Sad to announce the passing of retired Police Officer Louis Gallo.

On April 21, 1980, Police Officer Louis Gallo and his partner heard a radio transmission of a Police pursuit of four bank robbers. The officers set up a roadblock, and as the perps approached, they opened fire at the officers. The two officers returned fire, wounding one of the gunmen, who then fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, the perps engaged in a gun battle with Gallo's partner. Eventually three of the four perps were apprehended.

1981 Medal Day Police Officer Louis Gallo was awarded the Combat Cross for his heroic actions.

Louis Gallo, Rest in peace.

This is the second highest award in the nypd

This IS definitely a union issue. Why?  Because one aspect of their job is the safety of all their members. We realize that Pioneer owner and mgt. does not care as much as they should. They just want us to go out and drive.  Once the union found out either Andy or Ernie should have come on here (the only way we know about things) and told us. But what do we hear.....crickets.  I'm not asking the  union to solve the problem but they realize we're left in the dark, just communicate more with us. If it wasn't for this site on many issues we'd be lost.
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1181=crickets.  Horrible

This so called union is the worst. When is Cordiello going to put his foot down. No information means they don't give a fuck. Go to the news for goodness sakes.  Ernie means we'll but he's not the president, Vice President he's on the board.  The union has to take a stance to show their members.

Jmmb. You must be crazy.  This company has gone so far downhill since the strike it's not funny.
No comradery, favoritism beyond logic, get treated like herpes by the mechanics, people fired after being loyal to the company, hammered by inspectors who should be incarcerated, etc etc etc   
Hey It's a good job but if we're the best there's trouble in Bedrock. 

I hope they have enough drivers.   We can't show OPT how the work is covered they will see and can bite us in the ass

Yeah it bit somebody in the ass that didn't deserve it and look what happened to him

Buzz, could you explain why it's not that simple.  I believe there are only a few choices.  If you get told to cover a run by the office then you must, and you must get paid.  Then second if you volunteer.  Many years ago we were told prior to the strike to stop covering runs, and for the most part we did, except for a few and they know who they are.  It is really hurting us and I know you agree.  Hire more people, more money in pension and health.  I know that's not easy for the incoming prospects because both pay and healthcare is lacking

Let's start by having some info put out there as to what's happening at our local leve by our local rep.   Rumors are horrible. Do you hear the crickets.   Having people cover work instead of new hires only destroys our pension and healthcare.  The money is good now but not in the long run.  As far as unity, we still have drivers here that were laughing at us at other locations during the strike.  Oh and don't forget how many visits we got on the line from our board....0.  Not a good situation.

Too young. Very sad.  May I ask when did he work here. 

Hey, go thank your mechanics and especially Mohawk, who btw will eventually be shop supervisor.  The majority did not vote, and will cross the line.  You will see when the time comes.  When you need help from the shop, it's like your asking them for money.  Oh, btw if you want your bus fixed in an appropriate time span, you had better give them the obligatory tip.  That's b.s.  They are definitely not brothers or union supporters.

MSG, we know you read this site.  We all support you because from what we hear, you attempted to do your job properly,  this was not done in a neglectful manner, and this could happen to any one of us.  Good luck, you're a good person.

Yeah, just like before the strike.  We we're well prepared, mechanics and drivers stood together, we got visits from the board to inform us on the latest, other unions stood beside us, parents supported us.........

Got it. My mistake

I don't see many different things except for the provisional "EPP" type of stipulations.  The owner and mgt. are still doing the same old things.  I may be blind to the differences, could you elaborate.  Threats, poor pay scale for new hires, buses removed from people for b.s., shortage of drivers but everyone covering including mgt, etc.  I don't know, maybe I'm wrong.

Where's the notice that the grand poo bah is coming?