Originally Posted by
TurboDog
I'm not so sure I understand what you guys are saying. If the company were to relocate the entire company and force everyone to move, then yes you would either move, or quit. I'm not sure how you guys see the senior guys saying that they should be able to choose where the company does business just because they are senior. I don't ever hear guys saying that. I do hear guys responding though to thoughts of moving business to an unpleasant place just to get guys to quit though(which by the way is a very unrealistic practice.) The company will shed whether they move business or not.
If you are not sure of ANY industry where the senior folks of a seniority system are due entitlement, then you haven't looked. That is simply how a seniority system works. That is definitely how a unionized system works. Look at the UAW. Tell those senior folks that have put in 20+ years to quit shouting. Not likely.....
As far as the buyouts go, the deadline closes on the 23rd of Feb. After that, whatever happens with displacement happens. I highly doubt there will be another package offered after this one hasn't really been successful.
Turbodog,
You misread my statement. Please read it again, 'cause I believe we might be agreeing on some points.
Btw, the only entitlement seniority affords a person is an early choice. Whether that is schedule, position, advancement, etc. It does not guarantee where or how a company is going to do business just because of domicile. I do not want to advance at the result of someone's lost job. But if the company "shifts regions" and those above me are not willing/able to move/commute with it, then it's a different story.
Btw, please point out ANY industry where the senior rank and file employees tell the company what they are entitled to.