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“That is the smallest percentage increase since the plan was established.”
Connie Kelliher
“We are continuing to talk.”
“They see it as if they let it do it to one, it could happen to you the next time.”
“This illustrates why workers are insulted by their take-away contract. Our members generated that profit he's being rewarded for.”
“It is very, very quiet. They're really focusing on doing the work at the bargaining table.”
“We thought that meant they were going to be nice.”
“The company's latest offer showed no substantial improvements on our top three issues, which are pensions, health care and job security.”
“Pension, health care and job security. It hasn't changed for us from the beginning. Those are still the top issues.”
“We do have an advantage in that we have a very unique skill set. They could not easily come in and replace us, so it gives us more leverage than a lot of workers.”
“The two sides are far apart. The company's second offer shows no significant improvements on our top issues - pensions, health care and job security. The union is currently analyzing their offer and will immediately begin working on a counterproposal.”
