07/08

In this writing, I am addressing all Local 503 units:

 O&R, Frontier, Warwick and Mirant.

 We are in the midst of a very important and critical time in history for organized labor.

 At this particular point in time, it has never been more imperative for all members to gather round in support of our brothers and sisters in strife and band together in solidarity.

 Today, we are experiencing dwindling numbers in the membership due to a variety of reasons.  Numbers at O&R continue to grow smaller through retirement and the hiring of management positions without replacing the bargaining unit employees.  Warwick and Mirant have both experienced layoffs.

 It is crucial that Local 503 members come together in unity to fight off the corporate greed that is ruining this country and the lives of middle class blue collar Americans.

 The blatant arrogance corporations continue to convey toward labor unions, the members and the obvious disrespect for our contracts nationwide is simply a disgrace.  It is a slap in the face of the very essence of what built this great country; the back breaking labor of the middle class people.

 Although we as labor may have made some great strides over the last few years in the right direction, now is not the time to give in or give up.  We need to send a strong message to these companies that when they take advantage of one of us, they take advantage of all of us.  When they damage the livelihood of one family, they damage the livelihood of all our families.  When one of us bleeds, we all bleed.  This is what unions are made of.  We are one.

 The Officers, Executive Board and I request that every member of this local lend their support by demonstrating the unity and solidarity we hold true to our hearts in keeping the IBEW and Local 503 strong.

 United We Bargain; Divided We Beg.

 Fraternally,

 Brian W. Scott

President/Business Manager

07/07 new update 8:32 pm

I have contacted Federal mediation to intervene in what looks to be imminent that our brothers and sisters of Local 503 will be forced to walk a picket line.

Remember united we bargain divided we beg.

07/07

Message from The President

Mirant continues to refuse to bargain in good faith with the Members of Local 503. This has been a long, ongoing issue.

The Company refused to sign the ratified contract over two years ago, and then continued to refuse to negotiate with 503 in order to obtain a signed agreement.

This Local has been flexible, given in to concessions, and given up existing benefits to secure our positions at the plant to no avail. We've been more than willing to sit and discuss things through, only to be denied by Mirant time and time again. Every option we've offered in an attempt to work with and be flexible towards The Company's operating needs has not been met with counter offers, only the continued response of 'NO'.

Joint Union/Company meetings arranged have only reaped further proof that Mirant is obviously taking a position that they are unwilling to bargain fairly by showing up unprepared, and not bothering to bring proposals to discuss.

At this time, we feel there are indications that we may even face being locked out.

Fraternally,

Brian W. Scott
President/Business Manager

Please come out and support our brothers and sisters of Local 503

06/21

There will be a vote for Customer Service Rep/Bilingual Rep at the Union Meeting on Monday July 12, 2010 at Local 363, Harriman, NY @ 5:30pm.

 Local 503 is highly suggesting a “yes” vote so that we can secure this new position within the Local and create advancement opportunities for our members. 

Polls will open at 5:00pm. 
 
 

Fraternally, 
 
 

Brian W. Scott

President/Business Manager

I.B.E.W. Local 503

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