Are the strikers out today?

[migtig]

Originally Posted by glhs837

Mig, maybe it's because of the speeds, and the fact that folks heading that way in the AM most likely have no connection with the base? They know that most of the people where they work use Gate 3?

Want to go by and hand out some Cracker Cuts?

But are they striking against their company (Lockheed Martin on 235) or are they striking against Pax NAS (Gate 3)?

I seriously doubt they are striking against Pax NAS. If they are, then they are huge idiots, because Pax NAS is a government machine and bodies can be replaced easily.

Logically, it makes more sense to strike at the company location. To be seen and heard. A strike is about putting pressure on a company. You can't put the pressure on if you are out of sight and out of mind. You need publicity and you need the public support. A Gate 3 location will get you none of that.

Sure I'll go with you and hand out goodies.

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by migtig

A Gate 3 location will get you none of that.

Everyone sure is talking about it so something has to be working.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Dev

I think all I got last year was a 1% bump and we were lucky to even get that. These yahoos should be glad they have a job at all.

[Chasey_Lane]

Originally Posted by Pete

Tell us about your bonus...

[migtig]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

Everyone sure is talking about it so something has to be working.

We are - sure - on this chat forum. But I searched yesterday, and couldn't find a single blimp in news coverage about it. I also don't know why they are striking. There was no advance coverage - nothing. I know when there was just a possibility of a strike with DynaCorp (sp?) a while back, there was a lot of coverage.

I'm not with a Union, but I know how they operate and what the purpose of one is. I think this Union has handled things such as organizing, using news coverage, and locating the protestors, badly IMHO.

[Dev]

The Associated Press: Striking Lockheed Martin workers picket in Texas

google F-35 union strike for plenty of results

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Chasey_Lane

Tell us about your bonus...

Sure, but not here.

I wonder how many contracts Lockheed will be able to win through competition over the next several years by giving 3% a year with the DoD budget being shrunk and competition getting so intense? Interesting.

[RoseRed (Premo)]

Originally Posted by migtig

We are - sure - on this chat forum. But I searched yesterday, and couldn't find a single blimp in news coverage about it. I also don't know why they are striking. There was no advance coverage - nothing. I know when there was just a possibility of a strike with DynaCorp (sp?) a while back, there was a lot of coverage.

I'm not with a Union, but I know how they operate and what the purpose of one is. I think this Union has handled things such as organizing, using news coverage, and locating the protestors, badly IMHO.

Local Lockheed Martin Workers On Strike - Southern Maryland News, Charles County, Calvert County and St. Mary's County News

[migtig]

Originally Posted by Dev

The Associated Press: Striking Lockheed Martin workers picket in Texas

google F-35 union strike for plenty of results

Silly me. I was searching Southern Maryland news yesterday morning. I stopped caring after that. Then in this case, I still say the workers should strike at the Lockheed Martin location.

[GWguy]

Originally Posted by migtig

But are they striking against their company (Lockheed Martin on 235) or are they striking against Pax NAS (Gate 3)?

I seriously doubt they are striking against Pax NAS. If they are, then they are huge idiots, because Pax NAS is a government machine and bodies can be replaced easily.

Logically, it makes more sense to strike at the company location. To be seen and heard. A strike is about putting pressure on a company. You can't put the pressure on if you are out of sight and out of mind. You need publicity and you need the public support. A Gate 3 location will get you none of that.

Sure I'll go with you and hand out goodies.

My boss and I were talking at length about this. He believes that because the LM building is rented, not owned by LM, that there is a probable conflict with landlord regulations, and one likely prohibits gatherings/strikes on the property.

:dunno:

They are fools to turn down the offer they got. 3%/year increase, $3000 signing bonus, 14% additional increase in their company supplied pension benefits..... Shoot, if I could repair planes, I'd take it....