Decker

Check out our Local website. UAW Local 551. Its there. Decker 1 of the 1788

"It`s not the Union that is failing the membership but, it`s the membership that`s failing the Union". Haven`t read the arbitration report, have you? Decker 1 of the 1788

EVER since a guy named Adam.... "men" having been making "verbal promises"..... Evey... baby... I won`t!!! really I won`t!!! ..... Opp`s sorry baby. :mellow: Seems, Mr. Hinricks is really good at "verbal promises".... Some really good reading this arbitration stuff. so thats what goes on at the table. :shades: Decker 1 of the 1788

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Dam!!! Big country!!! thats a good one!!!! I needed a giggle :hysterical2: Hold your heads up CAP, its not a big deal.... just remeber those sentences that started with "I heard" or "Someone Said"... and don`t forget those faces that the sentences where coming out of.... they will without a dought be leading you down the "right" path once again in the near future. Its easy to see the membership will be paying for all the hard work ( as Bob and Jimmy stated) in this last negociations... and pay, and pay.....and pay. Decker 1 of the 1788

Tax Free.......... you could have put any other stupid shit at the end...but no, "TAX FREE" The same members thinking their going to get $$$$$.00 and listening to those members that start their sentence with "someone said".."I heard".. are the same people who listened to the voices in their heads ...then started their sentences with "someone said" or "I heard" then stated the current contract was the best thing for us.... Here`s one for ya... You will get what Ron tells you, what you will get. And you better be thankful!!!! or Ron will send Jimmy out there to kick your ass..... :banmolest: Decker 1 of the 1788

Come on Big forker..... I have made many mistakes on this forum. Besides if The General and I knew something about everything, do you think we would still be just your regular member at DTP and CAP? Really, if that was true (knowing something about everything) The General, would be your... District Representative, me I`d be your... Alternate District Represenative......... Can you imagine that???? Decker 1 of the 1788

I`m so sorry, damage.... :dry: Totally forgot about your impairment. To much input on any one topic still making you disorientated? Decker

Well, more like an 8 hours, 8 hours and 6 hours.... sorry. Trim, Chassis and Elvis have left the building... (12:30) Decker

No "Production" 15 July Sunday, for the C crew. Oh... my G-D.... I can here it now " there closing CAP" !!!!! Start up that Bull Shit Rumor Mill !!!! Decker 1 of the 1788

Tomorrow, looks short real short (0 hours) and Monday is regular start times for A crew and C crew...... Decker

They just called 8 hours for Body and Plaint. (Mass Relief) The number over in Trim and Chassis is as of last hour is 228. I believe we are going to be priority .... again. Buy those Explorers!!!!! Hell we cant make enough of the rest of the units... Buy`em ALL!!! Decker 1 of the 1788

Sir, General Sir, The plant that manufactures our sensors. Once again all the eggs in one basket, syndrome. Sir How things going up there at the Generals plant? Decker 1 of the 1788

B crew was let go at 10 hours last night after relieving for 10.7. C crew today and B crew today, 8 hours. Tomorrow will have the C crew doing 8 hours. Is that better? Has CAP been given priority status for stock? Decker 1 of the 1788

CAP has done three shifts of 8 hours. The weekend work will only be for repairs. Reducing production because of the parts plant fire. Decker 1 of the 1788

I agree, and showing more and more ability to lead. Decker 1 of the 1788

Yes, Grant and a few of our younger Rep`s came together and used the contract language properly!!!!! I love to see this happening also!!!! Grant is here at CAP, not at CHSP. Decker 1 of the 1788

Born in Chicago? Then you`ll know where 103rd & Wentworth Ave is. I learned how to stand up right there in that part of Roseland (Pullman). Yep, heard stories about the nazi van. They would turn off the shit about a block away from my Grandfather`s hot dog stand at 79th & Halsted. (David Berg Hotdog`s) After they stopped and got their dog`s with the secret sauce, they would take their Mr. Pibb`s and Berg dogs get back in their van and at about 80th & Halsted they would turn their shit back on.... You need a yellow vest.... take one. Hell, take a box of the dam vests. Sell a couple of them and take the money and buy a dozen of dunkin`s best and drop them off at the guard shack.... Give them the Chicago special touch. Sounds like you might need to spend a little time back home... remember how Chicago works? remember how the CPD works? Security Guard`s.... rent a cop`s thats all. I`ve learned something, you don`t read much and it`s ok to read your shit. Oh, you did mention you spent time in Chicago. Ever process through 26th & California? Decker 1 of the 1788

