Walking the Picket line

jonumberone · 09-29-2010, 11:09 AM

NY and New Jersey ports have successfully been shut down by the membership of the I.L.A.
It's my second Day out on the picket line
Today we are in violation of federal injunction sending us back to work
I have a feeling if our demands aren't met today we could be in for a long haul
Morale is high and I don't see us breaking. The Union has ordered us back to work but the membership is honoring the picket.
The Demonstration has been more than peaceful, though today some Special divisions of the Police have been more visible, with a stronger overall police presence.
I'm a little shocked at how much pride I feel walking out there and also how strong the response has been by my union brothers. I'm not old enough to remember any of the labor movements that took place in the past, but am certain if I was around back then, I would've been a problem.

Here's a link to the news story

http://www.philly.com/inquirer/busin...ral_ports.html

Just sharing my thoughts and hoping to get this settled and everyone back to work soon!

09-29-2010, 11:12 AM

Good on you for sticking with your Union Brothers!

ucla695 · 09-29-2010, 11:25 AM

I hope everything is resolved quickly!

HK3- · 09-29-2010, 12:27 PM

rizzle · 09-29-2010, 12:49 PM

This could tread dangerously close to politics.

smelvis · 09-29-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rizzle

This could tread dangerously close to politics.

That's what I thought, in these day's and economy. I hate to see people out of work though.

croatan · 09-29-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rizzle

This could tread dangerously close to politics.

If it does, from either side, it'll be closed

rizzle · 09-29-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by croatan

If it does, from either side, it'll be closed

Thanks.

Coach Deg · 09-29-2010, 02:34 PM

Good-Luck with this! My dad talks about when he walked the ILA picket lines holding me as a baby 40 something years ago.

Chingas · 09-29-2010, 02:37 PM

Dom. Best of luck with work Brother. You can smoke in line, right!?

Samsquanch · 09-29-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chingas

Dom. Best of luck with work Brother. You can smoke in line, right!?

I hope so! We've got some work to do for Dan!! No matter one's politics, it's great to see brothers sticking together for a common cause.

kelmac07 · 09-29-2010, 06:40 PM

Here's hoping they crumble to the demands!!

loki · 09-29-2010, 06:44 PM

with unemployment the way it is this may not be the smartest idea...but I hope this gets resolved n a fair and equal way for both parties

09-29-2010, 06:59 PM

Sorry to hear you have to walk the line like this. I am a union employee myself on the municipal end. I hope this is solved soon and you guys get what you are looking for. Good luck

BigFrank · 09-29-2010, 07:20 PM

Glad to hear there is some strong solidarity in your local brother.

smelvis · 09-29-2010, 07:47 PM

I am more pro union like 80% I had my mind changed from a roommate that moved in after he got a divorce and needed a place to stay he stayed four years LOL He taught me quite a bit and I always did see shipping our manufacturing plus other Jobs over sea's was going to bite us in the ass and IMHO it is doing so now.
I see abuses and could relate a big one but it would maybe be to political. I'll just say glad you can smoke while honoring your brothers and wish you success.

Dave

jonumberone · 09-29-2010, 07:57 PM

Just an update
As of 7pm the Philadelphia local withdrew its picket and we resumed normal vessel operations.
The picket was dropped after the Union was given an immediate seat at the table with the United States Maritime alliance (USMX) and New York Shipping Association (NYSA) to discuss the over 200 lost Jobs.

Thanks for the support Guys!!

smelvis · 09-29-2010, 08:06 PM

Congrats Bro!

forgop · 09-29-2010, 08:19 PM

Here in Indy, we have a GM plant that is scheduled to be shut down next year. A potential buyer stepped up and offered existing UAW members a reduced compensation package to keep the plant open. They would still maintain transfer rights to another GM plant and they voted it down. Potential buyer has pulled out and the plant is closing down. Not a good time to be voting down continued employment as there are THOUSANDS who would be in line to take your place today.

BigFrank · 09-30-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by forgop

Not a good time to be voting down continued employment as there are THOUSANDS who would be in line to take your place today.

Continued employment at what cost? Just because someone will work the same job for less, doesn't mean skill workers should buckle under the pressure to give up what they rightfully fought to obtain.

09-29-2010, 11:09 AM	#1
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Walking the Picket line NY and New Jersey ports have successfully been shut down by the membership of the I.L.A. It's my second Day out on the picket line Today we are in violation of federal injunction sending us back to work I have a feeling if our demands aren't met today we could be in for a long haul Morale is high and I don't see us breaking. The Union has ordered us back to work but the membership is honoring the picket. The Demonstration has been more than peaceful, though today some Special divisions of the Police have been more visible, with a stronger overall police presence. I'm a little shocked at how much pride I feel walking out there and also how strong the response has been by my union brothers. I'm not old enough to remember any of the labor movements that took place in the past, but am certain if I was around back then, I would've been a problem. Here's a link to the news story http://www.philly.com/inquirer/busin...ral_ports.html Just sharing my thoughts and hoping to get this settled and everyone back to work soon! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-29-2010, 11:12 AM	#2
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Walking the Picket line Good on you for sticking with your Union Brothers!

09-29-2010, 11:25 AM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Walking the Picket line I hope everything is resolved quickly!

09-29-2010, 12:27 PM	#4
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Walking the Picket line

09-29-2010, 12:49 PM	#5
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Walking the Picket line This could tread dangerously close to politics.

09-29-2010, 02:34 PM	#9
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Walking the Picket line Good-Luck with this! My dad talks about when he walked the ILA picket lines holding me as a baby 40 something years ago.

09-29-2010, 02:37 PM	#10
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Walking the Picket line Dom. Best of luck with work Brother. You can smoke in line, right!? __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

09-29-2010, 06:40 PM	#12
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Walking the Picket line Here's hoping they crumble to the demands!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

09-29-2010, 06:44 PM	#13
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Walking the Picket line with unemployment the way it is this may not be the smartest idea...but I hope this gets resolved n a fair and equal way for both parties

09-29-2010, 06:59 PM	#14
lyle23 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Walking the Picket line Sorry to hear you have to walk the line like this. I am a union employee myself on the municipal end. I hope this is solved soon and you guys get what you are looking for. Good luck

09-29-2010, 07:20 PM	#15
BigFrank 5 3 1 Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Gym or Sofa. Posts: 1,896 Trading: (25)	Re: Walking the Picket line Glad to hear there is some strong solidarity in your local brother. __________________ " Hope is the first step on the road to disappointment. "

09-29-2010, 07:47 PM	#16
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Walking the Picket line I am more pro union like 80% I had my mind changed from a roommate that moved in after he got a divorce and needed a place to stay he stayed four years LOL He taught me quite a bit and I always did see shipping our manufacturing plus other Jobs over sea's was going to bite us in the ass and IMHO it is doing so now. I see abuses and could relate a big one but it would maybe be to political. I'll just say glad you can smoke while honoring your brothers and wish you success. Dave

09-29-2010, 07:57 PM	#17
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Walking the Picket line Just an update As of 7pm the Philadelphia local withdrew its picket and we resumed normal vessel operations. The picket was dropped after the Union was given an immediate seat at the table with the United States Maritime alliance (USMX) and New York Shipping Association (NYSA) to discuss the over 200 lost Jobs. Thanks for the support Guys!! __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

09-29-2010, 08:06 PM	#18
smelvis Not part of the Clique Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 512 Trading: (16)	Re: Walking the Picket line Congrats Bro!

09-29-2010, 08:19 PM	#19
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Walking the Picket line Here in Indy, we have a GM plant that is scheduled to be shut down next year. A potential buyer stepped up and offered existing UAW members a reduced compensation package to keep the plant open. They would still maintain transfer rights to another GM plant and they voted it down. Potential buyer has pulled out and the plant is closing down. Not a good time to be voting down continued employment as there are THOUSANDS who would be in line to take your place today.