Saturday, November 7, 2009
Strike?
P's employer could let the union strike. For 3 years the current contract has been extended. The last extended date was Oct. 30th. Yesterday P got a letter in the mail, that said if contact negotiations are not reached by Nov. 13th, the union will strike. I'm really having a hard time believing that a big grocery chain would really let the union employees strike so close the the holiday season, (union employees make up most of the adult employees) just seems like the company would lose a lot of money by, bad publicity and if they have to hire new employees thus poorly run stores. Maybe in there is wishful thinking, and a lot of fear too. Raises and insurance premiums I think is the bottom line in the stale between the two sides. While paying $800 a year for insurance premiums is not a lot, compared to other companies, it's a lot when you've never had to pay premiums before. Without P's income we would be in some serious financial problems.
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Oh, I think they will let them strike. There are far too many people out of work who want the jobs. There are so many people without health insurance at all, and many people paying $800 a month. The union is totally screwing the employees by not conceding. I don't think Fry's will get bad publicity. EVERYONE I have talked to about this thinks the union is insane for not accepting what Fry's is offering. The economy sucks and it is hurting everyone, union employees are not exempt from having to make some sacrifice, such as the pittance they are being asked to pay for health insurance. The employees and their families will suffer, but it's the union's fault, not Fry's.
And, I can't imagine how scared you must be right now. I would be terrified. Praying for you guys.
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