azsouth Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 Everyday items that we purchase will be effected first from there it becomes a wave effect for everything else. this has not happened yet, but if we are not ordered/forced back it is going to happen. The class 1 railroads have eroded any good will completely away.... from just blatantly disregarding our contract to enacting unbearable attendance policies while reducing our workforce ..... while making record profits..... now they want just 1 man on the train no matter what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 first article President Biden faces deadline in U.S. railroad labor standoff (msn.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrierBob Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Hope you guys don’t get screwed. My last two union contracts were voted down and they were found to be fraudulent and they passed them anyways as well as losing a large percentage of our retirement, said to be “lost through poor investments”. azsouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Our vote numbers just came in 99.5% voted to strike, To the general public this might seem normal but in railroad terms... in almost 25 years as a railroader, We as railroaders have never been this committed and in solidarity to agree on one point ever!! Normal positive votes are usually in the 70's if that. This will send a clear message to the Class 1 railroads and the government .... We will not lay down or be pushed around this time. This is the beginning of a long bloody fight or We get a fair contract. basskickinrednick, BrierBob and mooseknuckles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StriperAddict Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 3 hours ago, azsouth said: Our vote numbers just came in 99.5% voted to strike, To the general public this might seem normal but in railroad terms... in almost 25 years as a railroader, We as railroaders have never been this committed and in solidarity to agree on one point ever!! Normal positive votes are usually in the 70's if that. This will send a clear message to the Class 1 railroads and the government .... We will not lay down or be pushed around this time. This is the beginning of a long bloody fight or We get a fair contract. It sucks its come to this but I really hope you folks get the things you need to make the contract fair. With any luck in a very timely manner as well Good luck! azsouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxd12 Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Any updates for the 18th?? azsouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchris Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 @azsouth any more news? Watching this very closely for personal and work reasons 253caster and azsouth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakerlounge Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 (edited) In solidarity from your IATSE/NABET union brothers and sisters. Edited July 14, 2022 by Bakerlounge azsouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 The only update that I can give everyone is if the president does not enact the Presidential Emergency Board. WE ARE 100% GOING ON STRIKE ON MONDAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Bakerlounge said: In solidarity from your IATSE/NABET union brothers and sisters. STAND SHOULDER TO SHOULDER BROTHER! Bakerlounge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 This will be a Nation Wide Stike!! Depending on who's numbers you go with 115,000-140,000 workers going on strike. Bakerlounge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT THUNDER Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 2 hours ago, azsouth said: The only update that I can give everyone is if the president does not enact the Presidential Emergency Board. WE ARE 100% GOING ON STRIKE ON MONDAY. Then I’d place obscenely high odds on the Strike taking place unfortunately. Godspeed. SoCalBassBum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Funny how this whole thing is playing out.... The Class 1 Railroads want nothing to do with Government regulation or intrusion but when we have a legitimate strike on the way THEY RAN TO THE GOVERNMENT TO GET THEM BLOCK OUR STRIKE, Funny how that only works one way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrierBob Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 2 hours ago, azsouth said: Funny how this whole thing is playing out.... The Class 1 Railroads want nothing to do with Government regulation or intrusion but when we have a legitimate strike on the way THEY RAN TO THE GOVERNMENT TO GET THEM BLOCK OUR STRIKE, Funny how that only works one way. They’re going to delay it 60 days? Sounds like you’re going to get screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsouth Posted July 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 10 hours ago, BrierBob said: They’re going to delay it 60 days? Sounds like you’re going to get screwed. would not be the 1st time!!! in the 24+ years I have been here no less than 10 Federal Judges have ruled a minor dispute and quashed our right to strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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