The T/A is only guaranteeing ONE reservations center until the end of the new contract in 2011. At that time, they will have the option to move to Bama.Hawk said:The CWA should be commended for working thoroughly to protect their membership and also see that the company reached its numbers that will enable us to return to profitability.
Every local president supported the proposal. The buyout is very generous. The rate is $17, going to $18.60 in 3 years. Outsourcing is not permanent.
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How can you say this? Union management, unlike company management, is obligated to serve the interests of their membership, the working class, not their own best interests. Sure, there may be the rare exception to this philosophy, but by and large union management acts in that manner which does indeed best serve the working class.bobcat said:Anything in this proposal will somehow benefit the company (and the CWA) NOT the employees.[post="205771"][/post]
PITbull said:What will ratify CWA will be the "buy out" for many.
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bobcat said:Just about everyone wants out. You need to look at it rationally. You need to look at the "buy out amount" and how it will be distributed, over what period of time, taxes and if it is over a period of time, do you have the confidence that this downtrodden company will still be around to complete the payout. Take into consideration the duration of health benefits and who it will cover in your family and what is the portion that you will have to pay. Then figure out how quickly you will go through the money that is left after taxes. Then compare it to what you would make with unemployment plus the likelyhood that if there is a massive lay off unemployment benefits maybe extended for possibly six to twelve months longer. Check options for health insurance and aid for health insurance for yourself and/or your children. Also consider with a layoff the state aid for further education.
Do your homework!
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