- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
1
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:23 pm to yellowfin
quote:
but would they have to if the unions at other plants didn't exist?
Even if one plant is not unionized the market is affected by unions at other plants
There is that aspect, hard to say. I do agree with stout that it would be close to thw same price.
Part of the high price is for retention of knowledge. Believe it or not there is a little more than being able to munch on fritos and watching movies.
Competition between each site is one thing, but competing with outside fields would mean lots of turnover. A recent class of new hires had almost half with 4 year degrees and 95% with at least a two year degree.
The pay/benefits have attracted very qualified individuals that could bolt to another field.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:25 pm to Spirit of Dunson
I got floated to the peds ER once back in BR years ago. Night before school starts. Kid comes in at 2 am with an itchy scalp. Ask him how long it's been itching...5 years. Kid has dandruff and was trying to get out of school the next day....and his mom brings him to the ER for that
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:26 pm to yellowfin
quote:
Posted by yellowfin quote: How is this market "free" in any way shape or form when it is being actively manipulated by the biggest player in the game? We produce more oil than Saudi Arabia
Has been pointed out to him many times.
He just chooses to ignore his boogeyman does not exist.
This post was edited on 2/1/15 at 3:29 pm
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:30 pm to Teauxler
quote:
6% Annual raise
$7500 signing bonus
90/10 insurance
Triple time
No, wait. This is seriously what they requested?
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:38 pm to Icansee4miles
It better prepares them for future positions when they turn nonessential.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:46 pm to fightin tigers
quote:
quote:
welcome to reality/ Obamacare has ruined insurance for most americans
No shite.
It has become comical that union members pay dues that end up supporting obama and then pay out of their pocket to support republicans.
This right here!
fighting tigers, have you ever asked for (and actually received) a breakdown of where your dues are spent? I have asked before and only received info on the portion that stayed with the local.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:48 pm to shiftworker
quote:
fighting tigers, have you ever asked for (and actually received) a breakdown of where your dues are spent? I have asked before and only received info on the portion that stayed with the local.
Never cared where my dues went, kind of like not caring what state farm does with my insurance premiums. Just wish they were less.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:50 pm to lsunurse
quote:
So should people working in hospitals. How dare they expect people to work while others are normally sleeping.
and those being educated to work in hospitals. How dare they expect us to spend 14 hours in a library on SB sunday.
rabble rabble rabble
Thanks for the enjoyment in this thread guys and gal(s).
Posted on 2/1/15 at 3:50 pm to Icansee4miles
quote:
No, wait. This is seriously what they requested?
It was actually a little worse than that.
They was 7, 6, 6%. Plus a bunch of demands about more people, etc.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:00 pm to Nobs
The 6% deal is merely a bargaining tool. They knew they weren't getting that. They will meet in the middle between 3-4% most likely
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:01 pm to MeatHammer09
Didn't they propose 10, 10, 10 one contract.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:03 pm to fightin tigers
I wouldn't put it past them
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:09 pm to CollegeFBRules
quote:
quote: you see the repair cost on those new aluminum F-series? If the union knew how poorly the vast majority of their members mishandled their money, they would never push for a strike. Greater than 50% can't afford to miss even one check.
It's not just union members that do this. Pretty sure the general public is just as bad.
When I first got my union job some of the old hands told me to save up at least 6 months of pay just in case. I've always kept at least that much money available.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:09 pm to Cornholio
quote:
Again, if you're one of the ones working a day job, STFU. O/G workers sacrifice a lot.
and are compensated for that sacrifice.
Who doesn't make sacrifices?
Healthcare workers make sacrifices
Famers and farmhands
Salespeople
truck drivers
cops and firefighters
military personel
The list goes on and on.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:10 pm to Teauxler
lolunions
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:12 pm to shiftworker
quote:
When I first got my union job some of the old hands told me to save up at least 6 months of pay just in case. I've always kept at least that much money available.
Yep.
I have worked with some of the most frugal people ever when in union jobs. I'm talking tying a plastic bag a certain way so it can be used multiple times for bringing their lunch.
They make engineers look like Birdman at a strip club.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:15 pm to swanny297
quote:
quote: Again, if you're one of the ones working a day job, STFU. O/G workers sacrifice a lot. Typical entitlement - your right it's our fault you work stupid hours.
I don't think he was trying to bitch. At least I hope not. If I understand him correctly he is simply saying these are some of the reasons the job pays well. Most ppl don't want to work weekends, nights, holidays, etc. so the better pay sweetens the pot. Of course we all know the odd hours we work going in, but understand we are being paid well to work those hours.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:18 pm to WeeWee
Just talked to local union rep, it's looking like Norco will be the next to go, since it's a joint Shell/Motiva site and the USW wants the biggest impact on Shell.
Shell didn't care about the 6% raise, and that was signed off on quickly. Norco and Deer Park both already have agreements locally, but have to strike if National USW says so.
The gist of what he told me was behind the strike was that for the past 20-30 years the O&G companies have been taking stuff away each contract and not giving any (pensions, bidding processes, health care and triple time (yes at one point on holidays you got triple time) etc.)
Companies were also choosing to hire 12 instead of 20 and just tell current employees to work added OT and forgo vacations in order to save money. That's just a small amount of what's being discussed though, but a little insight FWIW.
Shell didn't care about the 6% raise, and that was signed off on quickly. Norco and Deer Park both already have agreements locally, but have to strike if National USW says so.
The gist of what he told me was behind the strike was that for the past 20-30 years the O&G companies have been taking stuff away each contract and not giving any (pensions, bidding processes, health care and triple time (yes at one point on holidays you got triple time) etc.)
Companies were also choosing to hire 12 instead of 20 and just tell current employees to work added OT and forgo vacations in order to save money. That's just a small amount of what's being discussed though, but a little insight FWIW.
Posted on 2/1/15 at 4:22 pm to magildachunks
quote:
Can't wait for next years patriotic Oscar bait "American Driller"
Is that a porno?
quote:
starring Larry the Cable Guy
nvm
Page 27 of 112
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News