Quote Originally Posted by The_Grudge View Post
I'm going to meet with my boss and say that this ends now (pay me properly and hire me), or I'm beginning to search for employment elsewhere effective immediatley. I'll be professional about it, but firm also. This has gone on long enough.

Like I said, I know this sounds like a bad idea, but my gut's telling me this will work. My departure would seriously hinder this department's ability for months on end, and they know it. They're not about to let me walk out.
Yeah bad Idea. Make sure you have another job lined up first. Do you have any clue how much of a pain in the ass the hiring process is in a union shop? It's a lot more painfull than canning a contractor and taking a few months to replace him.

Also, I would fire you on the spot if you said that to me.