We must start with the reality that corporations cannot guarantee anyone a lifetime job any more than corporations have a guarantee of immortality.

It's been an interesting ride. Especially for a little company, but it all started at Floyd Central.

The company (was) sold in 1988; then I played for a year. Then I was at Ball State when one of my former students called.

We believe that as the company grows, so should the jobs grow. The company believes just the opposite, and that is to grow more part-time jobs, to subcontract -- to steal away the American dream,

If (the company) hired permanent replacements, then they don't have to give the strikers their jobs back upon termination of the strike.

Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better.