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Date&Time: 01/19/08 03:53pm |
Poster's Alias: the_creator |
Subject: Union Formation |
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Posted Bulletin: Back in 2005, I remember there were rumors floating around of a union formation. Shortly after the circulating rumors, there was a big meeting called in the main conference room, and every employee was required to attend. At the meeting, there were two speakers who supposedly worked for unions in the past. They presented to us for a couple hours about all the drawbacks of unions. It was obvious that the company didn't want it's employees to unite, but why? Would a union at SEH be that damaging to the company? I never received a union card from anyone, and we never heard anything more about the union except that they didn't get enough signatures. Why wasn't there a meeting about the possible benefits of a union? Why wasn't everyone given the opportunity to vote? How come nobody has tried to form one since then? |
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Date&Time: 02/01/08 08:08pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Union Formation |
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Posted Bulletin: I don't fully understand the intent of this website. Is the intent to try and organize a union again or is it just a venue for employee's to vent displeasure with Policy changes? |
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 03:33am |
Poster's Alias: the_creator |
Subject: Union Formation |
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Posted Bulletin: The purpose of this website is not to form a union. We are just trying to provide a place for SEH-A employees to communicate with one another free from company control or censorship. If someone was interested in forming a union, such a forum would be the ideal place to do so, but we are just offering an anonymous forum. We will post anyone's opinion, whether it's a complaint about the company, or a compliant about the website, as long as it doesn't contain offensive language, or company secrets. |
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Date&Time: 02/06/08 08:35am |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: Union Formation |
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Posted Bulletin: I remember the meetings that "the_creator" is refering to and I also remember walking out of the meeting a lot more pissed off than when the meeting started. I couldn't believe some of the blatant lies that these guys told and then to look across the room just to see Mr. HR's smug smile, really fired me up. The Japanese don't want a union in here and the reason is simple. If there is NO union, they can pretty much do what they want to do to us (like they've been doing lately) and we have no recourse, other than leaving if we don't like it. With a union in place, they can try to do these things to us, but if we think it's too much, we can legally go on strike. We can shut every machine off and walk out the door. Then they have no recourse, except of course, to negotiate with us. Now Mr. HR and his cronies will tell you that SEH does not have to negotiate. But think about it. Several hundred thousand dollars worth of product NOT getting out the door on a daily basis, which of course leads to late deliveries, which will lead to lost customers. In addition, most unionized companies out there will not cross picket lines to make deliveries. Therefore, our chemicals, gases, etc., will not be delivered until the strike is resolved. In a nut-shell, a union gives us leverage that the Japanese don't want us to have. They're not stupid. They are fully aware of how much a strike would cost them. The last attempt at a union was a "near miss" from a Japanese standpoint. The only reason it failed, was that the organizers didn't reach enough of the employees, company wide. And once they realized the mistake, it was too late. I'm pretty sure that mistake WON'T happen again. Of course, unions have they're draw backs, but so does working for the Japanese...now. |
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| Lack of ownership for contracted employees | ||
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Date&Time: 01/28/08 09:25am |
Poster's Alias: in_the_shadows1993 |
Subject: Lack of ownership for contracted employees |
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Posted Bulletin: As an SEH-A employee I have worked my way into a tough company. I worked as a temp and now with temporary employee's I hear and see alot of frustrated people. I can understand the issue people have, because many of them have been working here a long time with little incentive to stay. It brings the overall moral work attitude down when many of them work very hard and know they're position very well. It takes time and money to retrain someone in that kind of environment. A lot of SEH-A employee's forget that they were once a temp and look down on contingent employee's, and that go's without saying. I would hate to see good hard working people leave because of this. Over the years this company has had it's ups and downs, but does it really not have the budget to hire a few people? How many people hear about this issue on a daily basis? |
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Date&Time: 02/01/08 07:42pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Lack of ownership for contracted employees |
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Posted Bulletin: Not only are the contracted empoyees getting the shaft... think of all the long term employees who have been here, had so much taken away and still expected to do more and make less then most of the contracted employees coming in.. |
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| Just do your job and quite complaining | ||
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Date&Time: 02/01/08 11:41am |
Poster's Alias: Proud Employee |
Subject: Just do your job and quite complaining |
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Posted Bulletin: You should feel priveldged to work for SEH-A! Employment is a will and a 2 way street. If you don't like it, leave. If the comnpany doesn't like your performance, you may be asked to leave.Straight forward and to the point. They have an publish the rules. Now please spend your time improving the place rather than complaining about it. |
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Date&Time: 02/01/08 07:46pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Just do your job and quite complaining |
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Posted Bulletin: Most people don't have an option, they need the job. not many out there... and don't act like your not affected by all the changes...on the other hand if people aren't willing to stand up and speak their peace to the correct people and try to make changes for the better then they should quit complaining and just do their job.... |
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 11:12am |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: Do your job & quit complaining? |
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Posted Bulletin: Ok pal...if you choose to stand by and stoicly watch, as SEH takes away the benefits that you've worked for, that's your choice. But don't tell the rest of us to stop complaining about it. Somebody has to make a stand and obviously, you're not the person to do it. So...just back up and let the rest of us fight to keep the benefits. I have been doing my job for more years than I care to remember and I can tell you right now, that I started off with a lot more benefits than I have now. But SEH prays for employees like you who obviously think that a paycheck is enough. |
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Date&Time: 02/03/08 03:33am |
Poster's Alias: TantalizingSecrect |
Subject: Do your Job and Stop complaining |
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Posted Bulletin: There would be no reason to complain if our voices where heard. Obviously they are not since we have so many people feeling the squeeze that has happened recently. SEH Laid off people about 2 or 3 months ago, and then have the budget to give us raises and a bonus? I think in a whole would we have not been better off with the extra help and less stress then being compensated by money? Yea the money is great, untill its gone and then we are all just as stressed as we have been. When you work in an area that is designed to have 5 to 6 people in it and is reduced by half thats twice the load that the others have to take and twice the stress. They ban smoking and then to enforce it Hire more security, have we ever needed this much security? Is it really that big an issue if people smoke? Is it not the persons choice as to how they live thier life and treat thier body? |
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| Why this site? | ||
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 12:03pm |
Poster's Alias: The_Overseer |
Subject: Why this site? |
