All workers in same boat when company closes
JOB LOSSES
Posted 9 hours ago
On behalf of the United Steel Workers, I wish to express my solidarity with all the employees of Round Top windows. The Expositor articles of June 14 and June 23, both set off alarm bells about the state of our manufacturing base, but also captured my sympathies for employees who find themselves joining the ranks of 200,000 displaced employees across this province.
Not receiving your last paycheque when you need it the most is a frustrating experience and I do not wish such hardship upon any family.
It troubles me to discover that former coworkers from Genfast along with the spouses of my former Genfast family have been directly affected by another manufacturer declaring bankruptcy. When an operation closes or declares bankruptcy, all employees are in the same boat.
I have spoken with many of the people affected by this closure, salaried and hourly alike and I understand from personal experience the obstacles that may lie ahead of them under such stressful conditions. I am also very aware of the significant amount of community help and services available in our city and surrounding region. The employees of Round Top know that they can contact me at any time.
Brian Van Tilborg Co-ordinator, Steelworker Action Centre
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment