In mid May AZStarnet reporter Becky Pallack identified that the union is in a long-term membership slide. I then looked over the LM-2 filed by the union for 2007 and noted just how bad the situation is within the walls of 369 West Ajo Way. They’ve had over a month to make a rebuttal to my claim about their minority status at RMS.
Their silence is like a piercing scream of agony coming from the halls of the Old Pueblo Lodge. It’s tantamount to an admission of their impending doom within the factory at Herman’s Road. To those who have had altercations with militant union members, find solace that the bullies will soon have to reject the kool-aid of envy and anger, and they will reform as good workers within our plant. They’ll have no choice.
To those union members who are distraught over the news that you are going adjust to living without the lodge’s representation, please accept my heartfelt open arm welcome to the rest of the team. We have been waiting for you to come around. As you begin to accept your new surroundings the rest of us will encourage you lighten up and get into the groove. We enjoy making the worlds finest missiles.
Those angry feelings you hold toward us will go away in time as you distance yourself from the hurtful messages coming out of the orators of despair. The free choices you wanted, but the union forbade, will make your dismissal of the old ways much easier. Those days will be gone. A few tyrants told you what you stood for, and made you give up good things for the collective. There may even be a Cumbaya moment where I could invite my old steward out for a beer! OK!!...I know…we’re not there yet…but can you imagine -- Whirled Peas?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Friday, May 16, 2008
When 1671 equals 1165
The AZ Daily Star recently published a couple articles showing how the union at Raytheon is dropping five years straight. Too bad reporter Becky Pallack didn't look deeper into the LM-2 form. She would have noticed the union has less clout than reported. I give her a 'B' for effort. She did contact President Jimbo Watson, and he confirmed the union is holding strong at Raytheon, even increasing in numbers! *chuckle*
What keeps her reports from being an 'A' is the simple fact that she could have dug deeper into the form and asked questions like "where are these active members employed?" "How many work where?"
IAM-933 represent Boeing, HE Microwave, CAE Reflectone, RMS Rescue & Fire, and L-3 Communications in addition to Raytheon Missile Systems. How many members does that leave at RMS?
Here are the facts, as reported by President Harry Anthros using the LM-2 for 2007. Also the two previous annual statements of representation. It shows total membership, the number of active members who have a vote, and the others with no voice.
Year -- Total members -- Active Members -- retired/other
2007 -- 1671 ----------------- 1165 ----------------- 506
2006 -- 1699 ----------------- 1258 ----------------- 441
2005 -- 1765 ----------------- 1392 ----------------- 373
The union has 1671 total members. But only 1165 of them count. The rest are retired members, or unemployed. Notice the "Other" category is growing, padding the numbers to make it look like strength.
With only 1165 active members across all the companies they represent, and aproximately 1730 laborers at Raytheon, it appears they fall below the 50% representation mark at RMS.
What keeps her reports from being an 'A' is the simple fact that she could have dug deeper into the form and asked questions like "where are these active members employed?" "How many work where?"
IAM-933 represent Boeing, HE Microwave, CAE Reflectone, RMS Rescue & Fire, and L-3 Communications in addition to Raytheon Missile Systems. How many members does that leave at RMS?
Here are the facts, as reported by President Harry Anthros using the LM-2 for 2007. Also the two previous annual statements of representation. It shows total membership, the number of active members who have a vote, and the others with no voice.
Year -- Total members -- Active Members -- retired/other
2007 -- 1671 ----------------- 1165 ----------------- 506
2006 -- 1699 ----------------- 1258 ----------------- 441
2005 -- 1765 ----------------- 1392 ----------------- 373
The union has 1671 total members. But only 1165 of them count. The rest are retired members, or unemployed. Notice the "Other" category is growing, padding the numbers to make it look like strength.
With only 1165 active members across all the companies they represent, and aproximately 1730 laborers at Raytheon, it appears they fall below the 50% representation mark at RMS.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
IAM 933 strength falls 5 years straight
It looks like the Arizona Daily Star has discovered that our Local 933 is loosing membership faster than it can be replaced. For five years in a row they have seen a decline. At this pace, it won't be long before they are officially recognised as a minority at Raytheon Missile Systems. That day will be their last at our factory. The azstarnet has this article on the subject. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/allheadlines/238771.php
Bring our factory into the 21st century, Vote to Decertify IAMAW 933!