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Posted Bulletin: What is the purpose of this site? Are you here to spread animosity? I think we need to clear things up. I feel that this site was put up by a employee who feels that they are "getting the shaft" but in reality, most likely, is a big ******. If you put as much time and care into your job as you did on this site maybe, just maybe you would be reconized. SEH has done some dispicable things all in the name of fairness. I tend to disagree. They say that they are matching industry standards. I ask, what industry? Do they dare to answer? Last time, in 1997, they tried this and we found that they were trying to match to a cannery. As for the Union, would the union actually help us or hurt us? They are the ones that dropped the pursuit of unionizing SEH due to lack of funds they would receive. Get your facts straight ADMIN! We know that 300MM is full of 200MM rejects and they are overpaid and underworked. That's common knowledge among the 200MM workers. They make a higher wage and are staffed 3 fold versus 200MM. The purpose of this is unkown. I feel that managment actually needs to step off of their high horse and take a look around them. They will find the morality is sinking. It seems that everytime they give us a little taste of advancement (raises) they are entitled to take away something big, ie. vacation hours, PPA payout. Let's here what others have to say about this site and topics that have been brought up. |
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 03:56pm |
Poster's Alias: chipper |
Subject: Why this site? |
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Posted Bulletin: I'll have to agree about the 300MM being over staffed, and alot of them are intel drop outs that are starting out making as much as people that have been with SEH for 10 yrs. but there are some very nice people too. Ive heard alot of them are quiting. any way "were just lucky we still have our jobs" |
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 10:21pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Why this site? |
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Posted Bulletin: You are obviously a 200MM worker. And I think you have a bad case of "the grass is always greener" syndrome. I have been in this industry for almost 20 years and now at SEH for almost 2 (in 300MM). But I think that you should know that things are very different in 300MM. We are all just as overworked and understaffed as you (probably worse). And we now have to deal with and babysit all your so called rejects also. I have worked for some very good companies and a lot of things that go on at SEH, are NOT the norm or standard throughout the industry. But I do agree with you that the administration does need to get something straight. We lose very good workers almost every week. And it's because of the unrealistic expectations of someone in charge. And when we get new good people, what incentive is there for them, when all they hear from everyone is bad things? The place has been going downhill for a while now. And all the new "enforcing" of all the new rules, isn't making anything better. It's become a very un-friendly place to work and I don't know what the magic answer is. But I hope someone does, and does something about it real soon. |
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 11:22pm |
Poster's Alias: Publius |
Subject: Why this site? |
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Posted Bulletin: It can't be a bad thing for people to say what they have to say, good or bad, about how they feel about the place where they work. There's little enough of that now. Very little coming down from the top and hardly anything at all going upwards. If the people at the top have any real smarts, they'll quietly read this site and say little about it. Because they need to hear what people are thinking, both good and bad. Bad: Too much distance between 3rd floor and everyone else. Good: the new cafe is nice and a step forward even if I don't personally care much for the menu as a rule. Bad: Turning the security guards into a police enforcement group. Assuming the stated purpose of the moderators is what they say, then this will be a good thing. It's stupid to blindly think that the Company is always right. They aren't. |
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Date&Time: 02/03/08 07:52pm |
Poster's Alias: The_Overseer |
Subject: Why this site? |
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Posted Bulletin: To Whom ever responded to my post: I may be a 200MM worker, but have plenty of time with the company. We saw the same thing happen when P21 was started. Under worked and overstaffed. The only time is was corrected was when B40 was shutdown and P21 was staffed by those workers and supervisors. Then the wrong was righted. If you have ever worked in B40 or 200MM then you will know what I am talking about. As for the "new" security guards, AKA Nazis, they need to relize that they are only security guards for SEH and nothing more. Back off! We do not appreciate the threats or attitudes, especially when you are the laughing stock of all of us. I agree with Intel rejects comments. If they were any good, why did they leave Intel? I'm sure it wasn't for the money. One last thing...........Managment needs to balance the needs of the company with the needs of the workers. The workers are what make the company money. As SEH has proven in the past, you can find any managment figure from any other company to do the same thing, but it takes someone with experience and dedication to manufacture a quality wafer. |
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Date&Time: 02/06/08 09:34am |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: To the "overseer" |
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Posted Bulletin: You think **** rolls down hill, but we are the foundation. In one of your first post's, you started with(What is the purpose of this site?Are you here to spread animosity?) but in ending, you said(Let's here what others have to say about this site and topics that have been brought up. ) What side are you on? |
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| forum was needed | ||
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Date&Time: 02/02/08 04:59pm |
Poster's Alias: curious |
Subject: forum was needed |
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Posted Bulletin: Thank you! A place was needed for employees to share their opinion, talk about current happenings and vent pent up frustrations OR let us know what they love about their work envirionment. I was really suprised to read the one statement about we should be proud to work for seh and if not, leave. This person is either a new employee, a person in management (you know they know about this site), or really just loves his job (?). For those of us who have devoted years of service, the sacrifice has been hard. The stress of seeing many of our friends and co-workers let go and not knowing if we were next. The many times our families took back seat to the needs of the company who required longer hours and taking on additional work loads. How about the 5 years or so where we never saw raises but continually had more and more "benefits" taken away. And now earned vacation time is snatched away too with little regard for the time we gave to earn it. What is next? You know there will always be something around the next corner and you can bet it will not be pleasant. We are now being policed and soon electronically monitored on our comings and goings. What else will they use this monitoring device for? Think about it. It's not that I don't like my job....I just don't like the politics of what they are doing. It seems to me that when the workers are happy it creates a much better environment to work which promotes the company and our business. I hope this forum is successful and allows people to exchange their experiences and ideas. |
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Date&Time: 02/04/08 06:37am |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: forum was needed |
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Posted Bulletin: I have to agree with "curious". This forum was definitely needed and thanks to "the_creator" for setting it up. I think that once the word spreads about this site, it's gonna get inundated with entries. There are a lot of upset employees here. Not that management cares. I've been here for a butt load of years and I can honestly tell everyone, that this used to be a great place to work. It was a very relaxed atmosphere and our management actually listened to our concerns. Now they just nod their heads like little puppets and when they leave, you know that you've just wasted your time talking to them. And don't be fooled folks. What we are going through now with the no smoking, badges, extra security, zip ties on our shoes and the silly little radar gun at the front gate, is only happening here. It's not happening in Japan. Why? Because these directives aren't coming from Japan. All of this is coming from one source and he sits in the big office upstairs in building 60. I could go on for hours about each of the items listed above and refute each and every reason they gave us for doing those things. But as long as you remember that it's all coming from one source, you'll figure this stuff out for yourself. I'm glad that management knows about this forum and I sincerely hope that they have enough sack to actually read through it. But I'm not holding my breath. |
