I am a very frustrated wife of a local one employee. My husband has been in the industry for almost 20 years and with each year that passes I cannot believe the torment these companies put their employees through.

Look, I have been on the other side of a negotiating table. Before I moved to New York, I was a Human Resource Manager and we had union employees. When it came time for our contract to expire both sides brought in there representatives and we sat across from one another at a large table. The union present there contract that they would like to have on behalf of them and we presented ours. It took several days of each parties leaving the room for meetings and coming back with different wording to the contract. It was nights that didn't end sometimes until one or two in the morning but we did what it took and came to an agreement that everyone was happy with.

Now, all I see with these EMANY people is they have one objective in mind break the union. They have this so called idea that the industry must change for them to be competitive. DON'T THESE EMPLOYERS HOLD MOST OF THE MARKET SHARE NOW?

This is only an excuse. They have no reason to want to collective bargain in good faith. If you look at the meaning for COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN GOOD FAITH it means for the parties to collectively sit together and bargain (talk back and forth) together until a mutual agreement is reached. EMANY hasn't done any of this they go to the table with the same outrageous terms and say take these and stick them where the sun don't shine or leave them. And we have no choice but to leave them, they are terrible. I would never have my husband work to provide for his family under these circumstances. I know times are tough but that's when the tough get going.

Keep up the good faith and guys (families also) go to these rallies. We have to show we are united in this fight.

Local One very upset Wife

These EMANY aholes (and there are MANY of them). they keep talking about this 10% & 15% shift work but are those SCABS that are working at Trump Tower at night (Frank Guinto) are they getting that rate, or are they getting their salary PLUS time and a half and double time and what about that F***ing 16 hour rule I guess thats out the window too.

hope to see all the boys in times square tomorrow

HEY BROTHER"S AND SISTER"S



STAY STRONG WE WILL WIN THIS ONE

LOCAL ONE FOREVER

BROTHERS AND SISTERS ITS time to step up the fight, I just read the lying B.S. that emany is telling the public that we are not negotiating in good faith.guys we need to get the message out to everybody that we  are not the ones who started this. we want nothing better than to go back to work and help out the people who need us most, the supers and the building owners all say the same thing when asked, its not the mechanics that we have the problems with, its managment. guys ive been out there for the last two weeks every day and all i see is the same guys day in and day out , i get phone calls all the time asking whats going on or did you here anything new. i dont care if you live in new york or new jersey, and you know who you are, get out there and show your support for your brothers and sisters your union familly.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

     Tonight I was at the Rockaway Townsquare Mall. in Rockaway, NJ. The up escalator had a broken handrail. There was Kone baracades set up......didn't see any scumbags. Just wanted to let everyone know. Everyone keep up the good work.

United We Stand, Divided We Beg.

Brothers and Sisters,  On Tuesday, April 5th at 2pm there will be the mother of all RALLY'S at 516 W. 34th ST. We are asking everybody that belongs to this UNION(family) to attend. If you are WORKING WORKING(Johnnie B) you best have your butts at this RALLY. We have to show these MUTTS that they will NEVER EVER DIVIDE US. If you are unable to attend at 2pm, you can still show up after you get out of work. We will be there until 6pm. Remember, excuses are like as-ho-les, everybody has one!!! The cross street for the RALLY is 10th Ave. Feel free to bring some noise makers. Also feel free to invite other trades to join us.

Stay STRONG,

Frederick McCourt

All family members are encouraged to attend.

IUEC Constitution and By-Laws

Article XV(B), Section 1

Where the holder of a withdrawal card commits any act detrimental to the International Union of Elevator Constructors or its local unions or violates any section of the International Union Constitution, he/she shall be disciplined in accordance with Article XVIII, and the discipline may also include cancellation of the withdrawal card.

ALL OFFICE EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR WITHDRAWAL CARDS SHOULD THINK ABOUT THIS BEFORE THEY CROSS THE LINE.

Thank you, your Local 10 Brother,

Linsey Thacker

previous kone members who have no clue what to do, please contact me brian fielder before 9 at 631 698 6514 after 9 same or on 631 338 1846 there is something going on evreyday. Those members  who are are not out there know who you are and so does everyone else, so sleep well while your getting fu...ed from behind . WE WILL RISE TO THE TOP OF THIS SCUM PILE OF JACKOFFS

An informational picket line is set for 10:00 Friday morning outside Dick's Sporting Goods at the Roosevelt field Mall on Long Island.  Vp / BA Bob Stork will be there along with other members of your executive board to answer questions.  A good turnout is needed brothers as we will continue to provide information at the mall and other locations on Long Island.  Give me a call if you need directions.

Stand strong and keep the faith.

To the Wives:  This LOCKOUT and not a strike (Dennis had to explain this distinction to me ad nauseum because I couldn't even comprehend how a company could just toss it's valued workers out the door) has made me think about how this city was made on the backs of union members like my husband, your husband, father, brother and/or sisters. When I read about the working conditions before unions came into existance and the history and fight to unionize, I feel such a deep respect for the labor movement and it's members. 

