Brothers and Sisters

I am pleased to inform you

I guess the over 700 guys that didn't show up to vote, attended the gay parade instead. Hope you got your money's worth. Maybe even found a few new friends. All these guys should be fined $1000 each. These guys will be the biggest complainers about the terms of the contract.

Thank you Mike Duffy for the udates on the web.Hats off to you. Lot of guys did'nt vote what a shame. Pay the fine, also to all the Brothers out there that did'nt pay the $250 for us fighting the fight thanks for nothing.

Well just got back from schindler long island office where i was employed at the start of this LOCK OUT. Five minutes into our RARAR speach i was told that i was being transfered intothe manhattan office as of today. I have been with schindler 17 years, they locked me out, but being a CAPTAIN through this lock out, and being voicestrous through this on my beliefs, and representing LOCAL#1 like a member should right?  I was shocked to see quit a few brothers actually laughing and shaking guys hands that were SCABS THROUGH THIS...I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES...UN BELIEVABLE....I just dont know what to say....but those were the same guys who have been missing for the last few months, how do they do it? In ending i would like to say i would not have done anything different then i did these last 3 months, if this is the way it is gonna be then so be it....To LINK, BUSE, GINTY,MAZZA,BLUME, COLIN, I just want to say what a pleasure it was to be on your team through this you guys are true brothers and true to LOCAL#1....If you guys ever need anything in life I will ALWAYS  be there for you and/or your families....WORK SAFE and ill see you soon...............................................TOMKAT-OUT!!! 

A lot of people go back to work with a lot of baggage from this lockout.  We are professionals, we know how to build, modernize, repair and service these units the company makes all the money from.  To them it is just another dollar headed to a shareholder.  But when we drive around the city and the outlying areas we take pride in telling our family and friends that we worked in that building and the next and the next.  Follow the contract, do not do "favors" for your boss, but do your job.  He is your boss, not your friend.  Take pride in what you do and in being a part of this brother(sister)hood.  Not only our local but the international.  Let's be prepared next time, we know what can happen now.  The international started warning the rest of the membership before we even went out.  Work safe and respect each other.

700 brothers & sisters give or take a few didn't vote today.I know this is a big vacation week but WOW!that's alot of fine money.

It pleases me that all the locked out members are returning to work based upon the outcome of our vote.

I am ecstatic about the overwhelming support that went to Gary Haynes and his family. While the vote may have come close to a 50/50 split the support for Gary was 100% and for that I am a proud member of the IUEC tonight.

Banding together for a brother in need is what it is all about! While Gary lay still in his hospital bed it is up to us to support him and his family both monetarily and emotionally. All I can ask is that you continue to send your letters to GHaynesLocal1@aol.com . We have 50 as of tonight ready for printing to send to the family. I look forward to the next 50 to be able to print and forward.

Please understand that our thoughts and prayers are extremely comforting as the family lives with this tragic situation! Our support is their support, trust me on this!

Thanks for your time,

Bill

Sunday June 26, 2005

This message is for Mr. Mike Duffy and comes as a sincere THANK YOU from The Kowalski's for this wonderful Life Line you've created for the Local One I.U.E.C. members and their families. 

This communication method during the 3+ month rejection period has brought Nation Wide I.U.E.C. brothers & sisters closer together. 

Thank You to All the "working" members for the health care support you provided for us, we truly are greatful.

Last but not least... Many Thanks to Ray & the Local One negotiating committee for all your efforts. They do not go unappreciated.

Words of wisdom for ALL MEMBERS:

Save those pennies brothers & sisters. Four Years will pass quicker than you think.

WORK SAFE

 Hello my Brothers, and Sisters,

      I guess it's time to go back to work. I'd just like to share an opinion with our younger Mechanics. If someone gets hurt on one of our units that we maintain, the Company that maintains it will surly "HANG THE LAST MECHANIC THAT WORKED ON IT." You must treat every system that you work on, as you would treat a newly acquired unit that has been maintain by a "NON-UNION" shop. Look for it to be over fused, make sure the safety circuits are not jumped.They may be shaped in so they'll be hard to find. Remember that the same people who beg "US" to jump circuitry "JUST TILL WE CAN GET TO IT" are the very people who worked on our units. I guess the fool from the real estate board no longer believes that security guards can do as good a job, as we( the highly skilled technicians, with  national certification) can. They may try to rush you, as I'm sure they are FAR behind, but nothing comes before safety. It's been a while since I've said this-

             WORK  SAFE !

                                  Joe Po 

I cant help it,I live and breath to write.My novel is gonna be huge.Well its over and tomorrow we go back to work.I told my kids ,   you been spoiled for 3 months,I wont be here ,and I do not want to come home to dog ****,and a sink full of dishes,Open the back door for them ,They don't understand the doorknob system.I was a God to them a day ago,Tonight the answer was yeah yeah,we heard you .Me.I am lost,cant find my boots,cant fit in my uniform,and a metrocard???whats that.For those of you who work with me you know if you spin me I cant find my way,If I come up the wrong  subway stairs  my first words are o.k. someone  moved the citicorp building.  Well it will be a hot week.3 months ,its a long time to be sitting around the house,drink plenty of water guys, gals.And just  so we are clear on this for the next contract,I think I should get a cleaning lady and my uniforms  cleaned in the next package.And (Emany)if you ever lock me out again,I am camping outside your home and using your pool. Thank you and goodnight.

