DynCorp union negotiations impact

[likittysplit]

I don't post here too much, but the topic that has recieved well deserved attention "I. A. M. vs DynCorp International" got my attention too. I work, and have worked for employers on this base for a long time. My concern (and question) is what would happen to the productivity and/or the ability of the other contractors and companies who interact with DynCorp if these guys decide to strike?
If my flight test project was put on hold because another contractor, one that we are dependant on won't come to work, how would that impact the entire the flight test enviornment here?
My intent for asking you this is in no way to stir up any anger about greed, political affiliation, and especially family. Just a question... What if?

[willie]

UAW already stirred up the anger.

[aps45819]

Originally Posted by likittysplit

I don't post here too much, but the topic that has recieved well deserved attention "I. A. M. vs DynCorp International" got my attention too. I work, and have worked for employers on this base for a long time. My concern (and question) is what would happen to the productivity and/or the ability of the other contractors and companies who interact with DynCorp if these guys decide to strike?
If my flight test project was put on hold because another contractor, one that we are dependant on won't come to work, how would that impact the entire the flight test enviornment here?
Just a question... What if?

Some other company would be awarded a temp contract and the strikes would get to hang out at Placid Harbor until they can no langer pay their dues.

[migtig]

Originally Posted by aps45819

Some other company would be awarded a temp contract and the strikes would get to hang out at Placid Harbor until they can no langer pay their dues.

Exactly another company would step up and fill the slot. The folks that write the contracts probably have a stack of bids sitting there waiting for a "what-if" scenario. You'd at most have a gap of a week or so. Not to mention, the government's finishing up finance for the new FY anyway. If dynacorp strikes, those folks may be out of a job for anywhere from a year to five years depending on the support contract needs.

[Erin]

Where did these talks of a strike come from?

Under their current contract, there is a strike clause. Hearing that ends Aug 31....wonder if they'll get a bridge contract.

[glhs837]

I think the strike talk arose from the I.A.M. vs Dyncorp thread. What does that strike clause read, I wonder.

[chernmax]

With the sheer number of jobless people in America now and the state of the economy, any strike would be idiotic!

[Erin]

Originally Posted by glhs837

I think the strike talk arose from the I.A.M. vs Dyncorp thread. What does that strike clause read, I wonder.

Not sure of wording, but it's an agreement that they would not strike under current contract.

[glhs837]

so, the way I see it, they will place off work union members outside the gates to give the base folks a taste of what a strike might look like, and if they dont get what they want, let the contract expire, thinking that Dyn will cave rather than take the bad press and heartache from ticked off customers. Same tactic the UAW has used to crush the steel and auto industries.

[migtig]

Originally Posted by glhs837

so, the way I see it, they will place off work union members outside the gates to give the base folks a taste of what a strike might look like, and if they dont get what they want, let the contract expire, thinking that Dyn will cave rather than take the bad press and heartache from ticked off customers. Same tactic the UAW has used to crush the steel and auto industries.

And I think in SoMd, that tactic will backfire.

Hold up base traffic and the folks going into work will be tempted to run your butt over.

Bad press? You mean what press? Most news comes from the forums on here and BayNet and the overwhelming majority seem to believe, good you go on strike and I can get your job.

Ticked off customers? That's the same people mentioned above and of course the government. Luckily this is coming at the end of the physical year. They strike and the dyncorp contracts can easily be awarded to another contractor who is more than willing to step up to the plate, get the job done.

As I mentioned before, if a union strikes because of benefits or pay, the company they work for can replace those employees. With as many people clamoring for jobs right now, it won't be hard to find replacements. Dyncorp employees striking just will cause those employees to lose their jobs.