To Mrs.Mary Mancini,

    just wanted to thank you for the letter you submitted,I absolutly laughed my ass off!

    along with a great sense of humor, you articulated[looked that up in the online dictionary you refered to}your points brillantly.

  unfortunatly,all the online dictionarys in the world will never help these ass#!&*$ at emany.

   They will never understand some of the words you used like...PRIDE...HONOR...FAIR.

   The only words they seem to understand are...greed...more...profit...$$$$.

  Anyway,thanks again for the laugh.

   STAY STRONG.

      Respectfully submitted,

         John M Barrett,card #1747

What an awsome message from Mrs. Mancini!!! I have printed it to show others.

One Wife’s response to EMANY’s Update of 4/28

It IS Time for a New Contract

Local One Negotiators ARE Real About the Issues

Time for EMANY to Catch Up

It has now been almost seven weeks since the current labor contract expired.  Employees are asking YOU why no agreement has been reached?   That is amusing.  Nobody told me that you guys were jokesters.  Local 1 continues to negotiate in good faith to secure an equitable contract for our members.  Our negotiators are willing to meet with you every day.  Valuable time IS being wasted.  Are you afraid your golf games will suffer if you negotiate more than two days a week?

We would like you to know that we are so appreciative of the fact that you wish to help us understand exactly what is keeping us from getting back to work.  You guys are swell.

We are well aware of the fact that you initiated the lock out of your union-represented employees.  We were/are willing to work until a fair contract was/is reached.   YOU made the decision not to let us work.  Our Union President speaks for all of us. He is a fair and honorable man.  We are quite certain that he, more than anyone, wishes to negotiate a reasonable agreement.  Are you aware of the definition of the word reasonable?  There is such a thing now as an online dictionary.  Perhaps that could aid you?

This is not a game.  Interesting point you make.  Even more interesting is the fact that you took company vans from our men on the same day we won the annuity fund arbitration.  To the untrained eye, that would almost seem like some kind of attempt to play a trump card.   Thanks for clearing it up for those of us who might have been unable to read it correctly.

Personally, I loved the chart.  Take you long to figure out?  Hope your statisticians didn’t charge you much because we could have helped you there.  We are more than aware of what it is costing us.   What is it costing you?

Cost of housing and feeding unskilled workers

Travel costs of above unskilled workers

Lost time with their families

Cost of hiring guards for said unskilled workers

Cost of “re-fixing” already fixed equipment when skilled workers are back on the job

Medical expenses for unskilled workers who can’t perform the jobs asked of them

Lost jobs

Loss of employee loyalty

I believe your loses may be incalculable.  May I borrow your statisticians?  I’m guessing you may not go for that.  That’s okay.  I don’t really need to know.  What I do know is more important.  I am proud of my husband for the stand that he is taking.  I am proud of him for picketing.  He is a strong and wonderful man.  My family has pulled closer together in order to get through what could be an extremely difficult financial time.  My children are doing without, and they continue to smile and support their father in every possible way.  I have discovered I have friends and family who will be there if I need them.  I am proud of our Union President and negotiators.  I am proud of my husband’s co-picketers and their families.  Life is good.

What about you?  Families embarrassed?  Children unable to speak of their fathers with pride? Wives disappointed by what their husbands are doing?  When all is said and done, these things are much more important, wouldn’t you agree?   My children can do without a new pair of jeans, or desserts on the table.  I can sell my belongings and live within my means if it should come to that.  Can you continue to live your lives with your loved ones being unable to look you in the eye?  If you are comfortable with that, more power to you I guess. 

My husband has a saying, “What comes around, goes around.”  I finally understand it!   In years to come, if you find yourself in this situation, please think of us.

And what about all you non-Local One employees?  What will happen to you as the EMANY companies lose jobs?  Think you’ll all still be as important to them?  My husband had been referred to as a valuable employee.  Nice to see how they treat employees of value.  I would watch my backs if I were all of you.  I can sense down-sizing coming in the not-to-distant future.  Have they promised you that your job is safe?  Well good for you then.  At least they are  companies you can trust!

Local One employees want to go back to work.  They want a fair and reasonable agreement.   I cannot imagine how EMANY companies will ever receive any type of loyalty from any employees again, be they Local One members or not.  How can an employee work for a company they know is willing to try to hurt them the first chance they get?   By locking us out, you proved you really didn’t care about any of us.  Employee loyalty is an important thing.  Sorry, but I don’t see that in your future.