I spoke to Gary's fiance today and she told me Gary is breathing on his own and that he looks great. He is still not responding to much yet but he is fighting the fight. I like to thank Teddy Meadus for running the collection box for Gary's family. He did quite well. I like to thank the membership for taking care of one of our own. Please keep Gary in your prayers and thoughts. Thanks, Brother McCourt

Just wanted to mention what Local 1 family is ALL about. Their was a collection box set up"for injured brother Gary Haynes" at Local 1 Contract Vote Today. I introduced myself to the brother manning the box "I thought he looked familiar" , It turned out out it was John Meadus brother. For those of you who have not been active , John Meadus passed away while on active picket duty. John MAY YOU REST IN PEACE!!!!!We are family , we will always be family.To any members who decided not too vote today?  Besides obligations that were beyond your control, you should be embarassed and ashamed that you DIDNT vote!!! Once again you part of the problem , not the solution! During this lockout I did everything to help our Local to help assist our leaders to be active . WHen I go back to work on June 27th 2005, I will be educated, informed ,extremely well trained and always proud. I will ALWAYS work safe and always show professonalism to my customers and my fellow brothers and sisters " and also to the company I work for" . I will always stand up for our union, our elected officers. To all of you who were involved and active during this LOCKOUT, THANK YOU. Respectfully submitted Brother Brian Link AKA the cannonball KING of the SOUTH SHORE Once again Thnak you Local 1 officers for thinking enough of me for asking me to lead, not follow. When we go back ALWAYS WORK SAFE

i would like to thank mike Duffy, i have opened this web page every morning and every night  to see what was going on with the lockout and  the  locations of rallies , thanks for maintaining  this   you helped  keep  me and all of other men informed , thanks again

June 26, 2005

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

By a vote total of 1,225 to 899, the ThyssenKrupp and EMANY Agreements have been ratified by the membership of Local One.

All members who have been locked out should report to the offices in which they worked out of unless otherwise directed by your employer.

The SAFETY of our membership is priority number one. We hereby direct all members to thoroughly inspect all equipment you work on when returning to your jobsites. Do not take anything for granted. Your safety is our biggest concern.

In Solidarity,

Your Local One Negotiating Committee

THANK YOU TO THE NEGOTIATION TEAM, i KNOW YOU HAVE FOUGHT LONG AND HARD FOR ALL OF US.

GOD BLESS BROTHER GARY HAYNES, WE WISH HIM A FULL & SPEEDY RECOVERY.

WHATEVER THE OUTCOME OF THIS CONTRACT VOTE IS, IT WILL BE SOMETHING THAT WE WILL HAVE TO LIVE WITH, LIVE BY AND MAKE THE BEST OF.

IF IT PASSES WE CAN NOT LET IT DIVIDE US BY CONTINUING  TO ARGUE OUR POINTS OF DISAGREEMENT. THE BEAUTY OF IT IS THAT THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME, AND I HOPE THAT WE HAVE LEARNED NOT TO BE CAUGHT WITH OUR PANTS DOWN.

IF ITS VOTED DOWN MAKE SURE YOU FILL OUT THE QUESTIONNAIRE THAT WILL BE SENT OUT AND RETURN IT IMMEDIATELY, THEN WE MUST SHOW A STRONGER FIGHT AND MAYBE MORE OF THE WORKNG WORKING WILL BE THERE KNOWING WHAT IS AT STAKE.

WHATEVER THE OUTCOME LET'S STAND BEHIND OUR LEADERS AND SUPPORT THEM, SHOW EVERYBODY HOW STRONG OF A UNION WE ARE.

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND.

JOHN B.

To brother steve jung I remember not too long ago working for millar Local 3 and being out  on strike for 18 weeks so you have until july14 let me know.

Words can't express how proud I am over the last 3 months plus how extremely grateful I am to be an American! Words can't express how grateful I am to have a VOICE in my occupation! Words can't express how grateful I am to be surrounded by some of the best people I have ever been associated with. Words can't express how overhelmed I am with PRIDE over all the commitment and fight I have observed and felt since lockout, from my brothers and sisters and Our elected officials. I have learned many things in my life, but I always know that If you want to "make a difference" please choose to part of the solution , not the problem. Regardless of vote, I can only pray and hope that WE at Local 1 will always remain UNITED, STRONG and not divided. Vote for your future , not for instant gratification. I have from day 1 in 1982 , have always been educated, involved and proud to be a member of Local 1 IUEC. As an American one of OUR rights is the RIGHT to vote!!!! Yet when we have general elections, school budgets, and local elections, WHY DO WE SEE SUCH A SMALL percentage of registered voters VOTING??? You see brothers and sisters they made the WRONG choice to be part of the problem not the solution!!!! Be proud be involved and always be involved PLEASE AT LEAST VOTE respectfully submitted Brother BRian Link card #1347

To all my fellow Schindler brothers & sisters who can over from Millar:  I hope that after being locked out for 3 1/2 months, you realize that  "Toto-you're not in Kansas anymore".

Get well brother Haynes !!!!!

Today is the day brothers and sisters.Remember if you have any doubt vote it down.if you love it vote for it.Remember Gary Haynes today and donate. Don't forget about John Meadus,why and how he died.

I have a phone call out to Gary's family and I am hoping to hear from them before the vote tomorrow. I will be going up to the hospital tomorrow so I will definitely have an update tomorrow. Remember we are going to have a collection for the family tomorrow. Take Care, Freddie