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« on: February 23, 2010, 06:45:05 am » |
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Ok folks.. lets just slap us again when we are already down. You would think they would have at least had the courtesy to tell the employees what was going on. How much more loss can we take? I know things are tough for us right now. My prayers go out to the families of the employees that are getting laid off.
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DejaVu
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2010, 10:50:23 am » |
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Did Bunge used to be called something else?
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The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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Tuck
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2010, 12:16:34 pm » |
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It used to be called Lauhoff Grain
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Hhop
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2010, 12:47:04 pm » |
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Yes, Tuck is correct. It used to be Lauhoff Grain Company. I have worked there for 32 years and will lose my job on April 23. We had a meeting yesterday morning and then had individual interviews where we were notified if we were being retained or released.
It has been a good place to be employed overall, but of course no one is ever ready for this current situation.
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You don't have to stop playing when you get old, but you get old when you stop playing.
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DejaVu
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2010, 01:18:57 pm » |
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It used to be called Lauhoff Grain
Ok...I'd never heard of Bunge but then I lived away from Danville for about 20 years. I figured it must have been a place I knew that changed names. Thanks Tuck! |
The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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DejaVu
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« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2010, 01:21:16 pm » |
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Yes, Tuck is correct. It used to be Lauhoff Grain Company. I have worked there for 32 years and will lose my job on April 23. We had a meeting yesterday morning and then had individual interviews where we were notified if we were being retained or released.
It has been a good place to be employed overall, but of course no one is ever ready for this current situation.
Gosh Hhop....that's a shame. What's the situation, are they shutting down, selling out or just temporarily laying people off? Do you know how many are losing their jobs? |
The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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buzorro
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« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2010, 06:41:12 pm » |
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I've already posted my opinion when I broke this 'news' in the 'Breaking News' section...
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Don't blame me...I voted for Ron Paul
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music man
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2010, 10:28:16 am » |
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I see this as no problem for our mayor & aldermen. They will simply add more taxes to those of us who are left. It is time to toss all of these "Fat Cat" politicians out & cut straight to the chase. I truly believe I could take a dozen plain folks from this website & we'd do a better job of running the city.
I have seen no true cost cutting measures from our current city leaders. They only know how to vote yes on new taxes. Fact is most folks are just hanging on as it is.
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DejaVu
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2010, 11:30:49 am » |
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Maybe Hhop or someone else can help me out here because I'm just curious. What is the reason given for closing the soybean-processing operations?
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The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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Hhop
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« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2010, 12:41:48 pm » |
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The plant is being closed because of an over abundance of soybean processing. While a few years back, the Danville plant was one of the shining stars in the company; it is now older. Bunge has two very large and much newer processing plants in the midwest; at Council Bluffs, Iowa; and at Morristown, Indiana. That makes it difficult, I am told, to be competive against our "sister" plants. Thirty years ago, I was heavily involved in expanding and upgrading the Danville soybean extraction process; but the equipment now is reaching the end of it's useful life...........apparently just as myself and 99 other employees are....  |
You don't have to stop playing when you get old, but you get old when you stop playing.
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granny1
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2010, 01:51:10 pm » |
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There are some on the Council against raising taxes. They can stand for what they believe, but are sadly outnumbered when it comes to the vote. I just wonder if the President will find these people at Bungee jobs? He claims to be creating jobs, but I think if he would ask the men or women who are looking for jobs, they would say it isn't so.
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DejaVu
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2010, 02:54:38 pm » |
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The plant is being closed because of an over abundance of soybean processing. While a few years back, the Danville plant was one of the shining stars in the company; it is now older. Bunge has two very large and much newer processing plants in the midwest; at Council Bluffs, Iowa; and at Morristown, Indiana. That makes it difficult, I am told, to be competive against our "sister" plants. Thirty years ago, I was heavily involved in expanding and upgrading the Danville soybean extraction process; but the equipment now is reaching the end of it's useful life...........apparently just as myself and 99 other employees are.... Ok thanks...that makes sense. I don't think Illinois is reducing the soybean crop so I was wondering why the closing would be necessary Yes things are changing whether we like it or not...but maybe you have expertise that you might use to cross over into other fields. I job searched last night for around this area and there were quite a few but most require some sort of higher education/skills than high school. The whole system we have today totally screws over the working/middle class. But I'll shut up before I start sounding like some left-wing Marxists.  |
The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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marigoldhead
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2010, 06:50:05 am » |
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This is just another slap in the face for danville. Im feel so sorry for the employees, especially the ones who have 30 years plus in. I hope something happens soon to help with our economy in danville. Im trying to think positive, but its hard to do. My business is mainly working in champaign county now. I want to see danville back as it was when I was a kid. What a great time growing up in the 70s! My prayers are with the employees and their families.
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Hhop
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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2010, 09:19:02 pm » |
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This Friday, April 23, is the last day of employment for about 90 of us at Bunge. A few more are being kept for a few months, but will then also be released.
I am very fortunate, as my last day at Bunge is Friday, and I start a new job on Monday. My new job requires a commute of about 40 miles and I am very excited about a fresh start. I will be working with Biomass Processing, wind farm projects, and possibly solar power projects. Several other of my coworkers also have new jobs that begin soon.
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You don't have to stop playing when you get old, but you get old when you stop playing.
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DejaVu
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« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2010, 11:17:24 pm » |
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Hhop, hopefully the other employees will find new opportunities as you have. Thank you so much for sharing your good news with us....and congratulations!!! If I may ask...how did this wonderful opportunity come about?
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The most successful tyranny is not the one that uses force to assure uniformity, but the one that removes awareness of other possibilities, that makes it seem inconceivable that other ways are viable, that removes the sense that there is an outside. --Allan Bloom
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