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| Survey time | ||
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Date&Time: 02/04/08 12:55pm |
Poster's Alias: Stone Cold |
Subject: Survey time |
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Posted Bulletin: How many folks out there received less than a 3.0 on their last review? Now, how many of you had a low score due to something either out of your control, or with something that should not have counted against you? It seems as though calls and emails to the administration go very much unheard. They tell us we need to go up the chain of command. What if your sup. or area manager IS no help to you? I have tried going to HR or "higher" with company issues following the chain of command, only to hear from my sup that Mr. HR is not happy with me. I have been here since the golden age in the mid nineties when when they tossed around big bonuses like feed to birds. So I guess that I am a little spoiled and frustrated about things being taken away to save a buck. But come on, record profits for SEH-Chemical...again. I heard that we were even profitable this time. Ever since our current Pres. took over, we have been feeling the pinch. I used to actually like coming to wo rk. People were happy and fun to work around. A real family of sorts. And now, no more. I have started looking for another job because I know it's just a matter of time before we get shutdown, or another round of layoffs come. I so dread coming to work now. No communications from my sup on days, no support from anywhere else on nights. This is not how a company should be ran. They don't respect the employee. And they don't care about the obvious low morale. Your thoughts would be great to hear...+'s and -'s. |
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Date&Time: 02/05/08 06:29pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Survey time |
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Posted Bulletin: how about this, maybe your sup is just keeping his nose clean and watching their own rear rather then being there for their crew the way they use to. If done what the company wants, they get bigger raises and bigger bonuses then the average joe.. if not and they stand by the people, they loose their jobs...so believe this, they all pick the company and the MONEY... |
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Date&Time: 02/04/08 07:51pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: no subject |
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Posted Bulletin: This is a good idea, but sucks when your supervisor tells you to not go to the site because "they are watching." So is this all really a good idea if people end up being put on "the list"... most of us know what that list is. |
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Date&Time: 02/05/08 05:37am |
Poster's Alias: the_creator |
Subject: Have no fear |
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Posted Bulletin: Anonymous- This isn't Japan. In the United States, the first amendment promises all of us the right to freedom of speech, and the right to peacefully assemble. For anyone to suggest that someone is "watching", or that there is some sort of "list" is asinine. A lot of careful planning, preparation, and hard work have gone into the creation of this website. We have already taken all of the risks for you. As the administrator of the web server, not even I possess the ability to track who is posting to this forum, let alone SEH. Post without fear, we guarantee that this forum is 100% anonymous! Next time an authority figure tries to scare you out of exercising your rights, ask yourself: "Who's best interest do they really have in mind?" |
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Date&Time: 02/04/08 09:57pm |
Poster's Alias: waferslave |
Subject: security guards |
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Posted Bulletin: Has anyone else had an instance of the security guards hassling people on break in the lunchroom? There have been a few times that I have seen them come up to people and demand to see thier badges, even though the badges were hanging below the table! Do those Nazi's have better things to do? Like follow people into the bathroom? |
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Date&Time: 02/05/08 08:54am |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: security guards |
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Posted Bulletin: Yes "waferslave", I have seen that exact same behavior from some of the security guards. A person can't even enjoy their lunch without being harassed by the SEH Gestapo. For over two decades, I have worn my badge inside my uniform and never once have I had anyone question who I was or ask to see my badge. But since the new boss took the reigns, this place has gone downhill from an operator standpoint, and it's gonna get worse before it gets any better. |
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Date&Time: 02/05/08 06:19pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Site could prove positive |
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Posted Bulletin: Great job to the person who made this site! I have worked for SEH for many years myself. I know management and some supervisors had a meeting about this site. I believe this site can open up management/supervisors eyes as to what the issues may be. Make this site work for the better and lets not make this all negative. I am educated, have had my share of management classes. This management has left out one very big variable in the mix of manufacturing. The human side. People are what make a company and the product, not the tools. If you don't have good people you will fail. SEH continues to lose good people. Overlook the people it has and their skills and education. A program to reward needs to be implemented at the operator level on up. Allow EVERYONE to give out a positive "Good Job". Even a Thank-you goes a long way Managers/Supervisors. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Site could prove positive |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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Date&Time: 02/06/08 09:32am |
Poster's Alias: Edgy |
Subject: Rumor |
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Posted Bulletin: Has anyone else heard the rumor about using the badges for a timecard clock? I'm not sure if having to swipe in is a good idea. I think it just gives more reason and excuse to let more people. And they say that they try to find other options other than layoffs. How do they justify that and then tell us about SEH profits being up again? They really don't care about the employee do they? By the way, has anybody sent this link to HR yet so they can get a taste of what the employees are REALLY saying? |
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Date&Time: 02/07/08 12:37am |
Poster's Alias: Publius |
Subject: Rumor |
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Posted Bulletin: The badge and time card thing was mentioned in a memo last year, either from HR or Site Services. So it's more than a rumor. |
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Date&Time: 02/15/08 02:50pm |
Poster's Alias: Edgy |
Subject: Rumor |
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Posted Bulletin: Well, it's no longer a rumor is it? I suppose I see some of the understanding behind going with paperless timecards. But you do have to wonder about it. How many people will be written up for being a couple of minutes late? Or who take a 43 minute break instead of 40 minutes? I guess we'll see what happens. |
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Date&Time: 02/06/08 09:46am |
Poster's Alias: in_the_shadows1993 |
Subject: not the biggest issue |
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Posted Bulletin: I know it's not the biggest deal, but banning smoking really pisses me off. I don't see them monitoring the way people eat, or if they exercise! If there really doing it for our health then why don't they bring diet as a solid issue? Just because it is not socially acceptable doesn't mean we don't have our right's! |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Not the biggest issue |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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Date&Time: 02/06/08 04:25pm |
Poster's Alias: A 300MM Worker |
Subject: Levels |
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Posted Bulletin: Just a quick entry, I'm sure that most people know that when SEH-A started hiring temps, a majority of them were hired as Senior Operators, while those who have been with SEH-A for a few years have been denied promotions to Senior Operator, the average pays for our new Senior Operators is over $16.00 an hour. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Levels |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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Date&Time: 02/07/08 05:09am |
Poster's Alias: side seat |
Subject: not understanding |
