[WhatWuzThatBlue]

I'm going to bed, but wanted to say to Leo, well done! You are articulate and prepared. I think that you made valid points about some issues and clarified others.

However, your 'large industry' is roughly 250 members. That doesn't seem to qualify as a giant in any stretch of the imagination. Some grocery stores have that many employees and I'd bet you a dollar to a donut, that some of those people make less than you. In fact, let's look at a really large industry that trains individuals while helping them climb the 'corporate ladder'. The United States Military offers on the job training and the opportunity for advancement. Those courageous souls who enlist are aware that they will not get rich. The pay is nominal and raises are negligible. In fact, many enlistees train for a career and leave when their time is up to venture to greener pastures. They leave because they realize that a career in the military is not for the feint of heart nor Donald Trump aspirants.

The fact that you aren't getting paid more is sad, but no different than many of us. The important difference is that we don't ask others to stay away from our games when we walk away. The moral of the story is if you leave your beautiful girlfriend at a bar, she may not be there when you come back. How long have you been dating? Do you think she'll take you back after you left her?

A cup of joe and kick in the pants are in order. AMLU -wake up before it is too late. Take the small increase and sign for a year. Work out the bugs in the next one and keep your jobs. The simple truth is that some of us would rather see you out there. All I'm saying is, if you leave you are done. That would be a tragedy.
Good night and may we all be in a better mood in the morning. Johnny, my boy, I need a nightcap!