tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post2752096577032287166..comments2023-06-30T07:39:20.662-04:00Comments on BRISTOLTODAY.COM: City, unions talk concessions, keep smilingSteve Collinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316108296993240817noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-86557527108229093532009-04-30T11:46:00.000-04:002009-04-30T11:46:00.000-04:00Are they still meeting?
Any results?
What is nex...Are they still meeting?<br /><br />Any results?<br /><br />What is next?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-20667607619326411732009-04-28T21:25:00.000-04:002009-04-28T21:25:00.000-04:006:47
Yes it does, because it is costing me money!...6:47<br /><br />Yes it does, because it is costing me money!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-62389325644323947382009-04-28T18:47:00.000-04:002009-04-28T18:47:00.000-04:00piss-s you off 8:05, doesn't it poopsie? want a wi...piss-s you off 8:05, doesn't it poopsie? want a wittle wine with your cheesy attitude cuddles? pampers to the rescue chit head.rub-a-dub, dubnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-28782948197133089752009-04-27T20:05:00.000-04:002009-04-27T20:05:00.000-04:00Not surprising the unions are smiling. They are ne...Not surprising the unions are smiling. They are negotiating with one of their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-84721778449937406672009-04-27T16:19:00.000-04:002009-04-27T16:19:00.000-04:003:19,
As usual -
Wrong (definitely not your fr...3:19, <br /><br />As usual - <br /><br />Wrong (definitely not your friend). Wrong (not a city employee) and oops, big surprise here, wrong in general because there's no such thing as a sychopant. (It's actually a sycophant and nope, wrong again). <br /><br />Once again more of your typical posting style...no facts, all conjecture, assumptions and mostly unadulterated bullsh@#t! <br />;0)<br />LMAO!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-51557635101550564562009-04-27T15:19:00.000-04:002009-04-27T15:19:00.000-04:002:57
And you my friend sound like a city employee...2:57<br /><br />And you my friend sound like a city employee and Ward sychopant!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-7731126847866870292009-04-27T14:57:00.000-04:002009-04-27T14:57:00.000-04:0010:13 AM,
Don't you have a job or something? You...10:13 AM, <br /><br />Don't you have a job or something? Your negative rhetoric is redundant and pointless. You post CONSTANTLY, and it's always the same tired, antagonistic, unaffirmative, unenlightened drivel. <br /><br />And you think some of our politicians are inept??? LOL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-86744488603012892192009-04-27T10:13:00.000-04:002009-04-27T10:13:00.000-04:008:20
Since when is the city of Bristol supposed ...8:20 <br /><br />Since when is the city of Bristol supposed to provide (guarantee) employment for all?<br /><br />People want it run like a business, or at least business like. <br /><br />It is bad enough that politicians hire their their friends, let alone keep them when they are not needed.<br /><br />And we are suposed to pay for this ineptness?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-84345787166243330202009-04-27T08:23:00.000-04:002009-04-27T08:23:00.000-04:00How about having union officials meet on their own...How about having union officials meet on their own time instead of while they are being paid by tax payer dollars. Now that would be a concession! We're paying them to meet on city time - and what was accomplished?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-4782329961808626272009-04-27T07:10:00.000-04:002009-04-27T07:10:00.000-04:003:32 - I only met Mr. Ward when he was working wit...3:32 - I only met Mr. Ward when he was working with the VA out of the old unemployment office on South Street but he kept working for me and got me my hearing disability from the VA, which had been wrongly denied for a long time.<br />I know that he will only do what's right for all veterans and he has all of my support.VA supporternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-6625365264511112992009-04-26T21:05:00.000-04:002009-04-26T21:05:00.000-04:008:20
The concessions that Ward will give to the u...8:20<br /><br />The concessions that Ward will give to the unions are costs to the taxpayer, forever.<br /><br />Why aren't the unions concerned f0r the taxpayer, long term?