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.
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Look what Unions did for the American automobile industry.
won't get a majority vote to unionize at Chevron NEVER
For California: https://ifpte20.org/
I struggle with the "lack of accountability" argument as relates to the LT.
They just fired half of MW's direct reports. And, per commentary on this board, others have been removed from the promote pipeline. That's a he-l of a lot of accountability (as there should be).
It's now time to move down the ranks and put the 50% that create zero value out of their misery. I'm a proponent of removing the roles outright, vs. sending them to India. However, the end result on the underperforming US employee-base will be the same.
I see HR is in here downvoting... Let's do it.
I agree!
CVX reported profit, all good everywhere BUT somehow they want to layoff people...... it's OK to be on 3rd place. Take care of your people!!!
We need to do something about it!!!
The irony. You have an LT that has failed because of incompetence, poor decision making, and lack of accountability.
Yet the solution is to keep those same people in place, increase their compensation, and fire the workers suffering their feckless “leadership”
The good part about unions in Texas, is that they cannot acquire dues and companies are forbidden to stop them from forming. I think if some individuals even started successfully moving forward with this, ELT would take notice. Especially if it started to become more valid and it made the news.
True unions wont' stop layoffs, but at least it would signify a stronger voice over what ELT and MW is doing to this company.
Let's do it.
@ay+1 The ABU engineers had no say. They got tapped on the shoulder and told cover the strike or be managed out. YOUR union didn't want engineers or anyone else in and informed anyone else wanting to join they could but they wouldn't be part of the industrial action. So they had no protection and forced to cover. To this day they still have to be BCP and can't get out of it!
Which union?
A union is our strongest option. My husband's company just got something like 15% raises and it wasn't because the company thought it up on their own. You get laid off, you get right if first refusal if they want to hire again. I know people who were out of his paying work for nearly 18 months after the last layoff.
Time to organize!
The irony. You have a workforce that has failed because of bloat, poor incentives, and failure to identify the weak/strong contributors.
Yet you propose a solution to further increase bloat, decouple incentives, and (not) identify weak/strong performers.
The ABU Engineers coverd our jobs when we went on strike. They are regretting that now. The operators got unitied the Engineers will su-k on that lemon .....stay strong
the management is coming!!! they are all watching us!!! get your tin foil hats NOW!!!
We MUsT UnITe
Oh look we found the management in the chat the ones laying us off of course they don't want a union
A union won't stop layoffs. Not sure you know anything about unions.
Why don't you get with IFPTE if you think that's the answer?
If only to wind management up! I do think there is limited impact when you are not in a frontline role though
I agree with unionizing. Layoffs mean the ones with the lowest seniority are the first to layoff. No age, DEI, or merit issues to cloud the axe coming. No hiring people just before or after layoffs. Must rehire laid off people first. Bring it on.
While it’s true that corporations sometimes shift jobs overseas to reduce costs, a union is one of the strongest tools we have to protect against such practices. Unionizing gives workers the collective power to advocate for local job retention, fair severance packages, and transparency in company decision-making. Without a union, the company can make these moves without worker input or accountability. A union enables us to push for agreements that incentivize keeping jobs in the U.S., such as community benefits agreements or job guarantees. Unionizing strengthens our ability to advocate for retraining programs and fair transitions if the company were to downsize. By standing together, we can ensure our voices are heard and work to secure a future where we have a fair chance to thrive—not just at Chevron, but across the industry. Giving up isn’t the solution; standing united is.
While you have valid points ELT have other ideas. They will be sending as many jobs as they can overseas to avoid unions in next 5-10 years. Time to make other plans for your future as it is most like not with Chevron.
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