Chem321:Acme Union Organizer and Plant Foreman
- Education: BA in chemistry from SUNY Potsdam
- Joined Acme: Late 2008
NAME always planned to be a chemistry teacher, and she graduated in 2008 from SUNY Potsdam with a BA in chemistry. However, she found the job market for teachers in the North Country difficult, so she applied (in late 2008) to work as a plant operator at Acme, as a stopgap. NAME found she enjoyed the work, and as a highly educated plant operator she quickly rose to be foreperson of the A shift. She believes strongly that the ordinary workers need a voice, and her hard work with the trade union led to her being made union steward (shop steward). NAME is well liked by the plant operators, as she is approachable and she has a natural ability for explaining technical topics in simple terms (perhaps from her teaching background). Understanding the importance of the company in the local economy, she seeks to do what is best for both the company as an entity, and for the people who make up the company. Due to her personal relations with plant workers and lab people, she acts as a liaison between the management of Acme Co. and the other plant workers. She hopes to convince the Union to support ISO 14000 and will make sure that individuals follow the plan and act, while keeping precise records to help the administration review and revise action plans with the most accurate information possible. She is respected by all, though Kevin Maxwell (Production Manager) has had several serious clashes with her over working conditions on the plant, or when production schedules have fallen behind. She is also disliked by NAME2 (VP Sales). She is friends with NAME3 (Occupational Hygiene) and NAME4 (Safety).
