The thought of an impending strike makes me ill. So much will be lost if my coworkers and I are forced into a position of striking. First and foremost the economic impact not only on the individual families but on the community will be huge. To wade our way through this impasse will mean we as employees of the largest employer will stop spending. Our community is already suffering with the national economic downturn. As a community we are proud of what our town has to offer but that has been effected by the numerous empty houses, the closed businesses and the transient life that has resulted for some...add a strike by one of the largest organizations and you can bet it will affect the emotional balance of the town.
The sad part is that the strike is not about the money, but about maintaining our benefits and the security of our jobs. We take care of the community now we must look to the community to take of us if this results in a strike.
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