What's going on r we striking or not? Bloomberg is killing us in the media what is r response? If we strike we need to b all in. Good thing for us is a lot of people don't like the mayor. He says its unlawful for what we r asking. I say it was unlawful for his 3rd term.
and not a word from the web site.... http://atu1181.org/ why??
Buzz, what's going on with a strike. Are we going to have jobs in Jan.? I heard Bloomy put the bid out already.
It looks like the BOE is putting the Pre-K and Special Ed work out without the Mollen Agreement.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/22/nyregion/union-of-new-york-city-school-bus-drivers-threaten-another-strike.html?_r=0
As usual Bloomy always makes the union workers look like the bad guys!
Quote from: Kramer on December 24, 2012, 01:31:38 PM
Buzz, what's going on with a strike. Are we going to have jobs in Jan.? I heard Bloomy put the bid out already.
No news is good news ... for now. Lots of meetings going on with city and state. As of Wednesday, we're working ... who knows after that.
Funny how the city that fights to keep out Walmart cause of being non union and the not so fair wage and benefit package goes after us ....a union over that very same thing. Maybe just maybe the street signs being changed to capitalize,Citytime scandal, Money for two brand new baseball stadiums, Trumps new Golf course(built w taxpayer funds but not many 1181 drivers will be able to play on this golf course), and on and on....is finally catching up. PS The new mayor is looking at a 4 Billion dollar budget gap. I guess the current Billionaire mayor never really did solve the problems that people thought he could now did he? An old Colleague summed up New York City....I never thought id say the Dinkins days were better we had some security and every week wasnt a threat of a new tax or freedom being taken away.:snicker:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-school-buses-dodge-strike-article-1.1231194
And the new year begins with:
"Companies that operate yellow buses were also preparing by posting job ads seeking replacement drivers."
straight from s.i. advance
Job Details
LEADING NEW YORK CITY School Bus companies are now hiring professional School Bus Drivers and Matrons to fill immediate openings for part time & full time Department of Education K-8 work.
Must be 21 yrs. or older with CDL Class A or B with P&S Endorsement. 19-A qualification also a Must.
All applicants must meet stringent selection criteria, which includes drug testing, background checks & an extensive interview & training process.
A competitive wage & benefits package; Unemployment compensation Part-time morning & afternoon hrs.
Please submit e mail responses with your contact information to Bus2013!@yahoo.com
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http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/school-bus-strike-threat-real-article-1.1231828
WHY THE FU(K IS THE UNION SILENT THROUGH THIS WHOLE THING,LET THE PARENTS KNOW THIS MAYOR DUCHE BAG IS A LIAR PIECE OF SHIT ALREADY......
I'm hearing bad things. How bad is it?
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Does anybody else feel completely uninformed? If we strike what about medical ....unemployment ....strike money .....union position.....etc. Why don't we know or hear ANYTHING. Even just our current position. Are we asking too much?
http://nysaflcio.org/safety1st/ who do you want driving your children?
Quote from: Air_Brakes on January 08, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
Does anybody else feel completely uninformed? If we strike what about medical ....unemployment ....strike money .....union position.....etc. Why don't we know or hear ANYTHING. Even just our current position. Are we asking too much?
+1
Sadly the new term when you see a drivers is "you hear anything?'. I hope thats cause the Union is greasing its wheels and reaching out to political allies that have no problem taking COPE from my check every week. Yes this is all political....where is our political friends? Any Mayoral Candidate thats running needs to stand with us or against us. Choose....which side are you on....I dont want these people not committed and getting away with being back benchers, Expose all that want to go against us.
Some better Public Relations even amongst us members can go a long way in unchartered waters.
Quote from: Air_Brakes on January 08, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
Does anybody else feel completely uninformed? If we strike what about medical ....unemployment ....strike money .....union position.....etc. Why don't we know or hear ANYTHING. Even just our current position. Are we asking too much?
+2
+3
maybe stealth is better :)
Quote from: Air_Brakes on January 08, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
Does anybody else feel completely uninformed? If we strike what about medical ....unemployment ....strike money .....union position.....etc. Why don't we know or hear ANYTHING. Even just our current position. Are we asking too much?
In regards to Unemployment:
http://www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/ui/P802.pdf
http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/aso/Section_1300.htm
http://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/dande/reg490.shtm#490X2
It looks like the 1st seven weeks is a loss but I'm not sure. Hard to understand. Does anyone else know for sure?
In answer to your question, you are not eligible for unemployment for the first seven weeks of the strike
Quote from: Air_Brakes on January 08, 2013, 04:03:28 PM
Does anybody else feel completely uninformed? If we strike what about medical ....unemployment ....strike money .....union position.....etc. Why don't we know or hear ANYTHING. Even just our current position. Are we asking too much?
Had Ernie come on the site to answer questions. See his other posts.
Are there any talks scheduled for next week? And with who?
Any truth to the wild rumor that Walcott and Union were working on a deal and almost closed it and talks were planned and would resume next week? Sure did make for good news....but as I said was a rumor.
Quote from: mirrorcheck on January 11, 2013, 11:55:01 PM
Any truth to the wild rumor that Walcott and Union were working on a deal and almost closed it and talks were planned and would resume next week? Sure did make for good news....but as I said was a rumor.
Nahh ... doubt it very much. Walcott is just a puppet and can't do anything without Bloomy's hand up his ass.