Outstanding reply, and exactly the answer to my question. I had no idea you guys were under a CBA, and that explains everything. I do truly hope things work out for you guys hanging in there.



Edwick Elliis Wrote:
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> First off, if you are in a union in the T&E ranks,
> the union would need to stage a walk off. The only
> way to do this is if the "dispute" is a major
> dispute under the railroad labor act.
>
> Major disputes are defined as matters affecting
> rates of pay, rules and working conditions; and,
> making or modification of the collective
> bargaining agreement between the parties.
>
> Is failure to issue pay checks timely a major
> dispute? It would be if the union agreement had a
> rule setting the days that employees would be
> paid. What happened is that the SMART union was
> not that smart-they did not include paydays (15th
> of the month and last day of the month for
> example) in the agreements.
>
> Secnd, if you walk away, regardless of the reason,
> you are quitting.
>
> So once again, Ed "ponzii" E has the ability to
> hose employees.