(A couple of people brought this article to my attention ...)

Another good article in the Daily News by Juan Gonzalez ... http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/bus-strike-lessons-found-boston-article-1.1245442

So I guess it's every shift for themselves with the firewood, huh? This morning's 6 a.m. guys would like to thank yesterday's 2 - 6 p.m. shift for leaving not so much as a toothpick to burn on an 11-degree morning!

Well, I know councilman Charlie Barron was on a picket in Brooklyn with us, but why don't we hear from any of our other elected representatives regarding our plight? Afraid to stand up to the mayor? Where do they stand on the safety of the children of people who voted for them? Where do they stand on job protection for people who voted for them? Will any of them make an appearance and walk with us for a while?

Doesn't matter what district you're in ... I put this info together to make it easy to contact them all:

CITY COUNCIL
Vincent Ignizio
718-984-5151
vignizio@council.nyc.gov

James Oddo
718-980-1017
joddo@council.nyc.gov

Deborah Rose
718-556-7370
DROSE@Council.nyc.gov

STATE SENATE
Andrew Lanza
718 984-4073
lanza@senate.state.ny.us

Diane Savino
718 727-9406
savino@senate.state.ny.us

STATE ASSEMBLY
Nicole Malliotakis
718-987-0197
NYSAssembly60@gmail.com

Matthew Titone
718-442-9932
TitoneM@assembly.state.ny.us

Joseph Borelli
718-967-5194
BorelliJ@assembly.state.ny.us

Michael Cusick
718-370-1384
cusickm@assembly.state.ny.us

Takes a second ... just answer "yes" or "no" ....


http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/quickquestion/2007/november/popup5895.htm

Should have posted this earlier but I think most of you know ... can still get $250 Home Depot gift cards from the Siller Foundation ... last day tomorrow, Tuesday at the Vanderbilt in South Beach. Need anything with FEMA letterhead and your name and number, deed or mortgage statement and picture ID. For Homeowners only.

All shifts that were picketing at Sharrotts are now to go to Arthur Kill. There will be nobody at Sharrotts.

Looks like Domenic is gathering a flock of scab matrons to work starting Tuesday (some possibly from PA). Hear they're getting a crash safety course of some kind over the weekend and their certs are being rubber stamped to fast-track them through the system. Let's see what OPT and their inspectors close their eyes to when it suits their purpose.

"Hotel Pioneer"



(A-Team, noon to 6 crew)

According to this DOL document you should file a claim "... when the strike starts." Guessing that would mean Sunday, though if you made more than $405 for the 2 days we worked you wouldn't be able to claim this week any way. Better safe than sorry ... claim ... all they can do is not make it count toward the 49 days.

http://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/ui/P802.pdf

Exposes some of Bloomy's lies ... http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/gonzalez-mayor-stop-blaming-bus-workers-article-1.1242198

National Grid is giving $1,000 grants to Sandy Victims. Visit them at the Restoration Center, 1976 Hylan Blvd, to apply. (Income must be below $150,000 ... no problem there ... LOL) Have this info with you:

1) A recent National Grid gas heating bill.

2) Photo ID

3) Proof of loss of at least $3,000 ... such as estimates, repair bills, cancelled checks, etc.

For more info call Nicole Malliotakis' office 718-987-0197

At 0:23 a teacher tells it like it is!!! You go, girl!! (Sorry NBC makes you watch the ad first.)

Heard this ad on 1010 wins this morning ... apparently it's on TV too. (At the end of the video, they spelled Amalgamated wrong, however.)

Direct deposits will be available at Arthur Kill drivers room as of 5 a.m. Thursday for employees of both yards.

Paychecks will be available at Arthur Kill drivers room as of 5 a.m. Friday for employees of both yards.

Whether you're at Arthur Kill or Sharrotts, pick checks up at 2890, between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m.

This post is this NYC public school parents' blog gives us the idea as to how they feel about the strike. Blame squarely on Bloomy ... http://nycpublicschoolparents.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-real-issues-behind-looming-bus.html

Never heard of Molly Knefel before, but I wish she were mayor! You've gotta read this ...

http://www.alternet.org/education/what-looming-nyc-school-bus-strike-can-teach-us-about-real-impact-austerity?page=0%2C0&paging=off

Thanks to the driver who sent this to me. 

DRIVERS
Tues. 1/22 9 a.m. - Numbers 1-125
Tues. 1/22 Noon - Numbers 126-200

Wed. 1/23 9 a.m. - Numbers 201-275
Wed. 1/23 Noon - Numbers 276 - End

Go on new runs Feb. 4

ATTENDANTS
Thur. 1/24 9 a.m. - ALL

Go on new runs Feb 11

In the middle of this article is a link to print out an application for Project Hospitality Grants for Sandy victims. (It does not mention amounts.)

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/12/how_to_apply_for_help_from_pro.html

Also, be sure to fill out the application for ATU International's relief fund grant that Ernie gave you this morning.

The S.I. Community Health van will be at Cedar Grove Ave. and Topping St. on Wednesday, Dec. 5 offering free flu and tetanus shots. You do not have to be a flood victim ... free to all. Should be there from about 10 to 3.

A little late ... sorry

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=biennial-19a-exam