Is this week over yet???

As I said in my past blog I had I repeat I HAD the flu. Which means it's gone now thank the Lord. However, even though the flu is gone, it has been a VERY stressful and edgy week. It won't get better until after the ratification of our new contract.

Contract. I am really starting to despise that word. I know they come up ONLY every 4 years, but that 4th year can really cause some stressful months. It amazes me how that one 8 letter word can bring out so much tension and heated arguments.

We had to vote on our "new contract" on Tuesday. To be honest, this contract really worries me. For 1 they are having a two scale pay. Core and Uncore. Core will be paid what we're paid now. Uncore will be paid 14 an hour. HOWEVER this contract isn't finished. We were told that within 120 days we will be told who will be core and who won't. Also 4 factories will be ALL uncore jobs. I want to know NOW who is going to be paid what. If our plant is going to get a drastic cut in pay, I need to start planning NOW.

Another thing that worries me... Our plant isn't scheduled for any new products after 2011. Which in english means, No products = no jobs. No jobs = approx 6,000 laid off people. Also if I'm laid off yes I'll get unemployment for 2 years, but if I'm offered a job in another factory (St. Louis, Michigan, etc...) I either have a choice to go or not go and lose my unemployment benefits.

I'm putting it mildly when I say I've been stressed this week. My mom keeps reminding me that we need to pray and leave this in God's hands. Sometimes it's hard to remember that God's in control. I try to remind myself of Joseph sold into slavery by his brothers. God always has a plan.

I DO have something to look forward to....
Aunt Carol and I are going to Nashville and to the outlet mall on Sat. I NEED to get away and relax, and I can't think of a better way than to FINISHING up Christmas shopping and spending the day with one of my favorite relatives?