SK tools were voted unanimously to strike over the loss of health coverage without notice.
Workers at SK Hand Tools in Chicago (3535 W. 47th St.) and McCook (9500 W. 55th St.) voted unanimously to STRIKE as of Tuesday, August 25, 2009!
One worker found out that his insurance was canceled by management after being shocked by a medical bill that showed no pick-up from the insurance company. The company is also asking the workers to take a 20% pay cut.
“We are willing to make concessions to save the company,” union steward David Biedrzycki stated, “but we can’t lose our health insurance. They expect us to pay for our health coverage out-of-pocket when they’re also asking for a 20% pay cut – we can’t afford this!” The workers’ wages have been frozen for the last six years.
Strike support will be needed on a 24/7 basis at both locations CORE members were out this weekend to support our brothers and sisters on the picket line.