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Posted Bulletin: I cant say that I understand all the moaning that I am reading on this site. You applied at SEH, SEH did not apply at you. SEH Agreed to pay you every 2 weeks, you are getting paid. Today I see a new graph on this site, would be nice if the creator of this site use his or her talent in line with their JOB (of which SEH is under no obligation to provide). What it really boils down to is simple.. If you dont like your job, or the place that you work, then get off your sorry duff and find a new one. by the way I hear that Dairy Queen is hiring.. ooops no benefits, ok how about burgerville..oops pay is not good.. hmmm.. maybe we should rethink this huh |
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Date&Time: 02/07/08 12:15am |
Poster's Alias: incognito cog |
Subject: not understanding |
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Posted Bulletin: Yes, the workers are the ones that applied to SEH, but under completely different working conditions and treatment. Yes the workers are being paid, but most far less than they deserve for their efforts in this working environment. I don't remember anyone saying they hate their job here. On the contrary, people seem to really like their jobs with SEH. What they do not appear to like is the frequent changing of rules around SEH(especially in recent months), the lack of respect given to people in "lower" positions within the company, the security guards policing every body like the place is a prison, the lack of your freedom of speech apparently allowed by SEH, and the lack of upper management's concerns to the overall morale of their company. And just in case any one from upper management is reading this:If I were in upper management at this point in time, I would have a serious discussion about how to improve employee morale. Ways I would do this are: offering a specific area for smokers to go to far enough away from the building to not disturb others or cause any kind of insurance liability to the building and have a fire extinguisher visible in the designated area for emergencies, cut back on the security guards inside the building but keep them at the gates and possibly at the doors(at least it would be better than being followed around the building on breaks and even to the bathroom), and offering better incentives to go above and beyond the expectations of your job title. There has to be a compromise that can be reached here. Most people at SEH used to feel like they were more a part of an extended family than just another cog, perhaps you should work on making the employees more listened to and appreciated. And to "side seat", comparing a job that pays well over 13 an hour to a minimum wage job is something only a person lacking in mental capacities would come up with. So is the idea that if people at SEH left they would be reduced to working fryers. |
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Date&Time: 02/07/08 04:57pm |
Poster's Alias: Shadow |
Subject: Not Understanding |
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Posted Bulletin: If you haven't done the time, how could you understand what many of us are feeling. We, applied to a job and a company that was much different to the one you see today. People walked through the halls with smiles on their faces and a greeting of warmth. We were friends with not only our own department, but a great deal of others too. We had management that communicated with the employees through "All Employees" meetings that encouraged people to not only attend but to participate with questions or concerns that could be addressed when all were present, without the fear of retribution. People loved working hard knowing we would ALL be compensated for a job well done....not just a chosen few. If the "gestapo" is what you were hired into, then that is what you should expect. But many of us were not, so don't presume to tell us to "get off our sorry duffs" when we are the one's who have paved the way for you in this company. How presumptuous of you to cheapen the hard work and commitments we've maintained for years and only want what we signed on for long ago. A RESPECTFUL WORK INVIRONMENT....A COMPETITIVE WAGE...INCENTIVES WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH. Speaking of, I'm sure the last job description change didn't help. Opinions are great and this is the place to air them but please have an understanding of what other people have given to this company before you make stupid comments like you've made. |
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Date&Time: 02/07/08 05:46pm |
Poster's Alias: 20 year employee |
Subject: Side Seat Comments |
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Posted Bulletin: If SEH didn't seak people out to hire why so many job fairs on site? Regular employee's are paid every two weeks yes, and yes we do have benefits, however; the majority of the work force are from Kelly and/or volt. They make less then an SEH employee, have no Holiday, vacation or sick pay, what benefits they are offered are lousy and cost almost double what SEH employee has to pay. All these worker's (Kelly/Volt) want is a chance to become a full time SEH employee's with equal pay/benefits and a chance for a secure future for them and their families (and you are assuming the creator of this side is an SEH employee). They work side by side with "SEH Employees", doing the same job just as good if not better, yet becoming an SEH employee is not forth coming. But they still show up every day, are held accountable for the work they do and they continue to hold on to the hope that they to can become and SEH employee! Additionaly SEH has changed it's hiring policy. To become an SEH employee, you have to have a high school diploma. GED's are no longer consider an 'acceptable' education. That has an impact on at least 40 to 60% of the current work force (talk about SEH saving money). For you to suggest they seek employment else where, such as in a fast food environment is demeaning, unjust and un-called for! Red Faced 20 year employee |
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 01:06am |
Poster's Alias: Management 101 |
Subject: Not understanding |
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Posted Bulletin: Can't you think of this site as a positive way of improving SEH? Haven't you ever heard the term "Continuous Improvement"? Yes, I agree some things that have been said are just people venting or moaning as you put it, but there has been some good constructive criticism that management at SEH should look to improve. Not everyone on this site hates their job and wants to move on. Some employees on this site just want to see the company improve for both the employees and the company. I have noticed low moral by employees and anyone with good management sense knows that happy employees produce higher quality and quantity. When employees stop caring about their job and company, they stop caring about the quality of product and the quantity they produce. Employees with low moral will start doing just enough to not get fired but not enough to make more profit. So I ask you Mr. or Mrs. Negative, do you want to work for a company that has low moral now that I gave you some management 101? Maybe we would all end up at Burgerville if we had your attitude. |
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 01:28 AM |
Poster's Alias: TantalizingSecret |
Subject: not understanding |
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Posted Bulletin: Yes we did apply at SEH, and were hired, although things were not always like they are now, and as you can tell by a lot of what people are saying is that the employees are not happy with how things have been changed. Do you think that anyone else hired is going to like it either...no.. so obviously there is a problem that management needs to address. If no one is happy with how the company is starting to shape itself, then its going to be one big cycle of hiring people and them sticking around a couple months and then quiting. Its a matter of morale and managment not even caring. And you can honestly say that you have not noticed a drop in morale in your area since the layoffs and changes that have been enforced? If you have not then you are blind its happening everywhere and it will continue to degrade until management realizes that productivity would be increased if they would just show that they cared to listen to what we have to say. |
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| This is what it is all about | ||
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 11:15am |
Poster's Alias: are you serious |
Subject: this is what it is all about |
