Libbey Glass workers strike

[hotrod0808]

This is where I work, and contract negotiations for all of our unions have been contentious. We walked out at 12:01 tonight, and have no timetable for return.

http://www.wtol.com/story/33370032/libbey-glass-workers-begin-strike-at-midnight

[link:http://www.wtol.com/story/33370032/libbey-glass-workers-begin-strike-at-midnight|

[Sherman A1]

1. Sorry to hear for the need to walk out

been there before and it is not a fun time. Stay Strong!

[hotrod0808]

4. Thank you for your support!

[AllyCat]

2. Solidarity!

[hotrod0808]

5. Thank you! Solidarity!

[LP2K12]

3. My hometown

Recently moved to Michigan from Florida and always take weekend trips to Toledo with the kids and point out Libbey. We're with you on this. Much love and respect.

[hotrod0808]

6. Thank you so much!

Mismanagement writ large. All of the profit goes to the top and the new plant manager is a West Point grad who runs the place like the service and not a place of business. She took a hard line, and we walked out after weeks of negotiations that went nowhere.

[hotrod0808]

7. It gets better:

The company illegally cancelled our insurance coverage on the day of the walkout, even though we were paid up until the end of October. The Plant Manager told us in town hall meetings over summer, "Libbey cares about you, your families, your health, and your safety."

That does not seem to be the case.