MacGyver
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No, the stubborn union members voted no. Guess they didn't like having a job in these tough economic times.
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No, the stubborn union members voted no. Guess they didn't like having a job in these tough economic times.
Trim'd Up
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Where did you read that? That is a well thought out and written post.:sifone:
I am definatly not for the unions but I wonder if they feel they can get a differant company in there that is not in such a volital industry. Like someone said oshkosh truck was looking at the property. I would think they would have to have some sort of plan (the union) but maybe they really are that stupid. Does this mean that every member or employee voted?
MacGyver
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I love this comment left on the FDL Reporter website:
You union lovers are a bunch of CHUMPS. Yeah you screwed the local economy but I love it. I'll be buying your ATV's, snowmobiles, boat's, and houses at firesale prices while your all fighting it out for the few minimum wage jobs left in FdL. Good riddens when your unemployment runs out. No more Friday night fish frys, watching the Packers on your expanded digital cable, or going up north for hunting. You'll be eating fried spam on Friday's, having a buddy hold the rabbit ears on the TV so you get better reception, and be shooting goffers in the back yard for fun. You better hope Obama's universal health care passes. No one's going to hire your obese butt with high blood pressure and diabetes.
You union lovers are a bunch of CHUMPS. Yeah you screwed the local economy but I love it. I'll be buying your ATV's, snowmobiles, boat's, and houses at firesale prices while your all fighting it out for the few minimum wage jobs left in FdL. Good riddens when your unemployment runs out. No more Friday night fish frys, watching the Packers on your expanded digital cable, or going up north for hunting. You'll be eating fried spam on Friday's, having a buddy hold the rabbit ears on the TV so you get better reception, and be shooting goffers in the back yard for fun. You better hope Obama's universal health care passes. No one's going to hire your obese butt with high blood pressure and diabetes.
And here's a retard that doesn't want to have a job.
Looks like workers have been packing away some fat for leaner times .
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MarylandMark
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Whats up with all the hands in the pockets- all of them can't be playing with themselves?
MacGyver
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Mercury says manufacturing operations will leave FDL in 2 to 3 years
Following a union vote this morning to reject contract changes that company officials say would have kept Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Mercury Marine issued the following statement:
"Union workers at Mercury Marine voted this morning to reject a contract proposal that company officials said was necessary to keep Mercury in Fond du Lac.
"Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – the union that represents production workers at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac – met at Fond du Lac High School at 9 a.m. today to cast ballots that were later tallied at the headquarters of the IAMAW Local chapter 1947.
"The proposal, which was presented to the union Aug. 19, is valid until Aug. 29 at midnight. The union leadership chose to accelerate the vote to Aug. 23.
"Mercury said it will continue to operate the Fond du Lac facility under the terms and conditions of the existing contract, which expires in 2012.
"In light of economic conditions which will lead to a smaller market, Mercury has submitted a contract proposal to the union in an effort to reduce costs, improve operation efficiencies and ensure the company's competitiveness. Following the union’s vote, the company will consolidate much of its Fond du Lac manufacturing operations with its existing operations in an expanded Stillwater, Okla., facility.
"Mercury said it expects to finalize details of state and local support programs over the next few days. Detailed plans and programs will be announced as they become available, and the company said it expects the full consolidation to take between 24 and 36 months.
“We appreciate the patient support of our employees and communities as we’ve gone through this process,” said Mark Schwabero, president of Mercury Marine. “This has been a very difficult and stressful process for all involved. We will work closely with our team in Fond du Lac to develop and communicate a transition plan for this 24-36 month process.”
Following a union vote this morning to reject contract changes that company officials say would have kept Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Mercury Marine issued the following statement:
"Union workers at Mercury Marine voted this morning to reject a contract proposal that company officials said was necessary to keep Mercury in Fond du Lac.
"Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers – the union that represents production workers at Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac – met at Fond du Lac High School at 9 a.m. today to cast ballots that were later tallied at the headquarters of the IAMAW Local chapter 1947.
"The proposal, which was presented to the union Aug. 19, is valid until Aug. 29 at midnight. The union leadership chose to accelerate the vote to Aug. 23.
"Mercury said it will continue to operate the Fond du Lac facility under the terms and conditions of the existing contract, which expires in 2012.
"In light of economic conditions which will lead to a smaller market, Mercury has submitted a contract proposal to the union in an effort to reduce costs, improve operation efficiencies and ensure the company's competitiveness. Following the union’s vote, the company will consolidate much of its Fond du Lac manufacturing operations with its existing operations in an expanded Stillwater, Okla., facility.
"Mercury said it expects to finalize details of state and local support programs over the next few days. Detailed plans and programs will be announced as they become available, and the company said it expects the full consolidation to take between 24 and 36 months.
“We appreciate the patient support of our employees and communities as we’ve gone through this process,” said Mark Schwabero, president of Mercury Marine. “This has been a very difficult and stressful process for all involved. We will work closely with our team in Fond du Lac to develop and communicate a transition plan for this 24-36 month process.”
PARADOX
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Just wondering.... How many employees are with Merc. in FDL? 800 voted? I bet they all look like that bytch holding the sign up.
But.. opportunity knock.... start buying some dirt in OK.
Merc. is closely tied to Motorola, and I have some inside friends there. Just watch.. this is not over yet,, and heII is just about to begun all over our economy. The worse is yet to come.
All the unemployed "X" workers will get some gov. aid. And that's coming from the guys with a bit of more $ then Mr. Avarage Joe. Less $ to spend.. economy will get worse yet.
Our "toys" will be the thing of the past.
But.. opportunity knock.... start buying some dirt in OK.
Merc. is closely tied to Motorola, and I have some inside friends there. Just watch.. this is not over yet,, and heII is just about to begun all over our economy. The worse is yet to come.
All the unemployed "X" workers will get some gov. aid. And that's coming from the guys with a bit of more $ then Mr. Avarage Joe. Less $ to spend.. economy will get worse yet.
Our "toys" will be the thing of the past.
MacGyver
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It'll be more like waterboarding. Torture for the next two or three years, waiting for their pink slip.
MacGyver
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Exact same thing I thought. The "I'll show them" mentality:dupe:
MarylandMark
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I think I already got a set of them..
Think the workers were fat, dumb and happy- how about a union rep; the biggest swine of them all but he still has a job.
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