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#5476
Work Related / School Parents Behind Us .... so far
January 14, 2013, 04:37:31 PM
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
#5477
Quote from: Just_Right on January 13, 2013, 11:50:20 PM
2. That's true. And the fact that you and I make the same amount of money is yet another failure of the union. I'm a better driver with a better record, and therefore I should be making more money – but for the union's anti-competitive rules. As I wrote before: "And seniority (punching the clock) is all that matters to the union, not quality. Or skill. Or work ethic." After all, does Mark Sanchez make as much as Tom Brady?

If you're such an asset, why don't you go to work in private, non-union industry where your pay is based on merit? My guess is you wouldn't be making half of what you're making now, genius.

(I do have to compliment you on your ability to break down quotes into multiple segments, though.)
#5478
Quote from: Studly Due Right on January 13, 2013, 11:09:05 PM
. And seniority (punching the clock) is all that matters to the union, not quality. Or skill. Or work ethic. (And making sure that the most senior drivers can never get fired, no matter how lazy they are or how much they screw up.) So, to hell with the kids. It's all about the drivers. And their money.

I find it hard to believe that you're even an 1181 member. If you are, and if that's the way your company operates, they deserve to lose their work ... and you with it.
#5479
Work Related / Re: Atlantic Express in the news
January 13, 2013, 12:49:04 AM
I say we take a collection for him.  :rotfl:
#5480
Work Related / Re: A MUST READ article
January 13, 2013, 12:46:35 AM
He's got my vote!!!!!!
#5481
Work Related / A MUST READ article
January 12, 2013, 03:05:15 AM
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.  :thumbup:
#5482
Work Related / Re: Strike
January 12, 2013, 02:46:02 AM
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.
#5483
Work Related / Re: Strike
January 11, 2013, 02:29:56 AM
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.
#5484
Work Related / Re: Strike
December 30, 2012, 12:48:52 AM
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.
#5485
Work Related / Re: Unemployment
December 29, 2012, 02:46:20 PM
Do that this Sunday, Dec. 30. (If you need to open a new book, you should have done it already.)
#5486
Work Related / Pick Schedule
December 20, 2012, 01:31:50 AM
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
#5487
Work Related / Re: MEDCO
December 20, 2012, 01:28:09 AM
And they didn't carry over the refills? Maybe you should call them ... 1 (800)711-0917.
#5488
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.
#5489
Work Related / Free Flu Shots
December 05, 2012, 02:53:30 AM
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.
#5490
Work Related / Re: 6 kids charged in attack on bus driver
November 30, 2012, 05:54:38 PM
Quote from: Kramer on November 30, 2012, 04:23:03 PM
Welcome back Buzz!!!

Thanks Kramer. I've been lurking about ... just haven't had time to post much. About the only thing I was able to flee the rushing waters with was my laptop ... and I'm thankful for that.  Cheers.