Fatso, come on... I have been doing this stand up thing for a few years. (elected/appointed) I`ve had to do the humiliation song and dance many times... many times. I have had members stand right next to me, when making their point to management, just to have the members look at management and take their side in the discussion. Or watch as members give their self up for the taking, even in a situation that was completely win able. Then there are the situations that make every time I have had to start dancing or ask for fries with that shit sandwich, you know the situation where a LRO Rep is not only wrong but can`t see that the person sitting across from their desk is a human being. Then minutes after the discussion wtih the LRO Rep and the member is given much less or not given any discipline at all. Then the time when we went to one shift and all the problems our members went through. All the phone calls made, getting members directed to the right agencies, taking members to local churches and even showing up at court, for moral support, just to state for the record that the man (member) was and had been on lay off for over 9 monthes and was fighting to retain visitation rights. All the time I had members complaining "you spend to much time at the hall". On two occasions, a member put a motion on the flood to stop me from being at the hall so much. (both times the motion was unsuccessful) All in all, it was all worth it (the standing up) because of the look on the members face or the thank you`s from their kindala and family members, that makes up for everything else. Over the years I have had the privilege of not only holding positions but, having the ablity to learn the other side of the coin. That other side of the coin or knowledge of how it works is what finally made me stop caring about being anything more than a local level Rep. Not real sure I want to do that either. Like you Fatso, I too have a family (grown now) and have, with the help of my business partners (IUAW and Ford), put food in their mouthes and a roof over their heads. I like you and so many others just want to be treated like something more than a cost factor, equipment or liability. Also so many just want to be treated as a business partner in a fair manner. Most just want the DAM contract to be abided by. So if you agree that there is a Fatso at DTP and a Decker at CAP that are similar and then realize that there are 10`s of thousands other UAW members that are just as similar to those two trouble makers (Fatso & Decker) You won`t need a guinea pig (Decker) packing up and taking a drive on 94. Only when the members become aware that they have to stand up, will things start to get better. Most cases were the membership will have to stand up the membership has to realize that in most cases they are standing up against two fronts. IUAW and Ford. The one thing that is becoming more and more appearent and a very useful tool "communication"!!!! The knowledge of what the hell they (Ford & IUAW) are doing at the different plants is their biggest fear. There is no need for a Decker at DTP or a Fatso at CAP we just have to communicate. We have younger members teaching older memebers how to text. There are members that get together to just ..... discuss issues. This is what I believe is making things different at CAP. Communicate, communicate and then communicate some more..... Fatso, you and I have agreed on many issues and once again I agree with you a 100%, when it comes to opening up the contract. I like so many at CAP think we haven`t seen anything yet.... the next negociations may be a real "eye" opener. I dont refer to those two pretty blue peepers...... Hang in there young brother, hang on to hope... and communicate!!!! Decker 1 of the 1788

Now ...Fatso.... and a whisle too?? I would like to make one thing just a little clearer. Yes, we had our Chairman and a small group of Rep`s act on the " I`M THE BOSS" type of attitude we see so offend from those in management that most offend don`t have a clue or experience in the position they hold. (Mr. Wells??) But, we are still experiencing the cool or cold feet from some of our Rep`s. When this situation was being acted on the text messages were flying..... some, I`m sure from management to UAW rep`s and I`m sure there were the text messages from UAW Rep`s to management. We will have those that think its better to hold off and let the company do as they see fit. We also have the shoot`em all and let G-D sort them out.... mentality. But, I see this group that we have at CAP looking at the way they represent the members as a business, a carryover from the recent past. In business the give and take is good for all unless its one sided. Like so oftend it has been, here at CAP. But, this group of younger Rep`s is looking at equality for the membership. (something we have needed for some time at CAP) So, yes we had a strong group of Rep`s stroll down to the floor with the Chairman and to all those text messages and questions, I don`t know where the other Rep`s went? Take it from one that has had the privilege of climbing down into the companies back yard ready to fight, it can be very intimidating and yes scary..... but, give those Rep`s time. Those that come out next time ready to back up the contract to the memberships benefit will be the Rep`s you want in our corner. Hope.... it`s the one thing that we all need. Decker 1 of the 1788