Our negotiators will come to the next session prepared to offer realistic proposals to address the issues that continue to cost Local 1 members money.   Will EMANY negotiators do the same?  Will they come to the table prepared to resolve issues that are costing their members something more important, namely, pride?  You are right.  Negotiating in good faith does mean a great deal more than just showing up at the bargaining table.  How about skipping golf one day a week and giving it to us?  Working three days a week, perhaps we can accomplish more?  I’d suggest four days a week, but I wouldn’t want to hurt anyone’s handicap. 

DISCLAIMER:   The statements above are the views of the author and are not necessarily fact-based and do not represent Local One members or negotiators.  Just an aggravated wife trying to make a point.

We will prevail. We don't want to go back for anything less then WE DESERVE.We are behind Brother Ray Hernandez and ALL our elected officers!!!!!We will continue to TOW THE LINE! We are an extremely proud union.I have fought too hard too long for over 23 years to GIVE IN to corporate greed! I have worked to hard I have worked around the clock to many times I have given up weekends and holidays with my FAMILY "for my committment to OUR customers" . I went to trade school for 5 plus years continued with satellite schools and extra college and training, WHY? Because I am and will continue to be an educated and informed Union Elevator/Escalator Mechanic . I have gone to every Safety class offered! I am looking foward to going back to work . I take pride in MY TRADE , MY UNION , MY FAMILY , MY FAITH. I will with the unconditional help of my brothers and sisters continue to educate the riding public of the TRUE FACTS !!Their safety is at risk . I also would like to let everyone know that reads this website WE WILL PREVAIL, LOCAL 1 IS HERE TO STAY. ALL FOR ONE........ONE FOR ALL!! RAY Hernandez ,Bob Stork, Fred MC court , Ed Krull, Lenny Lagotte , and Tony Carudo.........and all others helping us fight this fight!!!!! WE WILL NEVER FORGET HOW MUCH YOU HAVE DONE AND WE ARE BEHIND YOU 100% TOW THE LINE GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.........THANKS TO YOUR SOLIDARITY WE WILL PREVAIL OUR FAMILIES NEED YOU !!!!! Respectfully Submitted Brother Brian Link Aka Captain America A proud Local 1 member since 1982

visiting your site from LA,CA. Great stuff

Brothers & Sisters

It is far from a secret that Jimmy Walker and his Emany lackies promised the companies that they would block our annuity money and make us pay the maxium for health care. But thanks to the undying loyalty of our elected officials and the hearts and pride of every brother & sister in this union and the good sense of a fair arbitrator this did not happen. There is a special place in hell for Jimmy Walker and his Emany weasels. But let's hope these decisions let the little midget grab his chest and get there alot faster!!!!

Yours and solidarity,

Brother Geezer Cerbone

I Think we have the spelling all wrong:

Emany

Should be

Enamy!!!!!!!!!

EMANY Please Read.

http://peterod.com/emanyscab.htm

The forum is doing great. Stop by and post.

http://peterod.com/iuec1/index.php

Brothers and Sisters,

              During this lock out it has become quite apparent that EMANY is out to screw us. From the beginning we have been honest with our customers and the public while EMANY lies to both their customers and the public. We must continue to show our presence, educate our customers and never get discouraged. We have shown that we are united in our quest for a decent contract. We must continue to support Brother Hernandez and the rest of our elected officials. They have a difficult task but with our support and their dedication we will WIN this battle. Stay involved with your fellow brothers and sisters and remember there is no UNION without U and I.         Kevin Berry

   I would like to say thank you to my IUEC brothers & sisters. 

   I had to undergo knee surgery & found out that we cannot  collect unemployment during a labor dispute,we can't collect disability either.The Fairfield Otis Sunshine Club came through for me.Thank you IUEC brothers & sisters internationally,locally & coworkers.We can't rely on N.J. Government but we can rely on each other.

                                                     Stay strong,

                                                        Frank Crane

emany you say local 1 needs to get real.i think you should look in the mirror an realize we dont want your shiftwork,gps an your hoisting an rigging bull.everything was fine before,your companies made there record profits an we made a living.so stop with your union busting ways.what you fail to realize is it is us men and women in the field who smooth things over with the customers when your companies are trying to rip them off.we build a mutual respect with our customers.you guys wouldnt know what that is,because your all snakes.we have something you will never have an im sure deep down you wish you had it an thats brotherhood.we take care of our own.you muts would screw each other over any chance you would get.

