They are. I've been avoiding posting any updates on the work situation because things are still up in the air, but it looks like the dust from everything might settle in our favour. I'm very cautious still, however.

As soon as things are a bit more concrete, I'll put up a post outlining what we've been doing the last month -- but at the moment things seem to be stabilizing. Let's just say for now that our newly-formed union branch has won a few minor victories. :-)