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SharynS	Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:51 pm
Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 2939 Location: the 'puter	Well no kidding the judge ruled against plastering private property with paper, how dumb is ufcw. It's against the law to deface private property, who knew? Advising people to break the law and then advertising it?? brilliant just f*king brilliant. ( edit= the flyer 2 file is still available Lurker, you may want to open using a different program. ) _________________ Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself.* - Salman Rushdie
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ross53	Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:00 am
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Scott Schroeder wrote: Any other UFCW members out there hear about this strike from your UFCW leaders yet? Scott, I received this e-mail form my friend Pedro UFCW local 1442 On August 2, UFCW locals and our allies across the country will join together for a coordinated day of online action against Mott’s. Together, we’ll show Mott’s that the American people won’t stand for unchecked corporate greed and inhuman treatment of workers. Read more on page TWO… http://www.ufcw1442.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/OnPoint07-27-10.pdf UFCW local 770 Corporate Greed at Mott's Forces UFCW Local 220 Members to Strike WILLIAMSON, NY - Over 300 full time manufacturing workers at the Mott’s plant in Williamson, New York went out on strike because of painful wage cuts while the company enjoyed a record year of $555 million in profits. The work stoppage was caused as a direct result of the Mott’s executives (a subsidiary of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group) unfair labor practices as they tried to peel away good jobs and wages, including not bargaining in good faith. The company had publicly declared an impasse and plans to implement their last contract terms, which offered nothing but a reduction in hourly wages and drastic healthcare and pension concessions for the skilled, dedicated workforce at the Williamson manufacturing. http://www.ufcw770.org/ Scott, maybe Mr. Lovell is in another time zone? Mickey, my Hero! _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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Scott Schroeder	Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:31 am
Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 403 Location: Some where on the mountain	Inside Lurker wrote: A federal judge has ordered the United Food and Commercial Workers International, which is on strike at a Wayne County apple products plant, from putting up leaflets and fliers on Mott’s products in grocery aisles. This is not the first time this year that the UFCW has lost an important court case striping union members of critical rights. Quote: Jacques Loveall, president of the union local that picketed the store, said the union would probably appeal to the state Supreme Court. "This unfortunate ruling diminishes the rights of working people to express their grievances and solicit the public's support," he said. Pro-union law struck down by appeals court These cases bring up a interesting question... Just how "powerless" is the UFCW? _________________ I will believe corporations are people when Texas executes one!
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ross53	Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:47 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Scott Schroeder wrote: These cases bring up a interesting question... Just how "powerless" is the UFCW? Scott, That is usually defined by whom your friend with…. A public list of the UFCW & FRIENDS….. U.S.A. President, Barack Obama U.S.A. Vice President, Joe Biden United State Senator Majority Leader Reid UFCW Host, President Obama Inagural Breakfeast N.L.R.B.Officials, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce, two respected labor lawyers U.S. Secretary of Labor, Solis. UFCW Hosts Obama Inaugural Breakfast http://www.ufcw135.org/OBAMA%20INAUGURAL%20BREAKFAST.012009.htm Obama touts middle-class task force led by Biden http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/jan/30/obama-labor-013009/?zIndex=45378 [b]Obama ‘Going to Bat’ for Unions in Trade Accords http://www.ufcw135.org/Articles/OBAMA%20GOING%20TO%20BAT%20FOR%20UNIONS%20IN%20TRADE%20ACCORDS.071709.htm UFCW President Joseph T. Hansen Letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid. http://www.ufcw135.org/HANSEN%20LETTER%20TO%20REID.pdf Obama appoints two widely-respected members to the NLRB Craig Becker and Mark Pearce, two respected labor lawyers. http://www.ufcw135.org/Articles/OBAMA%20APPOINTS%202%20MBRS%20TO%20NLRB.033110.htm U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis is the 2010 UFCW Person of the Year. http://forums.uncharted.ca/about1452.html The other side of the coin makes no difference who your friend with, once you direct your members to break the law. _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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Scott Schroeder	Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 3:49 am
Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 403 Location: Some where on the mountain	ross53 wrote: Scott, That is usually defined by whom your friend with…. A public list of the UFCW & FRIENDS….. U.S.A. President, Barack Obama U.S.A. Vice President, Joe Biden United State Senator Majority Leader Reid UFCW Host, President Obama Inagural Breakfeast N.L.R.B.Officials, Craig Becker and Mark Pearce, two respected labor lawyers U.S. Secretary of Labor, Solis. Ross you make a good point, but if this is indeed the case then why are the majority of todays UFCW members living at poverty levels? Is it possible Ross that all these "powerful friends" of the UFCW want only 2 classes of people in this country, the ruling class(them) & the working poor(us), just like their partners on the right side of the aisle? _________________ I will believe corporations are people when Texas executes one!
