Friday, September 12, 2025

September 10

 Dear Cindy. 

This is my official first day back at work. 

However, my union declared STRIKE last week. 

My office is declared to be STRUCK and on a picket line. 

The air quality outside is hazardous due to wildfires to the west. So, we have the OPTION of attending a virtual picket line. 

What does that mean? 

Don't log in to the employer's systems (I can't as my laptop is still in the office - behind the line). 

Attend a Zoom Call "Can everyone hear me?" to discuss labour actions. 

Do some homework - which today mean watching the National Film Board movie FINAL OFFER, a 1985 documentary about the 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors and the differences between the Canadian wants/needs and American counterpart union.  

It was an interesting watch. The filmography is dated, which is fantastic too. 

After my homework, I was able to catch up on household chores/projects. Like completely washing down our spring planting shelf - which also serves as a piece of furniture in our main room. And the Master Bedroom got a deep clean under the bed. DUST BUNNIES are GONE! 



No comments:

Post a Comment

Book Review: When Can I Retire

 Dear Cindy,  Since our road trip, I've been thinking a lot about Gilles' retirement. I don't think I'll quit working early ...