Archive for August 2011
They’re Holding Our Grievance Money Hostage

by Gary Walkowicz
The “Equity of Sacrifice” grievance is scheduled for arbitration September 15. But many people believe that the money for the grievance will be put into our new contract.
But why the hell should it be part of the new contract?.
August 29, 2011
Don't Sell Your Children Out!

by Nick Waun
Since the tiered wage was introduced, it has been with us like the tail on a dog. And long after the dog died, the tail has continued to wag…The next generation is being segregated and discriminated against. Seniority workers are being.
August 13, 2011
If we don’t get rid of 2-tier, we will all be 2nd tier one day.

by Gary Walkowicz
In 2007, when permanent 2-tier jobs were negotiated at Ford, GM and Chrysler, it may have been the biggest pay cut in this country’s history. $28-an-hour jobs instantly became $14-an-hour jobs. For the next generation of autoworkers,.
August 8, 2011