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ross53	Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:40 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	In Mott’s Strike, More Than Pay at Stake http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/18/business/18motts.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 7:42 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Scott Schroeder wrote: Is it possible Ross that all these "powerful friends" of the UFCW want only 2 classes of people in this country, the ruling class(them) & the working poor(us), just like their partners on the right side of the aisle? Scott, I am actually surprise that you asked; I was under the impression that you knew the answer by now. Well, Scotts my dear friend, lets assume that you really don’t know. My answer, the nature of our work is to serve the public therefore we are “Slaves” Service: from the Latin servitium “Slavery” (the occupation of a servant). While we are at work, we need to please the costumer “Costumer is always right” if we fail our obligation to the costumers, we become an impediment to the prosperity of the share holders. When we are at work we can’t express our opinion/point of views, because the genius “our managers” do not wish to accept opinion/point of views by their subordinates that make us also slaves. In the eyes of our union officials we are money making machine that constantly contribute to the union official’s bountiful life style, “without any consideration to our social status” the only thing that matter to the union is that we pay our dues. If that wasn’t true, our UFCW fearless leaders would have given the membership better wages, better benefits, and better working conditions. After 20 years with the company, my friend “Pedro” works 27 hours in six days and his schedule changes every week, making impossible for him to have a second job, therefore he rely on government assistance in order to make ends meet. UFCW endorsed: U.S.A. President Barack Obama, U.S. Secretary of Labor, Hilda Solis, and, Speaker of the U.S.A House of Representative Nancy Pelosi, United State Senator Majority Leader, Harry Reid, and the idea was that, they would facilitate the passage of employee free choice act, guess what? “It will not pass”. However, the UFCW continue to contribute “your money/my money” to the politician pockets. In the eyes of the Government, the individual social status makes no difference to them, they don’t give rats’ ass as long that we pay our income tax. Our jobs why do we stay? Because we are content with the status quo, or, because we don’t know any better and we are afraid of changes. Middle class? Union jobs = the American dream: Own a Home, have a swing in the back yard for the kids to play, B.B.Q. Hot dogs/hamburgers, go see a baseball/football game, drive a Chevy/ Harley Davidson, have Social Security and Pension at retirement age. Today, Middle class; no longer a reality, now union jobs = poverty wages! Looking for a glimmer of hope to a better future? The outcome of the current Mott”s labor dispute will definitely give a clear indication of our future with the UFCW. Unless our labor leaders have the courage, to grab management by the testicles, and squeeze them until their eye balls come out of the eye pockets, the middle class is nothing more than ancient history. Scott, I hope this answer your question. _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 4:59 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Mott’s owners urged to return to bargaining table http://nydailyrecord.com/blog/2010/08/24/mott%E2%80%99s-owners-urged-to-return-to-bargaining-table/ _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:54 am
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Mott's Strike in Media Spotlight on Labor Day (9/7/10) http://rwdsu.info/en/archives/9/motts-strike-media-spotlight-labor-day-9710.html _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 3:00 am
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	RWDSU Local 220 Members Declare Victory at Mott’s; Strike Over As Workers Plan Return to Plant (9/13/10) Among the provisions of the new agreement are restored wage levels and the continuation of the pension plan. Other details of the agreement will not be disclosed. http://rwdsu.info/en/archives/9/rwdsu-local-220-members-declare-victory-mott%E2%80%99s-strike-over-workers-plan-return-plant-9 Ross ask "WHY NOT TELLING US THE DETAILS"? . _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 4:17 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Any idea what happen to Scott Schroeder??????????? _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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Scott Schroeder	Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:33 am
Joined: 20 Dec 2007 Posts: 403 Location: Some where on the mountain	ross53 wrote: Any idea what happen to Scott Schroeder??????????? Nothing happened Ross, just been busy preparing for the upcoming winter months. Cutting, splitting and stacking firewood doesn't leave much time for the computer. What do ya need Ross? Oh and btw, thanks for keeping this thread updated. Way more than the ufcw can do for the members Maybe you should have Joe Hansen's job Ross? At least you make the effort in updating people on important issues like the Mott's strike! Thank you Ross for the updates. _________________ I will believe corporations are people when Texas executes one!
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ross53	Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:58 pm
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Scott Schroeder wrote: ross53 wrote: Any idea what happen to Scott Schroeder??????????? Nothing happened Ross, just been busy preparing for the upcoming winter months. Cutting, splitting and stacking firewood doesn't leave much time for the computer. What do ya need Ross? Scott, I inquired because I was concerned about your well being. After all, that what’s friends are for, in my way of life. _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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ross53	Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:39 am
Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1435 Location: california	Larry Young, Dr Pepper Snapple’s chief executive, said, “From the beginning of our negotiations, we sought an agreement that supported our business, and we’re very pleased with this resolution.” He added that the deal would “bring our costs in Williamson in line” and help ensure continued growth. Ending Strike, Mott’s Plant Union Accepts Deal By STEVEN GREENHOUSE http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/business/14mott.html?_r=1 WOW WOW WOW THE UNION WONNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! _________________ " I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody" Lilly Tomlin.
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