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You all need to get together and strike. - You say you need a job?

Posted: Aug 16, 2013

You need to wake up the industry. You all need to strike. Need to pick a few days to not work at the same time. You all need to call in sick.

You say you need your job?? I guarentee you this company is LAYING OFF MTs EVERYDAY! There are some days which are in the hundred range. You need to stand up and do something or you will soon GET THE CALL stating you are such a good employee, but...... we unfortunately have to let you go.

At least you know you tried to do something as a whole then getting the call and wishing you did try something.

Will not do any good. They do not need us. - dnr

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They have plenty of ILPs to ship off the rest of the work too. While I believe the Indians will never be able to do a decent job, I do believe the Filipinos are capable. This is based on my experience.

They may not need US, but also don't need a - bad news to upset their shareholders. (hint-hint)

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Can't speak for everyone, but - for me

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"strike' for this tedious, low paid, dead end job wouldn't be worth the bother. When I leave, I am leaving for good, concentrating my energy on a new job and never, ever looking back!

amen - we just dont care anymore nm

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nm

What if all laid-off MM employees gathered - at main office and picketed?

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Sure, the fat cats won't bat an eyelash, or probably even look out the window. But tip off the local media to the news story, and you automatically have plenty of publicity, especially if you put a human spin on the story by individuals telling the media how this has affected them personally. Every single MT story here on MTStars is different, personal, and compelling. It will let the public see part of the big picture of what is happening to the American employment picture as a whole. And just maybe, the story will catch the eye of a law firm that sees a lot of potential in a lawsuit. It would be worth the price of gas, or a plane or bus ticket to get there.

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