tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post6143047454314449908..comments2023-04-23T00:52:09.478-04:00Comments on Newburgh Can Plant Negotiation And Election Information: Next Negotiation Meetings Begin July 25: Support Your RepsA Progressive Hudson Valley Unionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15782577132189497110noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-33888205303396539612011-06-27T09:21:32.062-04:002011-06-27T09:21:32.062-04:00It's like a bad joke. Management continues to ...It's like a bad joke. Management continues to make bad decisions, implements them, and when they fail, as the workers said they would, management holds us responsible.<br /><br />Time and time again.<br /><br />The way management runs this place, it could be a sitcom.Alfalfanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-91697450036038371162011-06-26T07:17:48.864-04:002011-06-26T07:17:48.864-04:00Has anyone heard the story how MCC is now asking u...Has anyone heard the story how MCC is now asking us if they have the results of the survey right.Now they want a survey about the survey .Just to make sure they have it right.For almost 15 months we have told them what the problem is and they STILL don't get it. They will never understand because they can't see through all the bullshit they throw out there.ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS RAISING THE SURVEY NUMBER.Maybe if you listened once in awhile,and really cared about us you would know what you have done wrong to all of us for 23 years!Oh I argee on the Tv thing if you walk in and it's on their shitty staions turn it off. Someday we will have control of the remote like they do in the breweries.That's just another thing they like to control ,and they fuck that up also.Stay strong the best days of making cans are right around the corner when that contrct is signed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-6367357244305651012011-06-26T00:16:31.556-04:002011-06-26T00:16:31.556-04:00didja ever wonder why management insists there be ...didja ever wonder why management insists there be a tv in the break room with only access to 'news channels'? maybe it's because they understand that watching that bullshit is divisive and in THEIR best interest...<br /><br />just say no to corporate tv whether it's fox, msnbc, cnn or whatever....don't let the talking heads do your talking for you!<br /><br />"we must hang together, or assuredly we will all hang separately"my no has turned to YES!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-69157243672132753362011-06-25T10:23:37.349-04:002011-06-25T10:23:37.349-04:00u suck the blood out of cold dead eels while enjoy...u suck the blood out of cold dead eels while enjoying self contemplation. get over yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-11038490462963898162011-06-25T10:07:48.697-04:002011-06-25T10:07:48.697-04:00hey 10.29 poster. you think that it's just uni...hey 10.29 poster. you think that it's just union dues that go to those groups. If you think that then it's time for you to do your homework. I happen to do a lot of homework in that area. If you don't think all of the fortune 500 companies don't send money in that same direction then here's a news flash. look up there tax filings. look up where most of there hidden tax money goes. what there charitable programs might be. There fortune 500 for a reason they know how to hide and make more money doing it.<br />on another subject are you in love with van jones? you keep bringing him up! <br />just wondering.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-42707280373806829682011-06-25T08:29:32.667-04:002011-06-25T08:29:32.667-04:00Sam, some people cannot be helped. Sorry about the...Sam, some people cannot be helped. Sorry about the wacko.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-28747323289567596152011-06-25T00:09:40.091-04:002011-06-25T00:09:40.091-04:00Hey 10:29 it's just this... like the Republica...Hey 10:29 it's just this... like the Republicans said that, the Democrats did this, it'll never be perfect.... However until this point in time YOUR opinion didn't matter .... NOW IT DOES !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-73769586357244818832011-06-24T23:46:06.145-04:002011-06-24T23:46:06.145-04:00Enough about the commies already. Go back to your ...Enough about the commies already. Go back to your bomb shelter where you'll be safe. 7:58- the other plants got 2% wage increase and a $1 bump on the pension multiplier. That should be a good starting point for us and then an additional 1% to even out the dues after we start. Certainly we all would like more but a clean 3% is fair and deserved. Have faith in our negotiators to get the best possible deal out there. I am sure if the offer is inadequate, Sam and the team won't bring it back for us to consider. Be patient and think big!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-8125295213550248522011-06-24T22:29:46.437-04:002011-06-24T22:29:46.437-04:00AFL-CIO Union Chief Pledges 12 Million Workers to ...AFL-CIO Union Chief Pledges 12 Million Workers to Communist Van Jones' Progressive Tea Party.<br /><br />With the help of friends like MoveOn, SEIU, Campaign for America’s Future and AFL-CIO the Communist Van Jones pledges to cripple The American Dream.<br /><br />You want a reason to avoid unions? Your dues will funnel their way to anti-American, self-avowed Communist Van Jones' movement.<br /><br />Don't believe me? <br /><br />Time for you to do some homework:<br /><br />http://www.theblaze.com/stories/afl-cio-union-chief-pledges-12-million-workers-to-van-jones-progressive-tea-party/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-8249525407597606412011-06-24T20:54:22.513-04:002011-06-24T20:54:22.513-04:00It was a hard day--We did our best--we all helped ...It was a hard day--We did our best--we all helped each other out when we could---and we were safe...Hopefully tomorrow will be better..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-15956416859562523922011-06-24T20:04:39.700-04:002011-06-24T20:04:39.700-04:00How did the plant run today?How did the plant run today?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-9899983922067082932011-06-24T18:11:35.803-04:002011-06-24T18:11:35.803-04:00hey no voter, why don't you come up with a goo...hey no voter, why don't you come up with a good reason why you would want to vote no? see you sort of bring up a good point.<br /> AT LEAST RIGHT NOW YOU DO HAVE A SAY A(VOTE) WHAT DID YOU HAVE BEFORE??????? <br />I'LL TELL YOU . YOU HAD JORGE FIGHTING IN ST LOUIS FOR US. HA,HA <br />REMEMBER THAT LINE.