Union Workers present IBM with raspberry “Hall of Shame” medal

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http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2012/August/16/IBM_rally-16Aug12.html

Union workers held a rally outside the Dutchess County Office Building Wednesday afternoon, criticizing IBM for taking public tax incentives while they say Big Blue created no new jobs.

The event culminated with a mock “Hall of Shame” award presented to the corporation, formerly one of the largest local employers.

In continued downsizing, IBM recently laid off 25 custodial staff at its East Fishkill facility.

A fictional character, dressed up like the millionaire from the board game Monopoly, accepted the medal on behalf of IBM, while mocking taxpayers.

“IBM is a true shining example of a corporation that cashes in on tax breaks in the name of job creation,” said SEIU Local 200 Secretary-Treasurer Michael Lonigro. “They fail to create community benefits, or any jobs whatsoever.”

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1. 10's of thousands of IBM employees have been fired

IBM has been firing thousands of IBM employees every year while getting tax breaks and public money contracts. Much of the work that was done in the US has been offshored or L1 visa employees brought in.
The IBM US employee population is now at 92,000. down by 6000 since last year, and down by 50,000 the past 10 years.
Alliance@IBM CWA Local 1701
www.allianceibm.org

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2. Welcome to DU ibmunionyes

Don't just get mad, get active!

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3. Welcome to DU, ibmunionyes. And yes, IBM needs a union. n/t