Originally posted by Bayouboy
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Originally posted by Bayouboy View PostYes. Because I worked a chit load of overtime like I have for the 30+ years while others work 40 hrs a week and tell you how tough they have it
So, lets talk about that boys and girls.
Haha. You’re bragging to the wrong person about the number of hrs you worked and overtime you got paid for. A slow week for me is 55hrs. Normal is over 60. All salaried.
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The problem with Unions is that companies know that no one wants or simply can’t afford to strike. Big home mortgage, boats, motorcycles, etc. I will say that I am grateful for what I get paid and my benefits. Those are the result of Unions fighting for better wages and benefits. Companies are getting rid of Pensions and other benefits or replacing them with less desirable packages. I’m not complaining. Happy to be employed.
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Originally posted by Bullseye07 View PostHaha. You’re bragging to the wrong person about the number of hrs you worked and overtime you got paid for. A slow week for me is 55hrs. Normal is over 60. All salaried.
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Originally posted by dc1986 View Post“Employer taxes pay for unemployment benefits. Employers pay unemployment insurance taxes and reimbursements that support unemployment benefit payments to workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.”
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Originally posted by Bullseye07 View PostHaha. You’re bragging to the wrong person about the number of hrs you worked and overtime you got paid for. A slow week for me is 55hrs. Normal is over 60. All salaried.
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If you enjoy being salary more power to you. I have had that chance many times over. I just don’t like working for free.
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Originally posted by Bayouboy View PostNot bragging. Just telling you the facts. I know what I signed up for and I am glad to do it. Working holidays, nights, weekends, in the weather, all part of it. All we expect is for the company to follow the contract they signed. If they did not like the contract they should not have signed it.
If you enjoy being salary more power to you. I have had that chance many times over. I just don’t like working for free.
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Originally posted by Bayouboy View PostI am not involved with their negotiations.
Your statement earlier, ‘If they did not like the contract they should have not signed it’ is what it comes down to in all negotiations, if one or both sides isn’t satisfied they don’t have to sign. There’s typically consequences for signing it along with consequences for not signing. I know great folks on both sides of this negotiation, overall it’s not a great situation for anyone. Fingers crossed they can reach a resolution sooner rather than later.
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out here where I work there there are no unions to speak of. when a company tries to get a little too controlling it's easy to pack up your tools and move to the next place down the road. the companies are forced to compete for skilled labor so there are good benefits and usually decent raises. its rare for someone to spend more than 6 years at one company due to the competition offering more per hour and lots of OT. we have experienced diesel mechanics making 150k+
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Originally posted by Tyrex750 View PostWho would leave a job making 50 bucks a hr and sitting in a control room. I know plenty operator's and they have it made, but its not easy to get a job with a plant anymore.
Hopefully an agreement can be reached in the near future.
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