A huge thank you, to my readership, here. In a thread earlier tonight, I was graced with this status update, from an anonymous commenter:
. . . .Okay, Condor. So be it. Here's the 411. One of the things I'm informed of is in regards to [Merck's West Point, PA] Security Dept. The contract states the Security Dept. "will be out-sourced" according to an anonymous source. More than likely to be out-sourced to Allied Barton considering they are the security company around the other "non-union" facilities. The contract does state [the outsourced Security employees] "will be absorbed into other fields" within the company.
The other issue that my co-worker was told [about] was in regards to a lack of a "lay-off clause". Which, in their words, "would protect us in the future from losing our jobs."
The contract, I was told, would be good for 3 years. As you know, they still have to vote on it. They are working under "indefinite extension" of their old contract, as I type this. I did ask someone what would happen should the majority of the vote be negative? Reply: "Then I guess we might strike." Some are for the new contract, some feel otherwise.
Hope this helps. Will get back if I hear more. Take care.
May 10, 2010 9:03 p.m. . . .
Fabulous -- I think this is a world-wide exclusive, thanks to the readership!
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You're welcome. I just wish I had better news to report. Unfortunately, I have additional details regarding the contract. Along with the out-sourcing of the Security Dept. It will include the Grounds & Maintenance Dept, as well. Possibly to JL Maintenance(?)
After talking w/ the others, it would appear morale is very low. Some feel they should've striked earlier, that it's too late to do so now. They feel the vote tomorrow nite will have majority in favor of the new contract. Thereby, giving the company authority to lay off Union workers by end of 3 year contract. Perhaps even sooner.
This may be the end for USW at West Point. That's all I have for now.
See above -- you are the top o' the page, today!
Gracias!
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