Comments for 0 at http://www.everythingnrv.com , comment 1 to 25 out of 20 comments http://www.everythingnrv.com Sat, 17 May 2008 00:19:22 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-193 Well, well more people who want my job. I just wanted to give you some advice. Get off your butt and go apply for a job at Volvo. I have yet to see Volvo go door to door looking for employees. If you don't have a job there its your own fault, you have to put forth a little effort to get a job. If you can't take a stand to change your current situation, QUIT complaining...... Union Strong - Blah, Blah, Blah take my job Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:27:23 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-191 If the people at all these other so called low paying jobs had a union to fight for them they would be doing the same thing. Why not, there are men and women that have worked at Volvo for years and also walked a picket line or two to get where they are today so you tell me why they should take any less than what they have??? Don't be judgemental or sore because your name didn't pop out at the VEC, There are alot more important issues than the $$$$$ signs you all see. I stand behind these people 100% and I have family that are residence of Dublin Va and they stand behind them too so speak for yourself when you say Dublin don't approve of this strike heck most of the people employed at Volvo are from that area how could they not approve???? Stand up UAW and fight!! - Go UAW!!! Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:12:52 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-189 Just what corporate America needs, scabs wanting to cross picket lines. Not a wise move, not at all. Everyone is jealous over union jobs because A) they applied & never got hired or B) they feel union wages & benefits are "excessive". WHO can raise a family on $15/hr? Excessive is THE PRICE OF GAS! Listen, I got no problems with this OIL WAR, but lets say it like it is. OPEC loves to play games, what a joke. Soon everything will be made in China and there wont be any good jobs left. Press 1 to proceed in ENGLISH! Thanks NAFTA, the trucks' frame rails come from Mexico. - tommy lee Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:07:37 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-188 I think the workers should be thankful to have their jobs at Volvo. They have one of the highest paying jobs in about a 200 mile radius. I have worked the last 5 years in a non-Volvo job and have had one 3% increase in that time. The only thing I can say is "If they stay out long enough, I am sure there are alot of people willing to do their jobs for less than what they were making when they walked out. I am just waiting for an open opportunity and I'll take it....Strike line or no strike line. - Waiting for a chance Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:01:55 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-186 Volvo has gotton many incentives and state money also. - llehsem Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:16:15 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-185 Volvo had a 10% greater profit last year. It is increasing the stockholder payout this year also. Who is greedy? - dja Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:47:08 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-184 YOU KNOW WHAT PEOPLE REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THIS STRIKE IS ABOUT AND THEY SHOULDN'T ASSUME IT IS ABOUT MONEY OR THAT VOLVO EMPLOYEES ARE GREEDY. YES THEY MAKE GOOD MONEY AND THEY WORK VERY HARD FOR IT TOO, IT IS MANUAL LABOR NOT TEACHING CLASSES OR RUNNING A CASH REGISTER. I AM NOT AT ALL SAYING THAT THOSE JOBS AREN'T HARD, I HAVE A BROTHER WHO IS A POLICE OFFICER AND BELIEVE ME I KNOW. THE PEOPLE AT VOLVO AND THE UNION HAVE WORKED FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS TO GET THE CONTRACTS THAT THEY HAVE AND THEY SHOULD NEVER TAKE ANYTHING ANY LESS THAN WHAT THEY HAVE. MAYBE PEOPLE SHOULD FIND OUT WHAT THIS STRIKE IS ABOUT, HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES, THINK YOURSELF WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK OR HANDLE MATERIALS EACH DAY THAT YOU AREN'T SURE ARE SAFE?? HOW WOULD YOUR FAMILIES FEEL ABOUT THAT? THESE PEOPLE AREN'T DOING THIS FOR MORE MONEY AT ALL! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE LAID OFF FROM YOU JOB OF 15 YEARS BECAUSE OF NEED TO LOWER PRODUCTION AND COME BACK IN 6 MONTHS TO START ALL OVER, NO SENIORITY, NO VACATION, LOWER PAY SCALES? ISN'T THAT WHAT WE ALL WORK FOR? BEFORE YOU JUDGE THESE PEOPLE ASK YOURSELF THOSE QUESTIONS!!!! - MWA Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:28:43 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-181 what are you people thinking??? college professors do not make an income as much as you ! you should all be ashamed for being so greedy. Maybe a few days at police work,or walmart would be an eye opening experience!!! - kd Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:50:16 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-180 if your walking. instead of talking. who is the loser? who is the user? food for thought!! - gw Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:52:23 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-170 The union is the only thing left that can fend off corporate greed. When you