<br />WHAT A JOKE THAT LINE WAS. <br /><br />FOR THE LIFE OF ME AFTER ALL THE BROKEN PROMISES AND SAME OLD SPEECHES ABOUT THE THINGS WE NEED TO DO I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY SOMEONE WOULD (NOT) NOT WANT TO HAVE A SAY IN OUR AND YOUR OWN FUTURE. WOW AMAZING. <br /><br />I'LL WAIT FOR YOUR GOOD REASONS. BUT I WON'T HOLD MY BREATH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-44496861787975344242011-06-24T14:58:22.635-04:002011-06-24T14:58:22.635-04:00Thanks Sam, Steve, John and the rest of the IBEW f...Thanks Sam, Steve, John and the rest of the IBEW for taking care of us. You the Reps are special people who are dedicated to the needs of all of us. Even our Handicapped Employees ( 730am ) have a say now in our process. I'm grateful for the say I now have and the gag order that sure now exists on Superman. Things are looking up with still lots to improve on with our imput. If for any reason this changes we will be a force to be reckoned with together as one.IT'S ALL GOODnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-80669839092616619772011-06-24T08:35:34.736-04:002011-06-24T08:35:34.736-04:007:30 The union did go through, remember, its been ...7:30 The union did go through, remember, its been helping our team members create a contract that Everyone had the ability to give input. The majority voted yes,already and has given their ideas and concerns to build the contract.<br /> I think your lagging everyone else.Its evident your a little slower than the rest. About 9 months. Dont worry though we will still help you when you need it.Wallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-70617553074521796082011-06-24T08:32:05.253-04:002011-06-24T08:32:05.253-04:00730am, vote no? to what, a contract? wait and see ...730am, vote no? to what, a contract? wait and see what sam and the crew reps get for us. they are working hard to get us more money. they know that money is very important to us. they will not sell us out or let us down. july is almost here. i'm going to wait till i have a contract in hand before i make up my mind to vote yes or no to the contract. u should do the same.fat bottom girlsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-83877343172224380342011-06-24T07:58:26.123-04:002011-06-24T07:58:26.123-04:00What kind of wage and benefit package did the othe...What kind of wage and benefit package did the other MCC plants receive this year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-29291562121825314802011-06-24T07:48:20.057-04:002011-06-24T07:48:20.057-04:00Vote NO on what genius?Vote NO on what genius?Call Belvuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-62440249553631904802011-06-24T07:30:19.796-04:002011-06-24T07:30:19.796-04:00IF the union doesnt go through will we expect a bi...IF the union doesnt go through will we expect a bill from 363? Vote NOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-39513945451915949772011-06-23T21:14:37.779-04:002011-06-23T21:14:37.779-04:00363 hasnt received a penny from day one from us. Y...363 hasnt received a penny from day one from us. Yet Sam has been there to answer any question, aid in any defense,straighten out what ever he could under the law. He hasnt whined, bitched, or complained. He has worked countless hours helping us prepare and organize. The people that work with him have been professional,and stood by our side. he has defended the people and always looked at and discussed the other point of view. He has always asked us what we thought was right, and questioned why? 363 and the brotherhood has supported our cause, and never bad mouthed our company. Sam and the IBEW has questioned the mindset of some of its management but understands that for the people to be succesful, so does the company. <br /> I am grateful for Sam Fratto's efforts to aid us. I hear from team members everyday that they are proud and glad that we have chosen 363 to stand by our side.<br /> Sam and 363 are the balance that Newburgh MCC has needed for years. Management doesnt like to admit it but it works.<br /> The end of July will be here soon.The contract has been shaped, and molded. All thats left is the motivation for us employees.Keep the plant moving forward, we are almost there.Iamaunionmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-68134397715500292772011-06-23T07:32:46.988-04:002011-06-23T07:32:46.988-04:00Hasnt cost me 1% yet. Well maybe it has. Let's...Hasnt cost me 1% yet. Well maybe it has. Let's get this contract done so we can stop delaying a needed increase. Looking to the July meetings. Go 363.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-2066116906098967982011-06-23T05:40:17.659-04:002011-06-23T05:40:17.659-04:00I want to thank the shop stewards they are doing a...I want to thank the shop stewards they are doing a great job!! I get a chance to help ever now and then and it makes me feel proud to see so much concern about our fellow team members.<br />Sam thank you for uniting us....Keep up the good work.Lets get the plant running having managers like Kevin,John,Matt we feel like real employees again they are doing a great job..hopefully it will stay that way has we move forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-85929572524948516902011-06-23T04:22:26.615-04:002011-06-23T04:22:26.615-04:008:42, is that response really worth 1%? What if 8:...8:42, is that response really worth 1%? What if 8:26 had important reasons for missing a couple days of work and could not get a swap? We are a union now! Start acting like it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-38110501660219665482011-06-22T20:42:19.419-04:002011-06-22T20:42:19.419-04:00Dont worry about your attendance, just show up to ...Dont worry about your attendance, just show up to work and you wont have any problems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-37698065826093127662011-06-22T20:26:17.003-04:002011-06-22T20:26:17.003-04:00Does anyone have a copy of our attendance policy? ...Does anyone have a copy of our attendance policy? I want to know if im in danger of being in trouble. I cant get an answer, please help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8779589689215757737.post-10242042828504332502011-06-22T19:22:10.579-04:002011-06-22T19:22:10.579-04:00I agree with Rick. Bring any issues you have to yo...I agree with Rick. Bring any issues you have to your shop steward, no matter how small the issue. Cause it can become a big issue in a very small amount of time.<br /><br />Stay strong, Stay solidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com