Why did Dozens of Employees Walk Away From Electrolux ?"?

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Dozens of Employees Walk Away From Electrolux


NewsChannel 5 looked into whether the plant employed illegal immigrants. Sources told NewsChannel 5 more than 100 workers have been let go in the past couple of days. The employees said it was complete chaos. According to a NewsChannel 5 source, so many workers have been let go that it has been hard to do their jobs at the Electrolux plant.

Second and Third shifts have been hit the hardest, and they believe the company is taking action to fix a problem that should not have happened in the first place. Diane Casey has lived across the street from the Electrolux plant for years. In that time she has had a front row seat of who comes in and out of the plant, but Friday was different from the rest. It was an observation shared by many during the plants' shift change around 1:00 Friday afternoon.According to a NewsChannel5 source, Electrolux let go 120 employees Thursday and 52 on Friday.

"They were calling your supervisor, calling names to go to HR, taking them to HR and from there walking them out the door. Something about their ID's or Social Security numbers weren't matching," said an anonymous employee. Electrolux released the following statement: "Electrolux does not tolerate or condone the use of false documentation in attempting to establish work eligibility. Every new hire undergoes two verifications of employment eligibility. In light of the recent news stories, we are conducting a review of employment eligibility documentation. The company's policy regarding the presentation of false identity or work authorization documents is termination of employment." "After our last break on the lines it just went berserk," said the employee.

A phone call during second shift Thursday night prompted many employees to walk out.

"Somebody had called in saying INS was going to be there to pick them up when they walked out the door, so they voluntarily walked out themselves," said the employee. The situation could hurt Electrolux's production. Electrolux wouldn't confirm or deny the number of workers that have been let go in recent days or why. The immigration and customs enforcement department, better known as "ICE," is looking into illegal document vendors in the Springfield area.

Earlier this week, federal Agents arrested two people, and charged them with making and selling fake IDs in Robertson County.
http://www.newschannel5.com/global/story.asp?s=7502804
"Do you think electrolux is the only plant that hires illegals?"

Answer 1

It's so good to see major law breaking employers getting the fear of God into them. I had no idea electrolux was employing illegals. I will no longer be purchasing their products.

Answer 2

I'm positive Electrolux isn't the only company hiring illegals. It's about time these companies check things. Heck....I've had everything checked on me for every job I ever got. Past employers, referals, credit report, background check, drug tests.....I can't see how so many would ever get in if these businesses did the usual procedure I've always went through. These aren't fruit picking jobs here or even basic construction work, maid work, dishwasher etc.......I seriously can't imagine going into a factory, not speaking English, no information to trace, no past employers to contact, no education or atleast no traceable education and getting a job. There has to be some real underground work going on here. I know they have special employment agencies here and people could get in that way because the employer isn't responsible for doing the checking.....the employment agency is, and I know for a fact they aren't. O'hare airport and all their illegal workers are a prime example. One of these "special" employment agencies provided the illegal documents and the employer is assuming the agency is doing all the proper checking and I would venture to guess exempts them from the problem all this is causing or they do know and struck some deal on the side leaving them with clean hands in the mess.

Answer 3

No, Of course not. The Corporate world has become so greedy they they are willing do anything for a profit, even if it means lowering the lifestyles of Americans by hiring illegals to work at a lower pay. Not only does this interfere with American jobs but then we end of having to support the illegals through government subsidy such as food stamps, health care and housing. So the American Taxpayer get hit while the Politicans on the hill keep coming up with more ways to get the working class dollar. That is what NAFTA and CEFTA is all about. It's not to help other nations way of life, it's all about greedy Corporation.

Answer 4

1. Stay calm and think for a while from his angle. Why would he do that? In spite of having an argument on this before? 2. Once you have thoroughly thought over, from his angle, talk to him and ask him why he does it, in a v e r y c a l m tone and ListeN from his angle. At the end, express that you feel hurt when he does it. 3. If your gut feeling says he is dumping you, kick his balls as someone said here and move out. Maybe he does not understand the care and love you feel for him. 4. If he does it just to irritate you, on the lighter side, then go over and hug other guys voluntarily, and watch how he reacts. If he takes it lightly (all men pretend to take it lightly in the beginning, you got to take the acid test of time with this), then he may not have anything in mind. 5. Last but not least, find out if he is "really" interested in you. If not, let him hug anyone, why bother? ;-)

Answer 5

I'm sure there are many more corporations like this. Hopefully they will see the light.

Good for Electrolux, they are setting the standard.

Now maybe the illegal aliens will understand that they are not welcome.

Get legal, or get out!

Answer 6

This pleases me to no end! Many companies in my state are doing the same thing and it's about time. Attrition through enforcement may really work! I'm all for anything that causes these parasites to have to be legal or not at all, and I mean the companies that hire them as well.

Answer 7

"Somebody had called in saying INS was going to be there to pick them up when they walked out the door, so they voluntarily walked out themselves," said the employee
What a great idea!

It’s obvious Electrolux only became concerned about obeying the laws when it felt that ICE might be breathing down its back....up until then, it had no qualms about hiring or keeping illegals on their payrolls.

Answer 8

Its sounds like ICE was looking into the company's employee records to determine if counterfeit documents where used by illegal aliens to gain employment. The illegal aliens decided it was better to quit and work elsewhere that get arrested by ICE and deported.

Answer 9

They walked out because they were working there illegally and did not wish to suffer the potential consequences of being caught by ICE officials. Good. Now when the word gets out citizens and legal residents will be able to get jobs there.

Answer 10

This is called GOOD chaos. Or PRODUCTIVE chaos. Poor Electrolux, now they will have to start employing legals ( sarcasm).

Yes, let's hope this is the start of putting the fear of God into all big business.