Here's the info about health insurance coverage for the "uninsured" in NYS:

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Sure we’ve lost wages and annuity but signing a contract that puts our future in jeopardy will be more costly in the long run. Brothers and sisters, stand behind our leadership, THEY, not emany, have our best interests at heart. This could possibly be the most important contract we’ve ever signed. Ray, STAY THE COURSE, WE ARE BEHIND YOU 100%

Stephen Dziuma

The gray haired lad

         Brothers and Sisters,I have been locked out for six weeks with swindler elevator but have been recently been blessed with being picked up by ThysenKrupp at J.F.K. airport it was a hard road but I will not forget the Brothers and Sisters still struggling out there,I have not yet received my first check for three days pay but  i  will personally be donating it to the Lock out fund along with my Brother Chris VanRunk.It will not be easy to do,for we are very behind in our bills,IT WILL BE TO EASY TO DO.LETS NOT FORGET BROS ANS SIS'S THE FAMILY'S THAT HAVE A HELL OF A FINANCIAL BURDEN TO DEAL WITH,LETS STAY UNITED,WE HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO.WE GOT WHAT WE GOT BECAUSE OF ALL THE SACRIFICE'S OUR BROS AND SIS'S MADE THROUGH THE YEARS,WHO ALWAYS STOOD STRONG TOGETHER,TOOK NO CRAP.and GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED,GOOD PAY FOR A GOOD DAY......SO GET OUT YOUR CHECK BOOKS AND WITH PRIDE,KNOWING YOUR HELPING YOUR FAMILIES AT LOCAL ONE FILL THEM OUT AND SEND THEM IN,   thank You,

                                        a very proud Local One member

                                                   Jerry Wody

                                                  #2848

Brothers & Sisters: 

 On March 17 a bully called EMANY cold cocked us when we weren't looking. They slip away from the table and locked our members out. We were bloody, down on one knee and maybe had a couple of teeth loose.

But we stood up and we will continue to stand up together.

Our labor leaders fought and won our cases.

We will win this as long as we stick together.

Never forget this.

Never let them forget this.

I heard that some of the scum supers that are  working are telling the guys, the company will not forget who broke there balls during this lockout.

We will never forget who worked while my brothers & sister did without.

Local One, will be still standing after this is over.

We are right in this fight.

Go to church Sunday and pray for our dead fathers who fought for what we have today. Take a look at your kids as you kiss them goodnight. We tell our kids to punch the bully in the jaw when he bullies you. Well my Brothers & Sisters, I'm telling you punch the bullying right in his  mouth and let him know we will not stop fighting for whats right.

Failure is not an option.

Tough times don't last, but tough people do.

The buildings on 42 street are about to get ready for elevator men & women soon. We will be back on top soon.

Be Brave.

Brother Tom Moore, Local One, IUEC

  Why are we still trying to negotiate with Emany? They don't want to sign on at 7,7,7 so be it. Move on. Every mechanic call your buildings, and get them to change companies. Many Mechanics remain loyal to their companies, but this isn't about loyalty. I didn't quit Schindler after 20 years with them- "Schindler" sent me home without a job. They could've had us work while they negotiated, like we've done in the past. They chose to not pay us. They chose to block unemployment, so that we couldn't feed our families. They chose to vote against us taking our OWN money, from our OWN 401k plan, to further hurt us all. Then the absolute final statement in just how worthless an Elevator Mechanic really is to them- they didn't even pick up the medical for our children. These companies are run by worthless cowards. It will be difficult to ever look any of them in the face again.  These companies are so full of themselves but, if they have no work force, and no one will work for them, maybe they'll do us all a favor, and leave New York. All you resident Mechanics, and you (several mechanic) crews get together, and bring your buildings to any of the signed companies. Let Emany rot. The Developers that support them ( Trump, Brodsky,etc.. ) Will build buildings with, or without "EMANY" It's nice to know that with all the jobs Emany's losing. When the smoke clears. Some of the very super's that are so willing to take food off our tables. Will be laid off, because of the lost jobs. Good luck getting your cards back . . .