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Posted Bulletin: So looks like only a few people on here. I hear so much noise at work about this and now after reading it it seems rather rediculus.. My job here is easy and for the pay I could not ask for more.. Of course I would like more but it will not happen. I like to say be happy for what you got but we know know one ever is.. Yes management has gone down hill and it my area we seem to be loosing people to other areas, it does not seem fair. But that is the business and the economy we are facing now days.. Its just not like it used to be, there is always change and we have to try to accept it or else we will all go insane and be pissy at work and at home. I never said I like my job or get respect from my job, but it takes care of me and my family.. Sure, lots have been taken away and I think most of us let SEH take away our dignity and pride too. And that is not how it should be. We make are own choices, and if this is not the place for you to be then yes you should leave but if you are staying there is a reason and the complaining does not do any good. I guess you could say I am on both sides of this, but it is better to try and be positive or we will all end up in the loony bin. |
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Date&Time: 02/12/08 05:57am |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: this is what it is all about |
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Posted Bulletin: WHAT?? Are YOU serious? I don't know you or how long you've been here. I'm guessing though, that you're not far removed from high school or from the sounds of it, you're in management or a wanna-be. You have the audacity to come on this site and call it "ridiculous", then tell the rest of us to just accept the way things are, don't complain and stay positive...like you? NO! Your apathy is the kind of thing that management feeds on. This kind of indifference is just what they want.Unlike you, I actually like my job and I like the respect I get from performing my job well. I'm not asking management to pay me more than the job is worth. I'm asking management to stop taking away benefits that I signed on for and worked for years to receive. Taking away vacation hours due to "scheduling difficulties" is just a huge load of crap. The only vacations they have trouble scheduling is their own. It's about the MONEY...it always is. But they chose to lie instead of telling us the truth about it. The vacation hours isn't the only issue. There have been so many benefits that have been taken away from us over the years and most of us have bitched and complained and fought in a effort keep every one of them. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. But you can't just say that it's "the way the business and economy is". BS! Well...I'm kinda glad that you find this site ridiculous. Maybe we won't see you on here again. |
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| Thoughts | ||
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 12:33pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Thoughts |
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Posted Bulletin: If we had a Human Resource department then this site wouldn't be necessary. If you isolate yourselves from the floor operations you don't have to deal with it. Dealing with the human side is a lot of work. Quantity is first and foremost now at SEH, not quality. Just be happy to come to work for this management group, you don't have to clock in, so you don't have to be there on time and you can come and go when you please and still get paid for a full shift. You can do all of your internet shopping during work hours giving you more time with your families at the end of the day. And other then the, how did someone discribe them, "gustopo" looking at your badges, the rest of the policies so nicely posted on the net ( same ole' policies as years past ) you can pretty much follow what ever you want, self policed. We can go somewhere else if we're not happy, but why! Wish this site could be made available to our company president. |
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Date&Time: 03/11/08 05:28pm |
Poster's Alias: Temp for 15 months |
Subject: Thoughts |
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Posted Bulletin: I don’t care either way But thought I should point out something to everyone. Has anyone noticed the new little black machines mounted on the walls at main entrances? Those are for clocking in and out. We used them at a place I formerly worked at. How it works is you enter in your code or in SEH's case probably your badge # and place your hand in. It scans the surface of your hand and remembers it so you cannot have another person clock in or out for you. They are cracking down even more. Also I.S. is now watching for excessive web surfing and notifying the supervisors of the amount of usage. |
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| Parity | ||
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 12:55pm |
Poster's Alias: Semi -disgruntled |
Subject: Parity |
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Posted Bulletin: Here's the issue, I work in 300mmwe have hired temps(who are now regular SEH employees)they were hired as Senior Operators at a higher rate of pay than what I make and I have been here over 10 years. I was a Level 3 operator until April of 2006 when SEH-A decided to redefine job family and levels when I was reclassified as an Operator. I have over 10 years of Semiconductor experience yet someone who has worked at NIKE for 2 years can get hired as a SR. Operator and make more than me is just frustrating, and the Management wonders why morale is low, treating your long time loyal employees like they do will do that everytime will lower morale. |
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Date&Time: 02/09/08 9:36am |
Poster's Alias: waferslave |
Subject: reply to "Parity" |
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Posted Bulletin: If you go on the HR page of the SEH net under "Forms", there is a new guideline for supervisors to give employees "competitive wage increases" or something like that. It is entirely up to your supervisor and area manager to give you that step increase. It's not something HR has told them to do nor not to do. It's based on the free will of the supervisor and area manager to put in for you to get that increase. I'm willing to bet if enough people with a lot of time put in at SEH started asking questions about it to their supervisors, you'd see better pay raises that aren't merit-based from the limited "pool". |
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Date&Time: 02/20/08 07:46pm |
Poster's Alias: MsD |
Subject: Parity |
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Posted Bulletin: Supvs can't just give a raise whenever they want to. The company makes money because there are people watching the pursestrings at all times. That's why a bonus is cheaper than a raise. BUT, it's still money and when you can tie that money to good performance for something, you get the incentive to keep up the good work. It's a business! |
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| Smoking | ||
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Date&Time: 02/08/08 08:18pm |
Poster's Alias: 12-7-41 |
Subject: Smoking |
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Posted Bulletin: Why has the company decided to treat American smokers like prisoners in a concentration camp? In Japan they have smoking lounges inside their buildings! We cannot do that here because of Washington's smoking law, but an outside area doesn't seem like too much to ask. I wonder if the President of the entire company has any idea about what our leader here in Vancouver has done to morale. I wonder if he knows about the rules that say no one may leave the prison camp, I mean site without being stopped by the guards and reported. I wonder if he knows about the radar gun being aimed at workers going home EVERY SINGLE DAY since December (Merry Christmas). I wonder if he knows about the Gestapo trolling through break areas to hassle people on their breaks? I wonder if he knows about them busting in the restrooms (male AND female) trying to bust smokers? I wonder if he even knows that most people did not get the raise he announced, and those who did, didn't even get enough of a raise to buy a tankful of gas a month. |
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Date&Time: 02/10/08 07:21pm |
Poster's Alias: PUFF PUFF |
Subject: Smoking |
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Posted Bulletin: As for the smokers we all know but won't admit that when we had smoking here the average smoking employee would take around 5 breaks a shift. They go smoke for 15 minutes work for another hour then take a break. But wait wasn't that already your break? So is that fair for those who don't smoke? |
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Date&Time: 02/14/08 04:01pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Smoking |
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Posted Bulletin: if you worked with a smoker who took breaks like that, then you should have been entitled to the same. Just because you don't smoke doesn't mean you deserve less of a time out. How ever with as far as the smoking area was from most work areas, how many went down that often? The company should not be allowed to dictate what we can or can not do, and that is the point most people have, they got a tax break to get rid of the smoking area for the employees, they got a break on insurance cost.and they are allowed to leave with out recorseof action...How ever they did not share the savings with the employees, our insurance went up again, and we are locked up for 12-13 hours a shift...However again we are adults and have the right to leave and take the punishment as it arises...It depends on how bad you need the damn job... they keep finding something new to push good employees away.... |
