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We are now reaching a critical point in terms of not being able to fill the calls that are currently on the board.& Z( R3 h2 j: [) U; H* [2 o
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% f2 T: E4 Q9 E8 G" w* J- WIf we don’t start manning these jobs, we are going to lose more contracts to the non-union., X, g8 M+ m) c* c: {4 Y% Z; u
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Once these contracts are gone, they’re gone. We are rapidly losing market-share which means that we will not have the bargaining power to maintain our agreements in future, and the contractors will be able to start demanding roll-backs.
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$ d' P7 I) o) |: _This will mean loss of wages, benefits and pension.
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There are currently 435 Journeymen on the unemployed list.
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6 X; W* l- I+ x' ]( k+ jWe need to fill these calls!, c0 m! `- @) h$ ^
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Please consider taking these calls as soon as possible. Let’s get our market share back and keep our union strong!!# _/ ~& J% T a+ J9 j
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In Solidarity,
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