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| You might as well stick a fork in it, because its done. The Idea that VPP had even a remote chance at this refinery is finally over. After a discussion a few weeks ago with the HR manager about how to fill the temporary safety position with a mechanical wage employee, the Workman's Committee had just about all they could take. It wasn't enough for this local management to promise three safety positions, only to deliver one plus a temporary, and then promise to make equal pay for each, only to reneg on that also. Then they brought in the big gun to enforce the dreaded "Managements Rights" trump card. Now they want control over who we pick for this position, the right to pull this person out of the position even if we think he is doing an outstanding job, and the right to leave this person in the position if we think he is doing a lousy job. After listening to the HR department take the minuscule bone that was extened to them away, the following letter was sent to the HR manager and plant manager: February 7, 2005 Mr. Dale Getz Human Resources Manager ExxonMobil Refining and Supply Billings, MT Dear Dale: Since the January 27, 2005 meeting concerning the Field Safety Representative position, the Workman’s Committee has given careful consideration to the FSR position and VPP. We have concluded that the details concerning the partnership between the Union and the Company falls short of the spirit of VPP. Therefore we will not be submitting a name for the FSR position. In addition, we do not endorse the JLMH&SC efforts pursuant to VPP. Additional time and effort on this matter is counter productive. Until the management committee can get past its distrust of the Union and the workforce, and overcome their need to dictate on every item, VPP will not happen. VPP requires cooperation above and beyond each side’s contractual obligation. Before the Union will consider VPP it must see tangible changes in how the management committee relates to the Union. Sincerely, David Noell, Chairman PACEIU Local 8-470 ExxonMobil Group After a 3rd step grievance meeting the day after this letter was delivered, the plant manager informs the Workman's Committee that he is declaring VPP officially dead. Probably the most ridiculous statement he made during his speech was that VPP was suppose to be the Union's program. Let me get this straight, its the Union's program but the company tells us how to run it, who is to run it, what we can and can't have and anything else they deem necessary. You just can't trust them, can you? |
| February 10, 2005 |
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