The time is now. Your 2 year guarantee is about to expire. Don't let the company mislead you with a contract that is not even close to being ratified. If being union s---s so bad why are they doing so much to stop you. I'd rather fight for my future than be kicked to the curb. If at will is so awesome why are all these supervisors,managers, directors, an vps leaving?
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Its really mind blowing how dumb and ignorant some of these techs are. Even going union just to freeze everything you have is a no brainer because this company who is notoriosly known for cuts can chop your salary and benefits at any time. They already feel most of us make too much.
Yet they say " we honor your time in etc".
Yeah right..then they do some shady $HIT.
Problem now is as ATS which on paper is a contracting company , they will starve you out .. striking won’t do a thing because we have EzPass and can be deployed to work anyplace at anytime!!! So make sure whichever Union your looking into they won’t strike and ruin your lives as Local 3 did to Spectrum ... Also BK contract is coming to an end soon and they are all over this site looking for Bodies
Lodi just filed for an election hopefully they have the balls and the brains to vote yes
What were you drinking and exactly how much?
The funny part is they are all leaving to a company you idiots were supposed to be protecting. As I see it you guys failed charter guys so now you want our money for what what can u protect me from the Boogeyman.
Are any other depots filing?
I really wanna believe you Newark.
Hope y'all working on something right now.
Last year's vote was (60-53) - how's the support looking this year?
should file for election asap
Newark will be ready this time. All the rats got jobs handed to them in osp. This time will be a different outcome.
When was there a mass firing and employees got their jobs back?
It was in a union shop Brooklyn it’s not the same as a Ats far from it.
Modus operandi should save. He's been working since Manhattan cable days and still can't retire.
Save your money because you will be on strike for a very long time. You'll cross the line and your union will be begging for donations before altice even notices.
You'll be exactly where you are now. Only with less money in your pocket now that you invited fat shmoe to have your back.
Good luck with that.
Keywords are might and proposals. Also doesn’t mean the union agreed to these “proposals”
So this is what I don’t understand, if going union doesn’t do anything and doesn’t really help the techs, why is the company so against it? Because there is no direct communication with the employees? There hasn’t been a direct communication with the techs since this whole union scare..
From where I stand how much worse can it get? You can change the work load, the routes, the rules but once you start messing around with paychecks and vacation and sick time, that’s where you Fqcked up. The only reason you took 3 sick days was to get on the same page as suddenlink? That was your excuse you gave for the sick days. Come on people read the writing on the wall. You gonna stay on your knees or are you going to stand up and get answers?
@Shm1Kqt-nfm. you sure you aren't the bumbling one himself.
You did read it wrong because it says might. Kinda like speeds up to 400. Same folks making the same claims. Anyway what is the greivence procedure for an at will employee???
Wow, unless I read it wrong going union is getting them nothing. They’ve agree so far to be treated just l8ke ATS at will employees. AUSA can dictates the game to you and can fire you for any reason they can make up. Whoooo! Go union! You really showed them.
You can count me in. I don’t know why would you say that SAVE YOUR MONEY at this point what’s there to loose.
Hope you saved your money. Your going to need it.
I thought we were 2 separate companies until USA management showed up to ATS for a meeting. I guess they’re trying to keep us contractors in line
Thought this guy worked for ATS. Why is he getting involved in USA business?
Key word "might" maybe it might not
TO:New Jersey Employees
FROM:
SUBJECT:Update on Oakland IBEW Local 827 Bargaining
We know many of you are interested in the ongoing negotiations between AUSA and IBEW Local 827 in Oakland, and that you appreciated seeing a copy of AUSA’s proposal for a complete collective bargaining agreement that was given to the Union in February. AUSA and the Union have met twice since then, and so we wanted to let you know how those recent discussions have changed what the final CBA might look like if and when the parties reach an agreement.
Specifically, during the last two meetings, AUSA and the Union tentatively agreed to the following provisions:
• Management Rights (p. 4-7)
o AUSA determines “the size of the workforce” and can “hire, layoff, recall, promote and demote” employees.
o AUSA continues to have the right to “set performance and productivity standards” including production goals, metrics and customer service standards, and evaluates whether those standards have been met.
o AUSA maintains its ability to “plan, direct, and control facility operations,” “the right to determine and change the method and manner of operations,” “the right to introduce or change technology,” and “the right to determine the number and type of equipment, materials and supplies to be used.” This means that management decides what work needs to be done, when it will be done, who does it, and the tools that will be used.
o AUSA can “establish, modify, interpret, eliminate and enforce compliance” with all policies.
• Discipline & Discharge (p. 20-22)
o AUSA has the right to “immediately discipline or discharge bargaining unit employees for ‘just cause.’”
o The provision provides a non-exclusive list of what is considered “just cause,” including things like failure to meet performance or productivity standards, theft of time, insubordination, violation of a safety rule, and disregard of the customer’s experience.
• Performance of Bargaining Unit Work (p. 8-9)
o Managers, supervisors and other non-bargaining unit employees can be temporarily assigned to perform work under the CBA in certain situations, such as to conduct training, when there is an emergency, or if there is a temporary increase in workload.
• Grievance and Arbitration Procedures (p. 23-26)
o Grievances are subject to a 2-step grievance process, and it will ultimately be within AUSA’s judgment if it agrees with the Union on the grievance. If the grievance is denied, the Union can file an arbitration.
o If a grievance goes to arbitration, AUSA and the Union will pick an arbitrator who will determine whether there has been a violation of the CBA.
• No Strikes or Lockouts (p. 26-28)
o During the term of the CBA, AUSA can immediately terminate employees who engage in a strike, picketing, work stoppage, or similar incident that interferes with operations. Terminations under this provision are not subject to the CBA’s arbitration procedure, unless it is only to determine whether the employee was actually involved in the incident.
o AUSA is also prohibited from locking out employees during the term of the agreement.
• Payroll Deduction of Union Dues and Reports (p. 3-4)
o Allows for automatic deduction of Union dues directly from employees’ paychecks.
• Employee Relations Consultations (p. 10)
o Provides for meetings between the Union and the Company to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern, including safety.
An updated copy of what the complete CBA would look like right now is attached for you to review. As always, if you have any questions about the potential CBA in Oakland, or about unions and collective bargaining in general, please feel free to reach out to HR.
AHH, I DON'T APPRECIATE YOU GUYS MOCKING ME.
DON'T LET ME HAVE TO SIT UP THERE AND CALL FAT BARRY....AHH I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU TECHS FEAR HIM.
I read it and it's clear the babbler is desperate.
What email? When was it sent?
Can someone please copy & paste that BK email here so that we can all see it.
Bumbling Bob email was pretty threatening. Key word that stuck out was "might". Everything written was an opinion and there was no facts. My friend the whole reason this is happening is uncertainty. Do you really think our situation could possibly get any worse? You are just trying to save yourself and not be disposed of again.
If you don't fight for your rights nor know your rights , you don't have no rights . Don't blow these opportunity.... petition is in now .
AM IN. Am still missing OT on my check from the first storm.
At these boiling point even management wish they could go union , too bad they can't, but we are not going to pass on these opportunity. It's time to stand up and make a change other wise they going to keep on abusing us and keep taking things away from us. Sorry management but you'll doom.
Let’s make it happen!!! Now checks are being messed around with. That’s my last straw. I was against it last time but not this time..We need a CHANGE!!
Babbling Bob propaganda
Piscataway and Newark should get it done this time.
How about Monmouth Depot?
Whats' up Newark??
you guys failed last April, you gonna try it again??