Benefits can be looked at in different
ways.
As stated by Inco's Cory McPhee (June 3
Northern Life), "We've made it very clear we're not going to
eliminate the level of benefits for the current membership or
future generations. But we are looking at ways to control
benefit costs as we have done in the past with eyeglasses and
dental costs."
Inco and the United Steelworkers Local 6500
worked together to reduce costs on eyeglasses and dental costs.
Why can't Inco look at collaboration again?
Being reasonable is an answer to most
problems.
Collaborating on a reasonable three-year
contract can be done and it should have been done months
ago.
Why is Inco using managers who have never
been involved in bargaining before?
When is Inco going to hire management that
wants to succeed in all factors of life: self, home, work and
community?
Wade Hein
Member, Local 6500