Just was told the other day by a friend who is in the fire extinguisher business that Grinnell offered to buy his business. Seems they buying up small ...
Tyco/Grinnell is on the move all over the country even in the Dakotas. They have bought fire exingtishers companys here also. There thoughts and sell point is...
Brothers, list your personal concerns about Local 669. If at least one member from each district wrote of his thoughts and ideas, we can at least have a ...
I am one of the fortunate individuals as I am employed at the moment, but I know there are a large number of Members who are looking for employment right now....
Western states in Dallas was looking for help last I heard from a friend there. working over time but no subpay, also heard of a company in Alabama working...
Yeah I got a gripe just took my son to the doctor and a $150 now for deductible???? my god get rid of the organizers!! and where the hell is the 5% going? come...
I am a district 16 (Michigan) jouneyman fitter who is willing to travel ANYWHERE at this time. Tired of getting pushed around here at home. Worked 7 weeks of...
Rumor has it the Labor Department has served a lawsuit on the trustees of the United Association's National Pension Fund; suing them for $200 million.<br>They...
SECTION 199 OF UA CONSTITUTION RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL<br><br>by the_hound Thursday, Mar 7 2002 6:27 PM <br><br><br>In another courtroom victory for union...
I haven't heard anything as yet but I'll pass the word as soon as I hear. If anyone else has any information concerning the outcome, please let us know....
That would be nice if 669 posted the results on the website but I don't think that will happen.(At least not until it's old news.) The results from the vote...
I have written the Webmaster for RSFLU#669 and I did get a reply from him. I had asked if 669 would place a link to Roaddogs on their site but was refused the...
BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE: Do prisoners take West Michigan jobs? Ask the workers Sunday, March 17, 2002 By Rob Kirkbride The Grand Rapids Press Eric Cunningham...
I wanted to share this info with you concerning another of Labor's questionalble involvements. Below is an address to an article from Business Week concerning...
On March 6th, U.S. District Court Judge James Robertson ruled that Section 199 of the constitution of the United Association of Plumber and Pipefitters (UA)...
Communication between members is necessary for the future of the local. Without the willingness to communicate, we will never understand true solidarity. When...
Licatsplit, I agree with your last post. As you look at who is posting messages, there should be all of our members posting something, if they have anything to...
This is a great informational group. Everyone should be promoting this site. Tell all your co-workers with access to the internet about it and lets get more...
Today I had to convince another retiring fitter not to pay his dues after he retired. They seem to have this feeling or an obligation to pay these moneys. Just...
... to ... paying ... medical,pension ... PLW669, You forgot to tell that member that he may wind up without any Health & Welfare benifts also. THE RETIREES,...
--I AM RETIRED ON DISABILITY AND STILL PAY MY DUES BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T VOTE YOU CAN'T BITCH. ALSO THIS ORGANIZATION IS NOT ABOUT ALL TAKING AND NO GIVING OR...
--THE BELOW MESSAGE IS LIKE BECOMING A RETIRED RAT, F--K IT I AM PAYING MY DUES AND OFFERING TO HELP MY LOCAL ANY WAY I CAN. R.D.ALEWINE ... to ... paying ... ...
Brother Radecker and Brother Alewine, my hat is off to the both of you. That's what I call Keeping the Faith!! Thanks Brothers!! Randy Fullerton ... ALL ... AS...
First of all, you, are part of the cause, not the cure. As a BA, you lost any perspective you ever had. You are a prime example of why this local union needs...
You don't have to pay the UA 22.00 per month to bitch. Your right it is not all take and no give, it is all give. Mr Radecker I would like to know how it...
Hands down it is much easier to deal with the nonunion than to deal with the UA. There is one area they are vulnerable and that is their greed. The drug...
