... Interesting article. Looks like SouthernYankee doesn't read much. ... men." - Abe Lincoln ... the wrong country - ... epidemic." - Frank ... people of...
I thought SouthernYankee stated the case quite well. The only point on which I might quibble to a degree is the "degree of respect shown to the individual"....
... SouthernYankee stated the case about the old IBM, yes he did. Quite well indeed. Then Southern Yankee said: 'At IBM, there will never be a cut back on...
OK I'll bite, what s a "first choicer"? ... SouthernYankee stated the case about the old IBM, yes he did. Quite well indeed. Then Southern Yankee said: 'At...
Actually, a first choicer is one who was within 5-years of retirement eligibility on July 1, 1999. ... for ... pension ... address "misinterpretations". ... ...
I wanted to respond to this comment because I think its important to point out some interesting things- The comment was, 'I know GM has just signed a contract...
... As noted, a First Choicer was an employee within 5 years of retirement eligibility in June 1999. A First Choicer was given the option to take the CB plan...
... the ... in ... given ... given ... The no-choicers had were less than age 40 or had less than 10 years of service on July 1, 1999. You are correct that...
Actually, they don't need to wait until a few more losing quarters. It was published in my local newspaper that there are 15 GM plants in the US that can be...
http://tinyurl.com/25uky7 excerpt: Manufacturing jobs, UAW at risk with 2-tier wage October 4, 2007 BY KATIE MERX FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER If UAW members...
Author: StuckOnTheTarmac Vault Community Member My Perspective on IBM This message has been recommended 3 times by Vault community members. (See Vault's most...
Still able to get a job at 63? Consider yourself lucky. I "early-retired" from IBM in my very early 50s, contracted for a few years (when one was available)...
Following the historical protest against IBM Italy in Second Life, on 27th September, some important developments have taken place: Mr Andrea Pontremoli, IBM...
A Hotel to Avoid in New York City -- WE ARE ON STRIKE! http://www.crowneplazastrike.com The workers at the Crowne Plaza, LaGuardia Airport are currently on...
what does it take for an IGS account to hire??? Instead of loosing great deskside tech's and hiring new ppl who have no clue or maybe no idea how to provide...
One month after a virtual protest staged in Second Life with almost 2'000 avatars demonstrating on IBM islands, a new contract with IBM Italy has been signed. ...
IBM France Unions to strike over IBM AT&T transfers November 13 Mobilization against transfers A national day of action will be taken by unions in France to...
NABET-CWA Reaches Tentative Pact with ABC that Saves Workers' Pensions After nine months at the bargaining table, NABET-CWA has reached a tentative four-year...
Legal Alert: Board Finds ULP Charges Barred by Release in Termination Agreement 12/18/2007 D. Coker The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently held...
Chao Misses Mine Safety Deadline. Bush Appoints Stickler—Again by Mike Hall, Jan 7, 2008 AFLCIO.org U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao missed the Dec. 15...
Pay raise info is coming out finally. Everyone who is hearing about it out there are you happy about what you are getting or not getting? Some PBC 1 performers...
Any constructive talk about the paltry raises IBM has been giving out this month? Or is everyone numb in shock? I for one asked HR why the raise announcements...
... out ... Not only has there been no constructive talk about the paltry raises this year. There has been no talk at all. No one has even responded to your...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the holiday in the United States. For other annual labor observances, see Labour Day. For...
The History of Labor Day Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is...
Workplace Bullying: A New Spin on an Old Theme By E. Jewelle Johnson (Labor Letter, November 2008) In May 2008, the Indiana Supreme Court recognized a new...