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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 14:19:45 GMT
I really dont understand why the union is worried about 25 drivers who want paper checks if u have driect deposit theres no change im voting yes. Kritina my question for u is why the threat of taking away .5 percent if we dont sign. The Company actually thought in reverse of how this is being portrayed. We looked at it as a bonus/incentive for settling on time and peacefully so as not to worry the riding public for months on end. Thank you for the question.
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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 14:22:40 GMT
If we are only getting vouchers for uniforms, you know we are all going to use them all up every year out of spite. Therefore the only way this is a a cost saving measure for the company is if you get a kick back from the supplier. Where does that money go? Whose pocket does it line? That is a completely inaccurate statement. There is no kickback from any vendor.
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Post by Budman on Oct 7, 2015 14:34:41 GMT
Do you chargeable call out sick days start at contract signing or our existing sick days going to count also
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Post by anonymous on Oct 7, 2015 14:40:37 GMT
Now that everyone has aired their take are you willing to come back to the negotiating table if voted down on your proposal?
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Post by anonymous on Oct 7, 2015 14:49:08 GMT
I really dont understand why the union is worried about 25 drivers who want paper checks if u have driect deposit theres no change im voting yes. Kritina my question for u is why the threat of taking away .5 percent if we dont sign. The Company actually thought in reverse of how this is being portrayed. We looked at it as a bonus/incentive for settling on time and peacefully so as not to worry the riding public for months on end. Thank you for the question. [br I guess that is where the mistake was made . Threats never solve anything but I understand it. A lot of people were upset at the name calling during negotiations . It seems like the company thinks very low of its employees. What happened to dealing in a fair and professional manner? Most Operators are decent hard working people who just wants to make a decent living without all the added stress
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Post by Budman on Oct 7, 2015 14:58:19 GMT
Do you chargeable call out sick days start at contract signing or our existing sick days going to count also sorry using auto texting my question is do chargeable absences start at contract signing or are existing absences going to count against us
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Post by Budman on Oct 7, 2015 15:10:48 GMT
Do you chargeable call out sick days start at contract signing or our existing sick days going to count also sorry using auto texting my question is do chargeable absences start at contract signing or are existing absences going to count against us apparently my question isn't vulgar or offensive enough to get a response this is the fourth time I've asked on this forum and still haven't gotten an answer I must be doing something wrong
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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 15:42:05 GMT
sorry using auto texting my question is do chargeable absences start at contract signing or are existing absences going to count against us apparently my question isn't vulgar or offensive enough to get a response this is the fourth time I've asked on this forum and still haven't gotten an answer I must be doing something wrong Dear Budman, My apologies I didn't understand your question initially. Thank you for clarifying. This is a detail that we need to first discuss with your bargaining unit. Good question; we will clarify upon speaking with the ATU.
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Post by Dave on Oct 7, 2015 15:46:24 GMT
When the contract is ratified from that date forward is when a sick day would be deemed chargeable.
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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 15:46:53 GMT
The Company actually thought in reverse of how this is being portrayed. We looked at it as a bonus/incentive for settling on time and peacefully so as not to worry the riding public for months on end. Thank you for the question. [br I guess that is where the mistake was made . Threats never solve anything but I understand it. A lot of people were upset at the name calling during negotiations . It seems like the company thinks very low of its employees. What happened to dealing in a fair and professional manner? Most Operators are decent hard working people who just wants to make a decent living without all the added stress Thank you for taking the time to commennt. The Company absolutely values its employees and thinks highly of them. I can assure you NO employees were called any names by the Company. We want a peaceful settlement as much as you and would really like to have professional negotiations done in good faith.
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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 15:50:30 GMT
Now that everyone has aired their take are you willing to come back to the negotiating table if voted down on your proposal? The Conpany is hopeful that the contract will be ratified after this week's voting. To this date, your exclusive bargaining unit, the ATU, has not requested the Company to return to the table to discuss or clarify anything.
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Post by anonymous on Oct 7, 2015 16:07:46 GMT
[br I guess that is where the mistake was made . Threats never solve anything but I understand it. A lot of people were upset at the name calling during negotiations . It seems like the company thinks very low of its employees. What happened to dealing in a fair and professional manner? Most Operators are decent hard working people who just wants to make a decent living without all the added stress Thank you for taking the time to commennt. The Company absolutely values its employees and thinks highly of them. I can assure you NO employees were called any names by the Company. We want a peaceful settlement as much as you and would really like to have professional negotiations done in good faith. That's not what we were told Katrina. It was my understanding that your lead negotiator Tom thinks we are all a bunch of idiots. You may value Operators but apperently he does not . How can we trust anything he says when he thinks of us as bottom feeding scum. What did we ever do to him?
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Post by Budman on Oct 7, 2015 16:18:23 GMT
When the contract is ratified from that date forward is when a sick day would be deemed chargeable. thanks Dave
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Post by Katrina Heineking on Oct 7, 2015 16:26:58 GMT
Thank you for taking the time to commennt. The Company absolutely values its employees and thinks highly of them. I can assure you NO employees were called any names by the Company. We want a peaceful settlement as much as you and would really like to have professional negotiations done in good faith. That's not what we were told Katrina. It was my understanding that your lead negotiator Tom thinks we are all a bunch of idiots. You may value Operators but apperently he does not . How can we trust anything he says when he thinks of us as bottom feeding scum. What did we ever do to him? Tom did not call the Operators idiots. When we handed our final offer and Bob and Micharl immediately got up to leave without allowing for any dialogue to discuss, Tom made the comment that Bob and Michsel were acting like idiots. While, I agree, that's not the most professional thing to say, it was not directed at our employees; just at the frustration of not being able to continue to discuss issues at the table. I hope this helps clarify.
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Post by Budman on Oct 7, 2015 19:31:17 GMT
Thank you for taking the time to commennt. The Company absolutely values its employees and thinks highly of them. I can assure you NO employees were called any names by the Company. We want a peaceful settlement as much as you and would really like to have professional negotiations done in good faith. In observance of contract negotiations past and present, its absolutely obvious that Katrina and Dave Todd are much different than their predecessors. I implore anyone to give a factual instance of wrong doing by either of them. That having been said, I am a member in good standing with my Union Local 1433. I do not support the negative accusations made by supposed "Union Members" on this blog. What I do support is reclaiming the integrity of this profession. We get $300 a year for uniforms, and the majority don't use it for the purpose it's intended. There are operators that look homeless. We asked for first sick day paid in the last negotiations, got it, and have spent the last 3 years using it to cripple the scheduling process. If you don't like the debit card proposal, be responsible and open an account with a credit union. The reasoning for its implication makes perfect sense. The union is currently suggesting that we vote no on this offer, but they're not saying why. Unless someone can tell me specifically, and intelligently why we should vote it down, I will vote to accept this proposal. My name is Richard Lea. likewise
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