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-41101581655919250512009-04-26T20:10:00.000-04:002009-04-26T20:10:00.000-04:003:32, maybe we don't even need that veteran positi...3:32, maybe we don't even need that veteran position, we could save money and benefits.hmmmmmmmmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-52101748488072774532009-04-26T08:20:00.000-04:002009-04-26T08:20:00.000-04:003:27 - no "cents" in being self-centered either wh...3:27 - no "cents" in being self-centered either when we know how much this process will contribute to keeping jobs and helping the taxpayers through these times.git 'er donenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-86301343805985584512009-04-25T20:32:00.000-04:002009-04-25T20:32:00.000-04:003:32 - sniffle3:32 - snifflepositionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-60295995994483581882009-04-25T19:06:00.000-04:002009-04-25T19:06:00.000-04:00How come Ward waited til now to start meeting with...How come Ward waited til now to start meeting with the unions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-26599183332350227862009-04-25T15:27:00.000-04:002009-04-25T15:27:00.000-04:00Hope that we are told as to what the city is GIVIN...Hope that we are told as to what the city is GIVING, as well as getting.<br /><br />No sense to get a little now and pay more later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-68203464522820940532009-04-24T23:18:00.000-04:002009-04-24T23:18:00.000-04:00Didnt the firefighters contract go to arbitration?...Didnt the firefighters contract go to arbitration? <br /><br />If they lay off any firefighters wouldnt that just cost the city more in OT to fill those spots?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-9814083164984306402009-04-24T15:32:00.000-04:002009-04-24T15:32:00.000-04:0011:46
Veterans Service Officer, and Ward claims i...11:46<br /><br />Veterans Service Officer, and Ward claims it will take him until Sept to rewrite the job description and then FILL the position.<br /><br />Wonder who will become available at about that time?<br /><br />A year to rewrite a job description???<br /><br />And who has been doing the work in the interim?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-30259544681140939792009-04-24T13:11:00.000-04:002009-04-24T13:11:00.000-04:004:40 PM - you right! The union and city are not do...4:40 PM - you right! The union and city are not doing enough! Its never enough for them thats the problem. With GMAC and Chrysler about to fall this will be a huge wake up call to all unions! Where are the other ideas from city hall on how to cut cost? How about turning off some city street lights? Maybe using less trucks and cars on the roads?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-45401653940947866002009-04-24T11:46:00.000-04:002009-04-24T11:46:00.000-04:00"Why wasn't the fact that a full time position has..."Why wasn't the fact that a full time position hasn't been filled in almost a year?"<br /><br />Not sure which specific position your talking about but if a position hasn't been filled for a year then the City has saved money for that year and will probably cut the position which will achieve further savings. Therefore, it's a fiscally prudent move by the Mayor so what are you whining about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-89795587730112519072009-04-24T07:02:00.000-04:002009-04-24T07:02:00.000-04:007:14, Looks like your crystal ball is cracked.7:14, Looks like your crystal ball is cracked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-84222187804504313262009-04-24T06:46:00.000-04:002009-04-24T06:46:00.000-04:00Steve ain't playing watch dog, he is working as a ...Steve ain't playing watch dog, he is working as a reporter!<br /><br />I mean someone digging in and questioning, especially on the information that is not readily made available in Ward's releases and phone calls.<br /><br />Why wasn't the fact that a full time position hasn't been filled in almost a year? Who has been doingthe work, if anybody?<br /><br />Do we really need it? <br /><br />How does that, and the many other positions that Ward is dragging his feet on affect the current and next years budget? <br /><br />What is the status on CLP?<br />What is the status on GASB?<br /><br />Both big dollar items!<br /><br />Where are ALL the Councilmen on these and other issues?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-28373073367143289132009-04-24T06:39:00.000-04:002009-04-24T06:39:00.000-04:00such positive suggestions, not, when everyone is t...such positive suggestions, not, when everyone is trying to adjust to the times with the taxpayers in mind. can't any of you buffoons give it a chance? At least the city and the unions are trying, how 'bout you?trynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-81522750598738350492009-04-23T19:24:00.000-04:002009-04-23T19:24:00.000-04:00I find it astonishing that a reader of this blog w...I find it astonishing that a reader of this blog would say nobody is playing watchdog. Not only is Steve performing that role so are we! I give him and the Bristol Press credit for allowing us this forum to amplify, clarify and justify our takes on what happens at city hall.<br />I don't understand why Steve takes so much abuse from other readers who can see on this blog day after day how much he does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8811616037332448221.post-4276581843280666142009-04-23T19:14:00.000-04:002009-04-23T19:14:00.000-04:00Artie will get outnegotiated again!!
But it won't...Artie will get outnegotiated again!!<br /><br />But it won't be reported, because noone is playing watchdog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com