Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Merck -- West Point USW Local #10-86 Contract Rally Held Today


I am just dropping a lil' squib here, to serve official notice: if any union members (or non-members) wish, anonymously, to inform us about how things are going on the ground, we will preserve your anonymity. That's a promise -- in our comment box.

This will also serve as a "stay-tuned" reminder -- as this contract draws to a close -- in ten days' time.

So -- do expect to hear more, at this address, as more develops (as it always does), with the USW Local #10-86, and West Point Merck management.

Know also -- all you rank and file Merck workers -- that this outlet appreciates the dedicated, professional and tireless work you do -- to a person, we do. Onward -- in solidarity. . . smile.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I was USW member at West Point a few years ago- so I feel that I can speak to their motives. It was a running joke while I was there that union was.. uh-hum.. the (pl.)word used for women in the oldest profession in the world. I doubt they will negotiate much and thus will settle for what ever contract is laid out for them.

Anonymous said...

One more bit to add: more than likely the main sticking points are that veteran workers without B.S. degrees being allowed to attain pay-grade 10 thru 14 positions, cost of living adjustments (COLA), mandatory yearly pay rate increases for each of the respective pay increases. Merck contributed a great (great!!!) deal toward health insurance premiums at the time. Not to sure what is going on currently with the latter.

Condor said...

Excellent. Thanks so much, Anon.!

Anyone else...? Bueller... Bueller?

Namaste

Anonymous said...

What do you want to.know about the new negotiations

Condor said...

Any progress on the 12 hour shifts, part time work and outsourcing issues?

Namaste

Anonymous said...

I heard that the lead negotiator (Marty) on the company side was fired. Any truth to that?

Condor said...

Can anyone confirm?

I have no way of knowing.

Please share -- if you actually know.

We will print it, if we have two independent sources.

Even if they are anonymous. [I will be able to tell by the geo-location of the URL footprint(s).] Please share.

Namaste

Anonymous said...

A tentative agreement has been reached!!!