This is a difficult time for many and I just want to say that maybe we can help each other out during this rough time.  Depending on how long this LOCKOUT lasts there will be some people in need.  I can offer some time tutoring english for free for anyone who needs it during this crisis.  By the way, I am a NYC Teacher without a contract for the last two years!

First I would like to thank our Union Officials for the Tremendous job they are doing, I thank you guys & my wife & children thank you.

I am fortunate to be one of the "WORKING WORKING" and I guess I feel some guilt in that. This is my first week back from vacation since this lockout happened and I have been to a couple of RALLIES and the Mass for our departed Brother John. I didn't know John, but I feel that he died FIGHTING THE FIGHT for all of us, and for that I needed to pay my respect.

I thought that I would see a lot more Brothers & Sisters out there in the TRENCHES FIGHTING THE FIGHT, I know it's hard for the working Guys & Gals.

BUT IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE LOCKED OUT BROTHERS & SISTERS AND YOU ARE HOME ON YOUR ASS WATCHING JERRY SPRINGER, SHAME ON YOU.

I would love to see these SCABS from Otis, Kone, & Swindler try to keep all the elevators they have under contract in the WHOLE COUNTRY!!!  If they win here in NEW YORK, then what's the rest of the Country in for in 2007.

LET'S SHOW THEM WHAT  AN INTERNATIONAL UNION IS ALL ABOUT!!!

ONCE AGAIN I WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR UNION OFFICIALS AND THE BROTHERS & SISTERS IN THE TRENCHES FIGHTING THE FIGHT.  THEY ARE FIGHTING  IT FOR ALL OF US!!! 

John Busetto  card #1729  (19 down 19 to go)

Brothers and Sisters,

          Today while handing out fact sheets to the public I came across two Building managers who were willing to discuss with me our situation. They both had the same story of what Otis is telling them. Our committee walk out on a very good offer from EM ANY. I asked and what might that great offer be? They told me a 25 % increase over 3 years. I told them no way had they offered that and did they mention the unbelievable givebacks? Their answer was  a big NO! I then educated them on what has been going on and what Otis was doing and how they were conducting themselves. These men were not happy to hear what I told them. They were pretty pissed at Otis and rightly so. So it is very important that we continue to use our contacts to get the right information to our customers. Do not stop the communication with your building contacts because we need these people on our side.Thanks to all of you who are doing this already and for those of you who are not get off your ass and start doing the right thing.

Very funny Steve, let's see how many Local One babies are born in January, especially since there seems to be quite a few Brothers who are STILL SITTING AT HOME.

DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WE WILL HAVE A PICKET LINE SET UP AT 5 AND 7 TIMES SQUARE TOMORROW [FRIDAY] AT 7AM THE LOCATION IS AT 41st STREET BETWEEN 7AVE AND BROADWAY.PLEASE COME DOWN AND SHOW SOME SUPPORT//STAY STRONG,STAY UNITED.THANK YOU[NOISE IS WELCOME]

Brothers and Sisters, I will be out at Kennedy Airport tomorrow morning. I will be there between 6am and 7am. I have filed a grievance hearing for the airport through the Manhattan Board but I have not gotten any confirmation on the date yet. I am shooting for Monday. 

Stay STRONG,

Frederick McCourt

WOW!

    I can't believe the ENEMY update I received today.

    I think they believe if they lie over and over, it will eventually be true?

They are trying the broken record routine.

    I guess the words "INTEGRITY and ETHICS" do not exist in their world.

    Do they really think the public is going to believe their B/S?

    We , The Local One Elevator Union, have Earned the respect of the public. We have proven our skill and dedication to them and this trade over many years. 

Eg.  The bombing at The World Trade Center,The Major Power outage of the whole city of Manhattan, and of course  Sept. 11, Etc...

   Their "Demands" as they call them are TOTALLY UNREALISTIC!

   I didn't think we were dealing with terrorists!

   We are educated,highly skilled and passionate individuals with work ethics they will Never recognize!!

   Our Integrity is beyond their realm of thought!!

   Hey Scabs, I hope those bonuses are worth it!

   I guess it's easy when your a scab: NO HEART, NO SOUL and NO SPINE!!

   Thanks to all the brothers who came out today downtown. We  made a big impact on educating the public on their safety, and the buildings on the type  companies they are dealing with.

   One reminder to those brothers and sisters who stayed home today.

   If we could have almost 100 guys from Local #10 show up to fight for the cause, and some guys from Local #4, I think you should damn well make the trip to your local areas to do your part!!

   We are family. These are our cities!! Nobody comes into our house and pushes us around!!

   BE STRONG! STAY INFORMED! WE ARE ALL SHOP STEWARDS FOR EACH OTHER.

               FITZMAN,

         OVER AND OUT!

   Well 2pm Thursday and Emany has already posted there  new line of  Bullshit. They make it seem that we are the bad guys.. Unwilling to negotiate,cause violent acts of destruction. Listen Brothers and Sisters you have the best dam team on your side to fight for you, don't forget!!! Stay Strong we will win...... 7-7-7, no shift work and NO GPS. dam it!!

Joseph McAllister

card # 25