Bring our factory into the 21st century, Vote to Decertify IAMAW 933!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Raytheon is a Greedy Company! (Not)
It's been a while since something stirred me to blog as much as the things I saw this week. Raytheon has debunked another of the IAMAW 933's claim to be our protector.
Wednesday I saw Raytheon hourly workers painting and beautifying the plant. Their normal jobs? Assemblers and Testers. But we are going through a short period of work slowdown. The thing any greedy evil company would do is to lay those workers off and save the high labor cost, right? So what in Louise's cold heart let these workers continue on the payroll and do totally unrelated work that adds no profit to the corporate monsters?
It's simple folks. This company is looking out for the well being of its people and the long-term moral of its workforce. The company will profit from happy workers. The lies and propaganda from the union about how greedy Raytheon is just doesn't fit the picture. This company has gotten with the program long ago, and that's why it's one of the best places to work in the USA, period. (I can't wait to read the miscreant messages about this comment)
Help us remove this unfit labor representative at Raytheon. We will all be in a much happier workplace if we do.
Wednesday I saw Raytheon hourly workers painting and beautifying the plant. Their normal jobs? Assemblers and Testers. But we are going through a short period of work slowdown. The thing any greedy evil company would do is to lay those workers off and save the high labor cost, right? So what in Louise's cold heart let these workers continue on the payroll and do totally unrelated work that adds no profit to the corporate monsters?
It's simple folks. This company is looking out for the well being of its people and the long-term moral of its workforce. The company will profit from happy workers. The lies and propaganda from the union about how greedy Raytheon is just doesn't fit the picture. This company has gotten with the program long ago, and that's why it's one of the best places to work in the USA, period. (I can't wait to read the miscreant messages about this comment)
Help us remove this unfit labor representative at Raytheon. We will all be in a much happier workplace if we do.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Raytheon Hourly!
What's in it for you?
What does the IAMAW Lodge 933 do for you? Presently, the union has less than 50% membership in the hourly ranks. What do you risk if they go away? What do you stand to gain when they disappear? What beliefs do you hold dear because of those old stories you always heard from old union guys? Who has challenged those beliefs? What is the source of their "truth"? Who is telling you the truth? Why do union guys discourage talk to non-union guys? What are they afraid you will learn? Who is http://www.iam933.net/ ? Are they the Company? Or are they hourly workers like you and I? If they are hourly, what motivates them to fight so hard to free you from the union's grips? Why do they hide their identities? Do they risk union retribution? Is the union just big business tapping your wages? What product does the union sell that's worth two hours a month for eternity? What's the return on your investment? Questions like this and more, you will answer in the coming months as you consider whether or not to vote FOR or AGAINST the continued right of IAMAW Lodge 933 to determine your worth to RMS.
What does the IAMAW Lodge 933 do for you? Presently, the union has less than 50% membership in the hourly ranks. What do you risk if they go away? What do you stand to gain when they disappear? What beliefs do you hold dear because of those old stories you always heard from old union guys? Who has challenged those beliefs? What is the source of their "truth"? Who is telling you the truth? Why do union guys discourage talk to non-union guys? What are they afraid you will learn? Who is http://www.iam933.net/ ? Are they the Company? Or are they hourly workers like you and I? If they are hourly, what motivates them to fight so hard to free you from the union's grips? Why do they hide their identities? Do they risk union retribution? Is the union just big business tapping your wages? What product does the union sell that's worth two hours a month for eternity? What's the return on your investment? Questions like this and more, you will answer in the coming months as you consider whether or not to vote FOR or AGAINST the continued right of IAMAW Lodge 933 to determine your worth to RMS.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Orange Shirts ... Solidarity in the Real World
I want to send out a warm thank you to everyone supporting our cause by wearing orange shirts on Thursdays. It sends out a nice warm hug to us for all our hard work keeping this blog going and for the other teams out there working so hard keeping their websites going. Two months before the big vote we can all pull together and show this union just how much they are in the minority. Last Thursday was a big deal for us when we got the reports back about just how many of you support this cause and proved it by wearing your orange shirts. Thanks again!
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