Strike vote overwhelmingly passed

Buzz · October 10, 2018, 05:14:18 PM

Staten Island (including Sharrotts): 337 Yes, 39 No

All Pioneer: 687 Yes, 47 No (About 94% in favor)

Buzz · October 10, 2018, 05:34:21 PM

Sad commentary: The majority of "No" votes came from Staten Island.

SMH

yabba · October 10, 2018, 06:06:29 PM

how many did not vote.... dont we have a lot more then 376 union members mechanics escorts drivers

Buzz · October 10, 2018, 07:15:32 PM

Quote from: yabba on October 10, 2018, 06:06:29 PM
how many did not vote.... dont we have a lot more then 376 union members mechanics escorts drivers

Don't know ... but only 3 shop employees here voted.

Just_Right · October 11, 2018, 10:29:44 PM

I was talking to a few guys around the yard about the strike vote and we all agreed it needs to be done. However. We overheard a few of mechanics talking bad about the union. I got to say it pisses me off that the ones who crossed our picket line back in 2013 have the balls to speak bad about the same union as the rest of us. That mohawk guy is rude and there are a few others talking shit as well. It was bad judgement for him and the hand full of other mechanics to cross the picket line in 2013 causing them to be apart from our contract. I am sure the Union has been there for them in their time working here. It would be nice to know that our mechanics were in solidarity with all the rest of the citywide members of 1181.
So, my words to them. Stop being scumbags. That is what a person is who crosses a picket line against co-workers.

Buzz · October 12, 2018, 01:03:14 AM

At one time the shop employees were Ernie's strongest allies. That all changed during the strike, for whatever reason. The majority of them showed their true colors and became scabs, turning their backs on Ernie and the rest of us. Not that they were ever for "us" ... meaning drivers.

There are a few notable exceptions ... very nice guys ... who, unfortunately sometimes get painted with the same brush as the scumbags. Not just talking about their actions during the strike, but who are downright obnoxious, think who the fuck they are and talk to drivers like they're shit. Why this dynamic has been allowed to go on is beyond me. No employee/1181 member should have to take shit from another whether driver or mechanic. It's about time somebody put a stop to it.

topgun · October 12, 2018, 02:39:11 AM

yes he is a scumbag and he will get what he deserved someday, hope it sooner then later.

Buzz · October 12, 2018, 05:19:08 PM

Consolidated Vote:
874 Yes, 47 No

sbdriver1 · October 13, 2018, 04:43:49 PM

The GM treats people like shit, Some of the shop people treat the drivers like shit and I've heard many times on the radio drivers getting nasty with other drivers. when does it stop?
Also don't do any favors for the office. don't cover any work, until we get a fair contract. 5 cents an hour raise is a joke.