consider the rate at which this apex predator is devouring competition, its simply astounding. From White/GMC to Autocar, now Mack, Renault, and Poor Nissan Diesel is next on the chopping block. They've been Aquired, and Integrated, Synergy is next. Volvo also owns Ingersol-Rand and The Bobcat brand as well. The pattern is clear. Buy the competition, make as much stuff common as possible, save cash on parts = larger profits, and in the meantime play take-away from the workers. Enjoy while it lasts. Just have one question thats been festering for quite sometime, that is --- what are they going to do when theres only TWO players left? God bless you Local 2069. - tommy lee Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:36:44 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-165 lookie what i found on another forum...Austin you light as well give up! "For those of you not familiar with Dublin, VA, the residents of this town do not support this strike. The average wage at that plant is $20.00 - $35.00 an hour and they have full benefits. It has been rated one of the safest work enviroments in SouthWest Virginia and these people are ungrateful!!!! We support Volvo! " -- Austin of Dublin Feb. 11, 2008 at 12:27 PM - MichelleS Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:53:43 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-162 You guy really trust UAW? Wake up!! - Jack Samuel Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:30:26 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-156 Did I miss something. I appreciate the support and all, but what the hay, man!! We suport everyone when the time comes, we always send money and some of our guys to picket alongside our other brothers and sisters. - Randy Webb Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:07:23 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-155 Just so that all of the strikers know this one fact - The strike will not hurt Volvo at all - They will probobly just increase production after you return. Meanwhile, you will be living in shelters with no money! - EX UNION Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:57:52 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-150 hey big mouth Randy, just wanted to let you know that were taking up a gate collection for Local 2069 this Friday. We care about you folks, your fight is our fight. Just remember to return the favor in the event the Mack Council goes on strike and you end up standing around because there wont be any engines or transmissions coming from Hagerstown. Fear not, the money is coming, were working tons of overtime up here. Later. ;D - tommy lee Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:36:26 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-149 I will GLADLY show my support for you all. My self being a union person, CWA 2204 to be exact ;). I drive by the picket lines just to root you all on! Stay united, stay warm and stay all the way ;D - D Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:34:51 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-148 A Blue State! My thoughts exactly!!!! He was the first one to voice his support for us! - Randy Webb Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:41:58 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-147 :-* Okay, I had a chance to print and read all of the blogs, last night, setting there highlighting all of the write and wrong reason for standing up for your families and for your rights as Union workers. I began to think of the man I married that has worked 7 days a week at Vovlo to put our 3 sons through college. I began to think of how wonderful he was and all that he had worked for to provide 2 of them a wonderful education, support and love. Honestly I guess after I read the one from the one guy I realize that if we had more info (bullet points)well maybe we would understand. I will be making my way to the picket line with goodies and treats. I will back my community. I will back you and trust you. I will open my yard to you we live close to Volvo. I would like some signs in our yard so that when people passed they could see we support our brothers and sisters. God be with each of you as you go to the table and our prayers are with you. - Change of Heart Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:04:55 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-146 I want to thank your reporter and website for staying on top of the Volvo strike in Pulaski. As a union member in North Carolina, its nice to be able to stay on top of what's happening with my fellow brothers and sisters. The one thing which I admire is the fact that your website and your reporter have been very fair and have tried to report both sides of the story equally and unbiased. I hope other news agencies in your area will follow your lead. - Tony Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:12:30 +0100 http://www.everythingnrv.com/content/view/93479/355/#comment-144 Greetings from Maryland! Union members in Virginia - tomorrow is an important day for you. Stand your place on the line, but make sure you stand your place in the voting line as well. 8 years is enough of Republican policy that hurts American workers. A big turnout for Obama will start a journey to make America a great place for working men and women! - A Blue State! Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:12:00 +0100