Finally, this strike will set a trend, and a message to the fat cats. ...read excerpt
“The problem is that oil companies are too greedy to make a positive change in the workplace,” USW International Vice President Tom Conway said in the statement. “They continue to value production and profit over health and safety, workers and the community.”
Finally, this strike will set a trend, and a message to the fat cats. ...read excerpt
“The problem is that oil companies are too greedy to make a positive change in the workplace,” USW International Vice President Tom Conway said in the statement. “They continue to value production and profit over health and safety, workers and the community.”
Hmmm, is that all the workers want? Better health and safety for employees and the community at large?
But USW, which has been in talks since Jan. 21, feels the oil companies
can afford to make the changes it is demanding, which include
substantial pay raises
I bet if they ONLY got offered big raises they would go back the same day. Its all about the money from both sides of the table. Lets not pretend that it isnt.
Hmmm, is that all the workers want? Better health and safety for employees and the community at large?
But USW, which has been in talks since Jan. 21, feels the oil companies
can afford to make the changes it is demanding, which include
substantial pay raises
I bet if they ONLY got offered big raises they would go back the same day. Its all about the money from both sides of the table. Lets not pretend that it isnt.
The vast majority of employees will try to help owners if the are struggling to keep businesses going, even without a raise if they feel healthy and safe.
But after awhile when they see such disparity, and employee struggle to make ends meet, things must change.
Not all owners are fair owners, some think one yacht, one mansion is not enough.
The vast majority of employees will try to help owners if the are struggling to keep businesses going, even without a raise if they feel healthy and safe.
But after awhile when they see such disparity, and employee struggle to make ends meet, things must change.
Not all owners are fair owners, some think one yacht, one mansion is not enough.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
But I agree with you that not all biz owners are bad. However, these are large corporations and the goal is to maximize shareholder earnings. Many people make good money off of them including many who have 401K's and the like.
You like when the stock market goes up right? I think your portfolio does well when it does if I remember correctly. Well that doesnt happen from a poor earnings report by a company. Its all about the money from top to bottom and everyone wants a piece of the pie. When someone in the chains pie gets cut that person whether top dog or low man doesnt like it.
But I agree with you that not all biz owners are bad. However, these are large corporations and the goal is to maximize shareholder earnings. Many people make good money off of them including many who have 401K's and the like.
You like when the stock market goes up right? I think your portfolio does well when it does if I remember correctly. Well that doesnt happen from a poor earnings report by a company. Its all about the money from top to bottom and everyone wants a piece of the pie. When someone in the chains pie gets cut that person whether top dog or low man doesnt like it.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
What you said about the OT I've talked about before.
I worked for a company that had union employees and they specifically had it written in the contract they could not be made to work overtime. In the above example those making $28/hr would be making $42/hr for everything over 40hrs and they don't want it.
I said it before and I'll say it again...
Unions don't protect the workers "right to work." They protect the workers right "not to work."
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
What you said about the OT I've talked about before.
I worked for a company that had union employees and they specifically had it written in the contract they could not be made to work overtime. In the above example those making $28/hr would be making $42/hr for everything over 40hrs and they don't want it.
I said it before and I'll say it again...
Unions don't protect the workers "right to work." They protect the workers right "not to work."
Fox News is funny. They were all hot and bothered this morning blaming the oil workers for the recent uptick in oil prices, and fretting over the long term damage that will be done to the economy due to the workers being on strike. According to FOX's reporters it was just a matter of time until the srike affected supply and then BOOM goes the economy.
And then 2 hours later the oil sell off begins as the IEA reports record high stocks will continue for the next 4 to 6 years.
Fox News is funny. They were all hot and bothered this morning blaming the oil workers for the recent uptick in oil prices, and fretting over the long term damage that will be done to the economy due to the workers being on strike. According to FOX's reporters it was just a matter of time until the srike affected supply and then BOOM goes the economy.
And then 2 hours later the oil sell off begins as the IEA reports record high stocks will continue for the next 4 to 6 years.
Fox News is funny. They were all hot and bothered this morning blaming the oil workers for the recent uptick in oil prices, and fretting over the long term damage that will be done to the economy due to the workers being on strike. According to FOX's reporters it was just a matter of time until the srike affected supply and then BOOM goes the economy.
And then 2 hours later the oil sell off begins as the IEA reports record high stocks will continue for the next 4 to 6 years.
And Fox went back to grumbling about Obama.
Agree, Faux News will turn the middle class into the bottom class if some in the middle class keeps listening to their Con Job. There are many people here on Covers who are drinking their kool aid. Especially weapons nuts.
Fox News is funny. They were all hot and bothered this morning blaming the oil workers for the recent uptick in oil prices, and fretting over the long term damage that will be done to the economy due to the workers being on strike. According to FOX's reporters it was just a matter of time until the srike affected supply and then BOOM goes the economy.
And then 2 hours later the oil sell off begins as the IEA reports record high stocks will continue for the next 4 to 6 years.
And Fox went back to grumbling about Obama.
Agree, Faux News will turn the middle class into the bottom class if some in the middle class keeps listening to their Con Job. There are many people here on Covers who are drinking their kool aid. Especially weapons nuts.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 41,570 oil-refinery workers earned an average annual wage of $60,290, or $28.99 an hour, as of May 2011. The top 25 percent of earners made $71,330 or more, with the top 10 percent making $81,520 or more.
They should invest more into the companies stock and cash in. They also are bargaining for less overtime which means they make less money so they can't be hurting too bad.
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