Originally Posted by Baron50

Those comments do not make much sense. How is the union helping the company “keep money out of our pockets?” Are you saying that if the union just plays ball with management, they will give everyone a raise for no good reason? Sorry, I think you may not understand what motivates them.

I am not sure how to “cut them some slack” this is not a junior versus senior issue, as you would introduce into this discussion, it’s about a pay raise for everyone. Are you saying a strike would hurt the junior more than the senior? That dog doesn’t hunt, obviously everyone will be affected differently. If you would like your particular seniority group to have a greater “piece of the pie” that is another thread entirely, I would rather have a bigger pie.

You ask, “Why keep trying the same thing.” Well, you may have missed it, but starting the process for a withdrawal of services is unlike anything that has been done before in this round of negotiations. The ancillary benefit is the cost to the corporation, that helps them do the math. I agree, picketing the terminal and inflatable pigs won’t get it anymore and the courts have taken away the other tools. If this wasn’t a bold move, why are you so exercised about it?

Your east versus west coast comment is divisive, we need to put the politics behind, it only creates discord and destroys unity while playing into management’s hands. Also, don’t you think calling someone “Slick” is a bit rude?

Baron50