blkdragon

grounded
2003-11-07 23:05:50 (UTC)

Fuck a Union

I was handed a letter yesterday, it stated that I had 30
days to join the union or suffer termination of employment.
When I was hired by the owner of the company, he bought
the company I was working for, I was told that I didn't
have to join the union if I didn't choose to.
The owner had a meeting today, discussing the union policy
and the fact that his hands are tied by contract and he
asked for a show of hands of those employees that
requested to join, none were raised. I've been angry
enough to hurt the person responsible for this turn of
events, this affects my family and it seems to be a
strongarm tactic.
If a robber accosts me on the street, I have viable
options, in this situation the options are a choice of the
lesser evil. Member or unemployment. Been a union member
before, they never did anything for me and I don't see
that this one will be any different, I pay dues for no
services.
Wondering if a rep from the KKK will be in tomorrow,
telling me I have to join them now too. (lol)
I believe the lay-offs begin next week, the owner is
wondering how the company will absorb the upcoming cost
increases and we're (the employees) wondering how we'll
deal with the possible impending pay cuts and weekly
costs. I'm not as angry now, another hand dealt by life,
gotta play it to the best of my ability. Can't allow my
son's to believe that there may be situations beyond their
control. Have to look for a way to turn this negative
into a positive, or at least gain a level of control over
it.
We'll see what we see in the upcoming days.......




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