#employeerights

https://www.moreno.senate.gov/press-releases/new-moreno-bill-would-crack-down-on-outsourcing-fund-american-workers/
The pdf bill here
https://www.moreno.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-HIRE-Act.pdf

SOOOOO sick of explaining this so please try to follow along … it isn’t the commitment to sit at a desk 5x8 (even though the guarantee of an actual desk would be a reasonable expectation in that case) it is the forced moves and policing under the guise of collaboration as we sit on Teams with employees in different hubs and the unspoken few who have somehow skirted RTO and remained virtual. It’s a LIE and the only standard this form of RTO aligns with is the new corporate standard of mistreating, overworking, and violating employees, taking advantage of at-will employment terms for gains that only those influencing policy will enjoy.

If you are fortunate enough to live in a hub, celebrate the toxic T culture, and are somehow benefiting from being in the office, great. But the people who were adversely impacted have a right to be pi---d. Leave it at that and stay off these forums.

WIthout doxxing myself, the gist of the story is that after a reorg, the incoming management are power grabbing shitstains that blatantly grabbed the work that was done, virtually demoted a few people by bringing in their own people (the demotion was by way of reduced responsibilities and effective sidelining). Some emails with leader(s) exist that can clearly be construed as retaliation for speaking up in the face of wrong plus witnesses. Though not all them might speak up fearing for their career at Citi but one or two definitely will. Power grab was repeated without repurcussions

I know HR is useless and will either protect and/or try to brush it under the carpet. Don't want to pursue outside legal options. What other inside resources exist? Obviously, the shitstains don't care about any consequences as they have gotten away with this before.

Do we stand a shot?

Do FTEs get severance if they’re laid off while on a PIP or Warning?

Go ahead and sign so they know who the disgruntled people are and can put the sc--ws on you harder. The goal has not changed and the goal is still to get rid of as many people as possible without having to pay ANY severance. Even if you sign you can be terminated before a layoff is approved. If you have been keeping up on the layoffs/mass firing of federal government workers then you are up to date on what's about to go down.

Merck Millipore technicians start industrial action after pay cut claims
Merck Millipore
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/ 19th August 2025 /
George Morahan
Technicians at the Merck Millipore plants in Co Cork have commenced industrial action after the company implemented changes to pay and conditions.

The Connect trade union said some of its members employed at the life sciences equipment supplier's Carrigtwohill and Blarney plants were subject to pay cuts of up to 20 per cent.

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Merck Millipore has denied there has been any "unilateral changes" to terms and conditions including salary as claimed by Connect.

"Our members were left with no alternative other than commencing industrial action after the company unilaterally changed terms and conditions. This included the cutting of 20 per cent in pay from maintenance technicians at the Blarney site," said Mark Dobyn, regional secretary for Connect.

“We have reached out to local management a number of times to engage on the changes being sought. However, the company has completely refused to engage with our Union and unilaterally changed our members' employment conditions without any proper consultation. This is a completely unacceptable situation.”

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Dobyn said that staff taking industrial action would not cooperate with the company on a number of fronts and would not attend meetings with management.

“Both our Union and SIPTU have sought to use the industrial relations machinery of the state to resolve these workers' difficulties with their employer. This included a successful Labour Court case which resulted in a recommendation that the company should engage with our Unions as our members have demanded," said Paddy Kavanagh, general secretary at Connect.

“This situation once again illustrates the issues with workers’ right to union organisation and representation in Ireland.

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"Our members will now seek to achieve the respect they deserve from their employer through the intelligent use of industrial action.

"If this does not achieve the necessary results, we will back our members in whatever escalation they decide upon.”

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In a statement, Merck confirmed that it was served with notice of industrial action by Connect on Friday, August 1, and that action had commenced on Monday Monday (August 18).

Merck Millipore
Technicians at Merck Millipore have commenced industrial action.
"Merck operates a long-standing policy of direct engagement with its employees and remains committed to continuing this dialogue.

"The company’s focus is on constructive internal engagements with colleagues to reach a fair resolution of any workplace concerns."

Unionizing is about empowering workers to have a stronger voice in their workplace. At Chevron, as skilled engineers, we drive the success of the company, yet many of us feel that decisions about pay, benefits, safety, and working conditions are made without our input. Unionizing allows us to negotiate as a collective, ensuring fair wages, better healthcare, improved safety standards, and job security. It’s not about being against Chevron but about ensuring that we, the workforce, have a seat at the table to advocate for our rights and well-being. A union is the most effective way to ensure that the value we bring to the company is recognized and respected, while also fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive without fear of retaliation. Together, we can build a stronger, fairer future for all employees.