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Date&Time: 02/10/08 09:47am |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Questionable |
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Posted Bulletin: Labor practices. Ask yourself why there are so few technical positions at SEH? Look at who is filling them. Japanese, why? SEH was given a huge tax break by the leaders of our State and county. Are they turning a blind eye as to where the breaks are being used? The higher paying positions, technical positions are going to the Japanese! Thanks again Gov, Mayor! |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Questionable |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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| Time to correct mistakes | ||
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Date&Time: 02/11/08 08:35am |
Poster's Alias: It's a shame |
Subject: Time to correct mistakes |
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Posted Bulletin: Let me first state this: I am a happy employee, and feel lucky to come to work each shift to do my part to make SEH successful. What I don't understand though is the lack of ownership to making a mistake and not correcting the problem(s). Leadership, and the lack there of. Just curious how many other companies promote because you are a drinking buddy rather than a performer! How many companies promote because this person likes you rather than interviewing one about their skills and abilities in this job or a past one. How many times will this continue? These practices I'm sure happen elsewhere, but almost always cause desention amongst all employees, bringing down the morale. "Why bust your butt at your job to get ahead, when it appears all one needs to do is buddy up and go out drink'n!" |
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Date&Time: 09/12/08 03:33am |
Poster's Alias: grrrr |
Subject: Time to correct mistakes |
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Posted Bulletin: I know exactly how you feel, I was always taught that if you work hard and put forth every effort to do exemplary work and an outstanding work ethic then you'll get the promotion you deserve. I myself have done this, but due to those who know how to kiss the royal hiney better that most I've lost this opportunity and when I voiced my opinion on this I was labed a trouble maker and was told that my attitude was inapropriate. I have since made every effort to adjust my way of thinking and I hope this is what is needed to get where I want to be, I just feel it's too bad that I have to go against everything I believe just to get ahead when it should not be this way. Here's to hoping that someone recognises the good workers and rewards them appropriately |
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Date&Time: 02/24/08 01:45pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: threats made by management. |
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Posted Bulletin: In the news you posted this for all to see: "02-21-08 Website updated. To "bust you up": Next time you feel like sending us corporate threats, please include an e-mail address so that we have the opportunity to privately respond" Yet there is nothing in the forum for us to read as to the threat made. If you don't post these threats, employees will not beleive them and think your just trying to stir up crap. If you or us are being threatened by managment, everyone has a right to know and eventually who ever it is will be cornered... |
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Date&Time: 02/25/08 01:45pm |
Poster's Alias: the_creator |
Subject: Threats made by management |
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Posted Bulletin: Anonymous- Here's the message I received from "bust you up": Feb 18 2008 / 17:50:14 userid = sehunitealias = bust you up subjectabout = domain bust up forummessage = Hey Man... I'm about to bust your site domain registration up. Your domain is registered with invalid information and thats a "no, no". Get ready to start receiving all sorts of emails from bravenet and ICANN and if you ignore it, your domain will be yanked off the net. =) It sounds to us like "bust you up" has a fairly thorough knowledge about the domain registration process. What he is talking about here is the name that we registered the website under. Has SEH hired someone to try to get the forum shut down? We initially chose not to post this message for all to see, because we were hoping to get an okay from "bust you up" first... Even though he's threatening what we've worked so hard to create, he is still employed by SEH, and we don't want anyone to lose their contract for absent-mindedly giving us a heads up. Any insider information would be much appreciated. It seems like we are having a hard time gaining peoples' confidence in our authenticity. We aren't going to lie about messages we get, or make phony claims just to "stir up crap." We've heard rumors from people at work that this website was created by a union company trying to move into SEH. We personally believe that a union formation would be beneficial to those who choose SEH as a life long career, but promoting a union is not the purpose of this website, and we have no affiliation with any union organizers. Maybe our site's address is what is confusing people. Maybe these rumors are originating from those who have not yet read the forum posts. This forum has been created by regular SEH-A hourly employees to give everyone the opportunity to openly communicate with one another. Employees at all levels of the company (supervisors, managers) visit the forum, and read what others have to say. This will at least provide the people who make the decisions with the true opinions of the people their decisions affect. How can we gain your faith that we have good intentions? |
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Date&Time: 02/27/08 07:34am |
Poster's Alias: Tantalizing Secret |
Subject: Threats made by management |
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Posted Bulletin: So is what they are threating actually legit or are they blowing smoke out their wazu's? I mean we already don't get a say as it is, but now they are trying to take away something that should be viewed as structured criticism to management. I don't see how this site poses a threat, nothing on here has even suggested anything that could be viewed as a threat to the company. Its amazing how ridiculous this company's management can be. |
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Date&Time: 03/13/08 07:48pm |
Poster's Alias: betrayed |
Subject: What about us |
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Posted Bulletin: What about us, the employees crammed into too small of a space, lacking even partitions now, each one of us doing the work of 3 people, or trying to. No more concentrating on our work, being distracted into a state of panic...hoping that someone will notice that it's just not working, trying to perform on too little sleep (caused by stress at work) and too much cafeine. Lack of adequate work space leads to anger, poor health, unhappiness, and LOWERED PRODUCTIVITY... SEH, you have set us up to fail. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: What about us |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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Date&Time: 04/13/08 01:48pm |
Poster's Alias: nothing |
Subject: disregard for sop,soc |
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Posted Bulletin: when you bring up that sop or soc is being compromised the supevisers say thay will look into it however than a week later the oper are doing the same thing i have e-mailed and talked about it to my superviser more than once but im just a nothing |
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Date&Time: 04/16/08 03:30pm |
Poster's Alias: A 300MM worker |
Subject: SOP's, rules, etc. |
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Posted Bulletin: You have to remember that this is SEH-A, the place where rules only apply some of the time, usually just befor an audit, or when someone gets hurt, or mamagement doesn't have anything else to do besides make our life harder than it has to be. Example: When was the last time anyone in a building was asked to show their badge? The badge police lasted about 2 weeks. |
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Date&Time: 04/24/08 05:46pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Disregard for SOP, SOC |
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Posted Bulletin: Oh please, this is a global issue and pretty standard and accepted site wide at SEH. It is no longer a requirement to follow documented procedures, verbal changes/instructions are common place. Upper management has standard issue blinders. As long as we continue to make shipment and have no major customer claim's we're good to go. Continuing to bring up this issue to management is only going to get you rated below average, and you know what that means on the next slow down!! You're better off just doing what you know is right and not worrying about what your coworkers "aren't" doing. Believe me, it's not worth the stress of trying to make it right any more. |
