Strike
05.07.04 (9:52 am) [edit]
In about 30 minutes C is going to find out if his life will be taken over by SBC. Heh.
The union is possibly going to be on strike for up to 8 weeks, as reported by the tards on TV. My hubby unfortunately won't benefit from the extended vacation, as he is in management. (Not that it's a real vacation. The poor people in the union won't get paid a dime for as long as they decide to sit out. )
If they do go out, he will have to work a required 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. For as long as it continues.. The worst part is that no one will be doing his job while he's gone! He estimates a 6 month set back in his own job if they do go out for the estimated 8 weeks. That sucks if you ask me!
There is one serious benefit though... He will get "comp pay" for all of the extra hours. They can't call it overtime pay but IMO that's exactly what it is. I think they deserve it! Someone has to be there to keep the company running. Several of the engineers in his office will have to travel very far away from their families to make up for the lack of manpower in other offices. Tim, his best friend, will have to spend all of this time in Beaumont. (Which is about 8 hours from us!) The money is nice, but not worth it. This will be hell on everyone if it happens. I'm hoping that they come to some type of agreement.
I don't think I could manage for 8 weeks without C here.. I really don't. Krista may have to move in with me. :wink:
The union is possibly going to be on strike for up to 8 weeks, as reported by the tards on TV. My hubby unfortunately won't benefit from the extended vacation, as he is in management. (Not that it's a real vacation. The poor people in the union won't get paid a dime for as long as they decide to sit out. )
If they do go out, he will have to work a required 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. For as long as it continues.. The worst part is that no one will be doing his job while he's gone! He estimates a 6 month set back in his own job if they do go out for the estimated 8 weeks. That sucks if you ask me!
There is one serious benefit though... He will get "comp pay" for all of the extra hours. They can't call it overtime pay but IMO that's exactly what it is. I think they deserve it! Someone has to be there to keep the company running. Several of the engineers in his office will have to travel very far away from their families to make up for the lack of manpower in other offices. Tim, his best friend, will have to spend all of this time in Beaumont. (Which is about 8 hours from us!) The money is nice, but not worth it. This will be hell on everyone if it happens. I'm hoping that they come to some type of agreement.
I don't think I could manage for 8 weeks without C here.. I really don't. Krista may have to move in with me. :wink:
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.07.04 (1:06 pm)
We officially have a "stay of execution" until Monday.
Ugh. The agony of the wait is KILLIN ME.
posted by: Daisymae (reply)
post date: 05.07.04 (1:33 pm)
I'm here for you if you need me!! (but...you know that already I hope!)
posted by: SSWarrior (reply)
post date: 05.07.04 (3:43 pm)
well that sucks sorry to hear that
posted by: islandArtist (reply)
post date: 05.08.04 (7:57 am)
I would not bless a strike on my absolute worst enemie. Been there, survived that.
I really hope it doesn't happen- it is in the company's best interest to avoid it though.... right??
Good luck!
posted by: dumblondegirl (reply)
post date: 05.09.04 (4:19 am)
They SHOULD give comp pay since they aren't paying the union workers anything. And then afterwords your hubby deserves a big fat raise. Hope it works out for you all.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.10.04 (8:04 am)
Reply to: islandArtist
Thanks hun. It would be in everyones best interest to settle this thing... but I think they may be stubborn enough to go thru with it. Ugh. We will see here in a little while.
posted by: JennsAbsent (reply)
post date: 05.10.04 (8:15 am)
Reply to: dumblondegirl
Heh. From your fingers to the companies ears. :D
We can only hope.
