Don't waste your time trying to make sense of anything that has happened in Erie. The place runs on an elaborate system of smoke and mirrors cleverly developed to keep Houston in the dark and off Managements backs. Those that don't adapt well to the system or threaten to expose it in any way are out.
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People that helped take MS of Erie to new levels of product quality are now out on the streets. On both sides. Not a positive outlook for the folks in Erie. It's Ironic that they kept individuals that "hindered" progress and continuous improvement.
Layoffs in Erie today, Lean manufacturing principles were applied to Erie M.S. headcount, the secret "good ole boys" fishing club had its membership reduced to 2 active participants
Relocation is a maybe but union shop doesn't help Erie. Many people's last day today. The layoffs of December conclude today. Upper management is tight lipped about what is to follow. But who knows if they even know.
Just continue to work and learn. As long as they keep paying, just keep working.
and why exactly do you say something big is about to happen? Did you hear something? Is there evidence that management is talking about a relocation? just curious...
Union contract is just around corner. Business in Erie is way down. People that cared about protected people in Erie are out of the way. What do you think?