Deciding to strike is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make. With it comes one of the strongest messages you can send to an employer, but it also bears major consequences for union members and their families. It’s a very personal decision and one not to be taken lightly.
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Read moreAugust 21, 2017 – After weeks of negotiations, 271 Machinist members employed by Wyman-Gordon in Houston, TX began a strike calling for a fair and equitable contract from the company.
Read moreIncreased wages – Check. Better health care options – Check. Stronger pension contributions – Check.
Read moreIt was the last year of the Vietnam War. Gas was 38 cents a gallon. The Watergate scandal was in full swing and the song Bad, Bad Leroy Brown was dominating the radio. It was 1973. And while all of this was happening throughout the country, the Machinists were putting in place a first contract
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