Grim

Things at where I work are starting to look pretty grim. I won't go into any real detail, but let's just say that the horizon is looking dark.

Our Union contract is coming to an end, and negotiations are starting to begin. The problem as I see it, is we don't have any leverage. Without the leverage, I'm afraid we will be at the mercy of the Company. The other problem is that if it comes down to a Strike, I'm not really sure how many Union members will stay out. What's worse is that the Company, I'm sure, is well aware of this.

On top of this we are also going through a transition, and actually could be under the banner of a whole new Company around the same time. (Another hit to leverage.)

It gets worse. There is also a posibility of the industry itself taking a hit on our customer's contracts. We may lose several contracts due to budget cuts.

To say that I'm a little worried would be an understatement to say the least. It's not exactly like there is alot of family-wage jobs out there anymore. Maybe it's time to start looking elsewhere, a new line of work. I don't know, I just don't know.