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Date&Time: 04/21/08 11:10pm |
Poster's Alias: Tantalizing Secret |
Subject: Overworked and Tired |
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Posted Bulletin: Anyone else feel that management does not care how hard they work us, or how many machines we have to run. Im personally having to run an area that originally had 2 people in it for about 11-12 machines, now just one person runs it and the expectations are exactly the same! This company does not care that they are making employees unhappy and to the point where we just dont give a crap anymore. If things dont change soon Iam personally on my way out the door, this disrespect to the employees has gone on long enough, at least with a union we would have a voice that would have to be heard! |
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Date&Time: 05/18/08 08:21pm |
Poster's Alias: b-4-u |
Subject: Overworked and Tired |
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Posted Bulletin: Get used to it pal. As long as you work for this company, that's the way it's gonna be. In my area, an operator can sometimes run up to 16 machines and they are being disciplined if they make a mistake. This company quit caring about people a long time ago. They'll tell you that these changes were necessary to ensure our survival, but that's just bull. It used to be a great place to work and people actually took pride in working here. Now it's just another factory...another job, another day and another dollar. There is nothing special about this place any more. A Union would give us some leverage that we don't have now and maybe stop some of the nonsense that's running rampant. But management (Japanese) attitude toward the operators has to change first. They have to stop crapping in our bowls and trying to convince us that it's really ice cream. |
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Date&Time: 05/23/08 01:18am |
Poster's Alias: Hyde-N-go-Smoke |
Subject: Overworked and Tired |
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Posted Bulletin: T.S.: Don't just anonymously threaten to quit on a forum! If you can't handle the work load and are unhappy, then maybe you should just quit in real life. Everyone here has to work hard, and do their part. I know quite a few very hard working temps that never complain that would kill you for a permanent position. and b4u: I have read all of your posts, and agree with your opinions, but lets get real. Unions are dead, especially in the PNW. This isn't the 60's anymore. Even if unions were still strong, do you think that SEH employees are brave and united enough to vote in a closed shop? I don't think that management is trying to convince us of anything, I think they are just crapping in our bowls, and knowing that we aren't going to do anything about it. |
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Date&Time: 04/23/08 03:56pm |
Poster's Alias: lookout4u |
Subject: Has this ever happened to you? |
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Posted Bulletin: Has anyone else been stopped by Security at the front gate because you didn't have your pass up on your mirror? I had it on my dash, but they said it doesn't count. But, if you look in Security's SOP manual in section 7.4, it says you can. Is this an abuse of power? |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Has this ever happened to you? |
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| Reasons I left | ||
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Date&Time: 07/01/08 02:30pm |
Poster's Alias: jsm3449 |
Subject: reasons I left |
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Posted Bulletin: Last tuesday I walked out of seh and quit on the spot. I am now regretting I didn't take the time to say goodbye to co-workers I have worked with for over 12 years. I have made some good friends and miss the day to day interactions. I don't miss the way I was treated and the way the company treats their employees. I recommend everyone create a plan to leave and not get stuck in the rut as I did for 12 years. I have been away one week and realize it was the best decision of my life. I am not sure what rumors have spread about my departure and really don't care, but anyone can e-mail me at jsm3449@aol.com and I will share my reasons. |
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Date&Time: 07/02/08 01:14pm |
Poster's Alias: the_creator |
Subject: Reasons I left |
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Posted Bulletin: I'm sorry to hear that you decided to leave SEH. 12 years is a lot of time to dedicate to anything, let alone a career where you feel unappreciated. I am sure everyone is curious what your reasons were for quiting. |
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Date&Time: 07/21/08 05:53pm |
Poster's Alias: Former Employee |
Subject: Reasons I left |
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Posted Bulletin: I wonder why you would be hesitent to explain your reasons for leaving? I'm sure people are curious, but don't really want to e-mail someone they're not sure they know just to find out. |
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Date&Time: 09/09/08 04:53pm |
Poster's Alias: jsm3449 |
Subject: Reasons I left |
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Posted Bulletin: The foundation of working at seh is you have to be available and flexible for the company, but don't expect the favor in return. The criteria that I was hired under has changed dramatically and not of it to my favor. When the market is bad the company expects you to give. When the market is good your rewarded with overtime. Don't be fooled all your job represents is the cheapest way to replace you. If the company can replace you and do the job cheaper you better believe it will. If you want to move up don't think your abilities matters! Realize how many support staff and supervisors don't have any degrees. The secret is riding someone's coattails that is already there. The old saying is "It's not what you know, It's who you know." That is how you will move up if that is your plan. I know some of you will say I am bitter and have no idea what I am talking about. That is ok! I expect that from most people! I encourage everyone to get a plan and not be dependant on this company. They will take full advantage of you and not care about your personal life. I worked there for 12 years and have stories of how cruel this company can be. I have left my e-mail in another post and will respond to anyone who is curious. I can assure you no one at seh will know. |
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| Slowdown | ||
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Date&Time: 07/31/08 09:05pm |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Slowdown |
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Posted Bulletin: Temps are supposed to be temporary. If there is a mass layoff of permanent employees, keep names and phone numbers. Class action lawsuit in order.. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Slowdown |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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| Our new landscaping, etc... | ||
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Date&Time: 08/08/08 03:20pm |
Poster's Alias: A SEH drone |
Subject: Our new landscaping, etc... |
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Posted Bulletin: Does everyone like our new landscaping? SEH-A can spend all the money for new plants and shrub. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Our new landscaping, etc... |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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| The secret to success at SEH-A | ||
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Date&Time: 08/08/08 03:26pm |
Poster's Alias: Semi disgruntled in 300mm |
Subject: The secret to success at SEH-A |
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Posted Bulletin: At least in 300MM , first you have to have worked at NIKE before coming to SEH, it doesn't matter for how long, being at NIKE guarantees you being hired as a senior operator and making more money than more qualified people, and it doesn't matter if you have never worked in the silicon/semiconductor field before, because according to SEH management the experience you gained at NIKE is just as important as working for SEH-A for 5,10, 15 years.. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: The secret to success at SEH-A |
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| New desks and layout | ||
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Date&Time: 09/10/08 10:29pm |
Poster's Alias: SEH employee |
Subject: New desks and layout |
