No More Ties ... EVER!!!

[Buzz]

Y'all see this? Whoda thunk it???



Photo courtesy of PROUD MEMBER

[Golfnut]

Great news ! I saw that sign today and couldn't believe it!

[Buzz]

It might be a trap.       

It's odd that OPT would abolish such a profitable "violation."

[PROUD MEMBER]

Speaking of profitability. I'm sure Steve Flam is not gonna be happy.

[04012013]

OK, we made some progress with the times to a more casual look. Next step should be dark blue embroidered polo shirts, then, optional shorts after June 1.

[Buzz]

OK, we made some progress with the times to a more casual look. Next step should be dark blue embroidered polo shirts, then, optional shorts after June 1.

I think you can wear shorts for summer school. Not sure ... never worked the summer.

[Buzz]

Wasn't fair that people got $200 fines for not wearing a tie when you see teachers, principal and APs dressed like fucking slobs! The kids dress better than them some times.

Speaking of fines, you know what the fine is for an AP stealing free Great Adventure tickets intended for students? $25,000! This happened 10 years ago at I.S. 24 but it's a good read.  Gilberto retired years ago, Borrero is still there ... and still one of the better dressed APs ... LOL.

https://nypost.com/2012/06/05/si-schoolkids-taken-for-ride/

[Bussin4Livin]

OK, we made some progress with the times to a more casual look. Next step should be dark blue embroidered polo shirts, then, optional shorts after June 1.

I think you can wear shorts for summer school. Not sure ... never worked the summer.

We can for Summer School, but he's saying June 1st when school is still in session

[Buzz]

We can for Summer School, but he's saying June 1st when school is still in session

Yes, I know. I don't think it will happen.

[Buzz]

You have to wonder why ... after so many decades ... OPT would do away with this rule. Here's my guess:

Now that the city has its own bus company they probably found that fining its own employees for this terrible "violation" wasn't good for driver retention.

Just a thought.

[Buzz]

Ok, so I'm going to paraphrase a conversation that our member "Golfnut" had with Anthony: Other owners recently realized that NYCSBUS drivers wore only a white Polo shirt ,... no tie obviously ... they called it to the city's attention. Not fair requiring them to buy ties for their drivers so, the city relented and canceled the tie requirement.

(I was on the right track!)

[PROUD MEMBER]

Curiosity are their White Polo Shirts long sleeve shirts?

[Buzz]

Curiosity are their White Polo Shirts long sleeve shirts?

I've never seen a long-sleeved Polo shirt. By definition I think a Polo shirt is a short-sleeved shirt, no?

[PROUD MEMBER]

That's why I asked. But I also inquired and there are long sleeve polo shirts. Having said that besides ties if NYCS drivers are wearing short sleeve polo shirts all year round than why should other companies's employees have to wear long sleeves from September to the middle of May?

[Buzz]

That's why I asked. But I also inquired and there are long sleeve polo shirts. Having said that besides ties if NYCS drivers are wearing short sleeve polo shirts all year round than why should other companies's employees have to wear long sleeves from September to the middle of May?

Well, I googled "long sleeve polo shirts" and, lo and behold, there is such a thing.

I have never heard of anyone getting a violation for short sleeves any time of year (as long as there was a tie when required).

[PROUD MEMBER]

So are you saying that we can wear short sleeve shirts anytime of the year?

[Buzz]

So are you saying that we can wear short sleeve shirts anytime of the year?

I don't set policy but as I said, never ever heard of a violation for a short sleeved shirt. FWIW.

[PROUD MEMBER]

Ok I understand but I always thought that it was the same time (sometime in May) that ties came off is when we were allowed to wear short sleeve shirts and not before. Next time I get inspected I will ask the inspector.

[Buzz]

We usually have 2 yard inspections a year so we should (odd and even) be due for another one before the end of the year.

[Bussin4Livin]

We usually have 2 yard inspections a year so we should (odd and even) be due for another one before the end of the year.

Jinxed the even route people today 🤣

[PROUD MEMBER]

He sure did, I was thinking the same exact thing!!!!

[Buzz]

Jinxed the even route people today 🤣

He sure did, I was thinking the same exact thing!!!!

I must be psychic!  Look at the time ... 4:44 I predicted a future yard inspection. Go into work ...BAM!! ... yard inspection. (I'm even numbered BTW)

I'm psychic I tell ya'!!

[PROUD MEMBER]

As I said I would I questioned one of the inspectors today with regards to uniforms.
I was told that Ties DO NOT HAVE TO BE WORN at any time during the year. Short SLeeve Shirts can be worn anytime during the year as long as it says Pioneer on it. I didn't ask if she meant on the sleeve or anywhere on the shirt like on the front of a polo shirt because as she said it, she was looking at my sleeve. She also said that as of right now shorts are only allowed during the summer but it is currently under review, and may be changed so that we can wear them any time during the year.

[Slowbus]

Did anybody know there was an inspection today?

[Bussin4Livin]

Did anybody know there was an inspection today?

No but IC had a surprise yard one last week so it makes sense we got ours this week

[Buzz]

Did anybody know there was an inspection today?

No ... they do one announced (which they did earlier this year) and one unannounced for both odd and even.

[Golfnut]

So are you saying that we can wear short sleeve shirts anytime of the year?

.   I am personally here 12 years and have never ever worn a long sleeve shirt . Even in the winter I wear short sleeves and either my Jacket or my Fleece . I always had my tie on when required as well . When u are wearing a jacket and/or a fleece no one can tell if you have long or short sleeves .