his supervisor here at FRAP seem to think I'm staying, but I think that's only because they haven't been told what's going on either. I hope I end up staying, I absolutely don't want to go back to MAP and be stuck on nights for the next 10 years. Wouldn't surprise me to some of you guys coming back to MAP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERDEMOCRAT Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) Can't we all just smoke weed and have gay sex? Edited September 1, 2015 by SUPERDEMOCRAT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decker Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
focusfrank Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 It's sometimes amusing to read the messages from UAW members when it's contract renewal time. All through the 60's, 70's, 80's the Big 3 gave in to the UAW to avoid plant shut downs due to a strike. They practically gave the UAW anything they wanted to avoid the repercussions of being shut down by the all powerful UAW. And along the way the members got more and more benefits including being paid during extended plant down time, closures and more. Now don't get me wrong but in the last couple of decades America has gotten a dose of reality and a good part of that is that corporations have to be profitable in order to stay in business and pay employees. Along the way politicians approved NAFTA which gave manufacturers a way to produce products at a lower cost and send them back to the USA without penalty. And further along the way General Motors and Chrysler went to the taxpayers for a bailout that the politicians gave them because how could they have possibly planned ahead for the cyclical nature of the economy and/or the automotive business. Think that Donald Trump can fine Ford or any other company with a 35% tariff for bring goods across the border, then find a way for Congress to repeal NAFTA! General Motors got the bailout due to a sense that they were just too big to let fail. Chrysler on the other hand was a pure gift to Fiat since there were no interested parties. How ironic that it's now basically Jeep that is producing the profits that are keeping Fiat afloat while FCA's CEO is desperately seeking a merger of sorts with GM. Further adventures to follow! Somehow a company named Ford foresaw and planned ahead, raised the capital necessary to invest in the future of the company and transformed its entire product portfolio and in turn earned the respect of taxpayers and shareholders alike. Ford has invested billions of dollars in its plants and hired tens of thousands of additional employees in recent years to further support its plan going forward for an even more vibrant, successful company for both its employees and shareholders alike. It has historically had a very good relationship with the UAW and no doubt will be for many years. Ford and the UAW will reach and agreement that not only makes sense in general but for all parties concerned. Jobs will be secure, product production plans will be put in place, etc. The reason FMC was in the good'financial shape it was when Chrysler and GM needed help to survive was only because all of its profit wasn't only in the auto industry, they had other things not in the auto industry to sell off, while the others didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptObvious Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Obviously yup, just like pecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decker Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) yup, just like pecker Do you cartoon characters all get together and check out each others super powers? Sittin in the back of the theater and take turns getting in berts face? This board hasn`t been this enfected for a very long time...... Edited September 1, 2015 by Decker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptObvious Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 (edited) couple issues here ecker, its 'sit in' not 'sittin' also 'infected' not 'enfected' hey deckloser, u a redneck? lmao Edited September 1, 2015 by CaptObvious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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