PRAYERS NEEDED HUBBY'S JOB ON STRIKE !!!!!
My heart goes out to you. I personally have not ever been on strike. (We have a non legal right to strike where I work) But, my dad worked for General Motors for 34 1/2 yrs so, needless to say, I know what it is like to be in the midst of it. Back then he was on the Union board. Things have changed since then when they ran the Union with a iron fist. I don't know any of the details of what all is the issue with Bell. I do know that my dad is now without any healthcare at all that was promised to him after working in that hot metel building for 34 1/2 yrs. So, if they are holding out to stand up for what is their's then more power to them. It sure does make me want to rethink busting my butt working for a cooroporation for 30 yrs and only to be told at the end, "Oh yeah, now go down to the county hospital and stand in line next to some people who never wanted to work in the first place and get your medical care there."
I do wish you the best. Take a deep breath and take it day by day..
Smile, it increases your face value.
That is pretty much what we plan on doing. In fact I was going to have more work done to my house....but that will all be put on hold now. UGH Oh well....that is LIFE !!! Just hope that the company listens to the wants of all their employees and at least meets them in the middle. Have a great day.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
I came to the Tx board this morning, hoping to find someone posting about the strike. My husband also works for Bell, so he's sitting at home this morning too. I didn't ask him how he voted or how he felt about the situation. We're SO different in our opinions - he's blue-collar, pro-union, I'm management, anti-union. Bell has provided him an opportunity to make a good living with excellent benefits, so I was hoping they would be offered a good contract and life would go on without a hitch. It sounds like they're pretty disgruntled though, so I'm not surprised by the strike. When I compare what they have for benefits and what they've may have to concede, compared to the company I work for, I'm still convinced they get a pretty sweet deal. If your husband feels strongly enough that it's wrong to strike, can't he cross the picket line to earn a paycheck?
I'll stop my rambling....I wanted to tell you how sorry I am that this is upsetting you and causing a hardship for you. I'll be praying with you and for you that we can all stay out of the poor farm!
Danise
Sorry your husband is sitting home too. He could cross the picket line if he wanted to get beat up. LOL He said the guys won't stand for anyone crossing the line. I know that it will be OK in the end. When I posted that last night I had no idea that they wanted to take jobs away from the janitors. They really are right to strike although I hope it won't last long. I am a stay at home Mom and have NO income coming in other than my hubby's. SO I hope it is very short lived and that Bell listens to their employees and gives them a decent offer. Good luck to you as well.
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian
GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CAN NOT CHANGE; COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS THAT I CAN; AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE !!!! THIS IS MY DAILY PRAYER.
Vivian Prouty Obesity Help Support Group Coach "LOSE IT 4 LIFE"