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Posted Bulletin: so I hear a lot of complaining around the plant about new seating arrangements NO cubicles. No personnel items at your desk no family pictures etc. And the noise of phone conversations. How does anyone in the office get there work done with all the noise? Is not crazy that you have to sit so close to your co worker for 8-10 hrs a day someone you would probably never invite to dinner but you have to see them close up for 8-10 hrs |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: New desks and layout |
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| Shift jealousy | ||
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Date&Time: 09/12/08 03:57am |
Poster's Alias: lapper curious |
Subject: shift jealousy |
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Posted Bulletin: I am curious about something that happens more than it should. When a certain shift does an exceptional job at what they do, why does the management feel the need to send in people from other shifts to "spy" on the operators of the other shift? Is it because they can't get the shifts that due poorly to get motivated enough to accually reach the potential they could be capable of? Is it because the leadership of the poorly operating shifts are not pushing their teams to due a better job quicker? Is it common place for management to decide that since one person may done somthing wrong that the whole crew may be skipping steps to improve output? Maybe the reason that one crew outperforms others is because that are a well oiled machine that actually help each other out and learn from each other on a regular basis so that everyone is in tune with new processes and training issues. Perhaps if management were to ask this crew out right they would be more that happy to help out so that all crew could perform equally instead of one crew being put under scrutiny due to jealousy of the under achievements of other crews. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Shift jealousy |
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| Thanks for the cups! | ||
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Date&Time: 10/08/08 06:44pm |
Poster's Alias: Hyde-N-go-Smoke |
Subject: Thanks for the Cups! |
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Posted Bulletin: SEH-A.. once again, you have outdone yourself! I'm going to put my new nifty Shin-Etsu coffee mug up on my mantle piece right beside my nifty Shin-Etsu wind-up flashlight, and my nifty Shin-Etsu water jug with screw on top. Although we do appreciate the gesture... maybe instead of spending money on a bunch of useless crap for each one of us, how about invest the money in larger items that we can each use one at a time? For example, maybe buy a couple pieces of gym equipment that we can use before or after our shifts? Or maybe buy us a gas pump, and let us fill up our tanks behind the fence at a discounted price? Any other suggestions? |
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Date&Time: 10/08/08 08:43pm |
Poster's Alias: Thanks but no thanks |
Subject: Safety Cups |
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Posted Bulletin: I agree, we made millions of dollar's for SEH-A this past year, worked our backsides off and what did we get? A very nice covered coffee cup as a reward for no one being seriously hurt in over 3 million man hours. However; what isn't well known/realized, our additonal rewards was 10 confirmed marriage break ups due to the mandated QC team you must be on, everyone stressed out trying to come up with 2 PIP idea's or your overall rating will be reduced putting you in line to be layed off if it gets any slower. A very nice $30,000 landscape for our drive into the plant, the start of a track that we can use, zero mention of raises, zero mention of a bonus (from all the money we made the company every quarter since our last raise/bonus), co-workers leaving in record numbers for companies offering 2 to $6 more an hour and 120 hours of vacation to start. No I say we should all take a moment to thank our VP's for their concern and support this past year. I'm sure we all will be able to enjoy our new coffee cups as it will help off-set the $4 a gallon gas prices, 20 to 30% increase to heat our homes and put food on our tables (and lets not even talk about how great our retirement fund is doing). Oh I'm sure Shin Etsu is very pleased with how much money the hard workers at SEH America made them. I'm sure SEH America VP's get a huge bonus off the backs of their workers. So co-workers enjoy your new coffee cup, I'm sure they purchased them for $1.50 each. Who knows, maybe the next reward will be even less employee's, more hours at work and less time with your families. |
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| Retaliation from Supervisors/Managers | ||
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Date&Time: 10/11/08 10:45pm |
Poster's Alias: Former Team Lead |
Subject: Retaliation from Supervisors/Managers |
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Posted Bulletin: I would really like to reply to many of the comments that people have made here, but I think it would take up most of the page. I was a Team Lead that actually got my job because of my performance and dedication to my area & crew. So the drinking buddy comment someone made, does NOT apply to me. I was a Team Lead that stood up for every one of my operators and everyone else whenever I saw things that were wrong, if not illegal. I made a lot of changes in my area for the better. My reward for all my dedication was to be hounded by my supervisor and the plant manager. In fact they did everything they could to make me quit. In fact, one of the other area bosses told me (off the record) that they had me in their sights. That I should probably start looking for another job. They told him, "who should we put in his place when he quits?". Not "IF I quit", but "when I quit". I've never worked for a company that regularly conducts themselves in this manner. I did actually get lucky enough to find a great company to work for and I just quit SEH yesterday. I sent out an email to my work area that really upset management so much that they are going through all my email accounts because they are very afraid that I might sue them for their actions. (a fellow co-worker informed me of this today) I do want to let people know that being in my position at SEH for a couple of years, did give me a little insight into some of the practices that most aren't aware of. The management DOES have a lot of secret meetings about what to do to operators on a regular basis. I was blown away by some of the things that I have witnessed. And I refused to be a part of such immorale behavior. I have tried on many occasions to talk with management about morale, and give them suggestions of things to try and make operators happier. I was told that there was nothing they were going to do. In fact, my official reply was that we needed to be competetive or we will lose our business to malaysia. About 10 minutes into my meeting, I realized that it was pointless to try and get management to care about operators. The only thing that I could do was try and keep my area/operators happy and try not to let all the other stuff going on get to me. I do hope that everybody finds a better company to work for that will give you a sense of pride and appreciation. They are out there. I really hate seeing what SEH does to peoples self esteam and morale. I was blown away when a Team Lead in DSP actually died, and they didn't even send out an email giving condolences or anything. They just gave the job to someone else and it was business as usual. That right there is total proof that this company doesn't give a damn about its employees. If I could take everybody with me, I would. Good Luck to everyone. I really mean that!!!! |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Retaliation from Supervisors/Managers |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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| Gas Saver | ||
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Date&Time: 10/20/08 10:11pm |
Poster's Alias: Happy as a clam |
Subject: Gas Saver |
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Posted Bulletin: Thank you SEH for spending all that money on a new sign for the entrance to SEH, I don't know how many times I have drove by and missed it. your going to save me so much money on gas. |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Gas Saver |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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| Badge issues | ||
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Date&Time: 10/24/08 09:04am |
Poster's Alias: Anonymous |
Subject: Badge issues |
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Posted Bulletin: To the management of SEH. Your too late on the badge warnings to only a certain group of employees. Before you shut off access to this area on the SEH web page many people were able to print and keep data logs of managers and supervisors who also had badge issues. Using this as grounds of dismissal won't work. Your going to loose a whole bunch of money in lawsuits... |
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Poster's Alias: BLANK |
Subject: Badge issues |
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Posted Bulletin: No response yet. |
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