The last scheduled day of production prior to a holiday (vacation) is a 10 hours schedule. Yes, our Chairman shut the line down. Yes, our Chairman expressed to the off shift manager that even on an AWS the language is still in place. Yes, the off shift manager was pissed and did call our security. The security team showed up but, stated they would not be able to act on the request to remove a Chairman from the plant. Our Rep`s have been showing that "yes" its still Ford Motor Co. but, the Rep`s have been making the company abide by the agreement. Our Chairman has been using more and more of his resources when it comes to checking with his Rep`s and members before just going along with the flow. We have had Trades members that have not been screwed out of their mid-night shift premium. The company wanted to "help" the Trades by starting them at 6:30pm instead of the agreed 7pm..... Then the company saw nothing wrong with allowing a contractor (ESI) to come on site with out proper paperwork and clearance.... Now the 10.7 manditory demand.... We have District committeepersons that are standing up to the company when they start stating that our people "will", "better" and "have too".... Then the "Vacation" schedule....the company could not make the decision on who was and who wasn`t going to work. Our Rep`s stood up to to last minute crap and those that were on the list to work and were told last week they had no work available, will receive SWW benefit for this week. Yes the list goes on. In some eyes these are small examples of achievements by our chair and our group of rep`s we have now. All I can say, those that can`t see the hope in these rep`s are more or less wanting the rep`s to fail for their own personal reasons (election time) or just plain ass haters. Young members and old members confiding in each other, members letting members know what is going on in other departments and members having open communication with their Chairman and Rep`s. Sure is a good feeling to see this happening. It has been a long time since this type of thing (solidarity) has occupied CAP. Decker Still thankful to have a job..... even more thankful for respect. 1 of the 1788

DTPrt !!! I never thought of it that way!!! maybe the boys and girls in marketing can work with your idea "HAND MADE" oh yah, I can see it now..... "Ford... Hand Built Your Way" Outstanding!!! idea DTPrt Decker 1 of the 1788

Sir, General, Sir. I don`t think it is hate as in "dam I wish the General would just ....?" I don`t think it`s hate, like in, I just dont like the General because he is "Black, White, Muslim or Jew" or any number of the other completely senseless hateful reasons. I mean, really this is a blind type of medium. Can`t see a face and even if someone posts a face well, is it the true face of the poster? or what ever we are called that write to this board.... As for the hating of what you post? the truth? Well, if that is the case you are in some really good company. They (meaning in general and not the General, Sir) hated what Lincoln had to say. They hated what Martin had to say. Then there was the hate from their own people and supporters. There was a much loved Rabbi in N.Y. that many thought of as one of great knowledge and was held very high by almost everyone of his Temple members. But, there were those that thought the Rabbi spoke the truth to often and sometimes spoke of things that some of his fellow Jews thought could bring the membership of his Temple to much attention or would ade those that would do them harm. So yes even the Rabbi was hated to some extent by his own people. So General I can not say why people hate, people do at times, things that have no common sence or reason. On this board we all have our fans and well lets just say "non" fans. This brings me back to your question. Hate because of the truth.... I really believe its not hate, in its turest form. Irritating, to some maybe. The ability to touch someones sore spot. Or maybe the way a response is worded, can bring out a little resentment..... But, Hate? naa I don`t thik so. Now to others your exchanges with BigForker and LongCountry can be real entertaining. But I think they may see or feel just a little resentment or the ictching of some irritating exchanges and you have it down to a science when it comes to that touching of those sore spots.... So after filling to many lines of this post with good old fashion and boring....reason. To hell with the hate talk General!!!! take NO prisoners!!!! Touch all those sore spots!!! Make`em itch with your type of irritant!!! Your..... THE GENERAL!!!! Waiting to be entertained Decker 1 of the 1788

Oh yeah, one other thing General, if you know anyone at DTP thats wants to be a supper dupper supervisor... the call has gone out again. The postings have been put up all over the plant. CAP`s HR is considering anyone...... If you would consider starting at 39K and can say "eyedoeno" you to could be apart of the few, the proud, and the brave souls that want to lead CAP into the..... abiss Time to repair the donuts!!! Decker 1 of the 1788

Thanks General, for the wake up call. We have more work then we know how to repair.... park`em here.. park`em there.... Strong possibility no down week for the north end of the plant. But, I`ll make that money now, then head down to see Mom and Dad, then back out west !!!! I love being able to call the shots on all my time off. Brings back found memories. Back when the place was full of kids working the summer before heading back to school. When their time was up and school was calling, many had the same thoughts.... Dam!!! how do those people do that shit EVERYDAY!!!!! FOREVER??? Now, things are different they dont come in for just the summer. No they have high hopes. But, for a large group of them they didn`t wait till the end of summer.... nope, they had the same thoughts as those kids back in the day, "Dam!!! how do those people do that shit EVERYDAY!!! FOREVER???then it only took a day or two to come up... MIA.. We see some movement to opening up the gates and letting another heard in to see if they like our surroundings. I have heard that NO ONE in the Trades wants to come to CAP so we are doing the next best thing, they sent some cowboys out to the Tinley Hospital to round up a heard of the inmates and bring`em back. But, all and all things are running normal for CAP. Yep, its kinda like a horse race, "slow to decide" is closing in on "EyeDoeNo" but "Slippery Stupid" is leading by a head.... How`s things working out at your beloved place of employment? Decker still thankful to have a job... 1 of the 1788