Happy Birthday to
kaffyr Yes - I know that, as far as birthdays go, your employer has, to use a Russian expression,
stuck you with a pig. And that you would really much rather be actually celebrating your birthday than doing what you are actually doing this morning. But a birthday is a birthday, regardless of what life throws at us. I hope that, at the very least, you'll be able to do something to celebrate, and that you are able to find at least a little joy. And hey - all things considering, standing up for your union and trying to help everyone through this difficult situation isn't the worst way to spend your birthday.
(I'm trying to find a silver lining, I really am)
In any case, I wish you a Happy Birthday. For whatever it's worth, I'm rooting for you, and Jennifer, and Mike, and Rick and everyone. And I hope against hope that this won't set the tone for the rest of the year.
In lieu of a birthday card... Given the circumstances, I feel that this is appropriate
Fight on.