tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post1940088608401723431..comments2023-10-08T08:33:55.549-04:00Comments on Unsuck DC Metro: Are Metro and the UnionTexting/Sleeping on the Job?Unsuck DC Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-41828671799178655392009-09-05T14:24:16.028-04:002009-09-05T14:24:16.028-04:00The statement of the last poster is a perfect exam...The statement of the last poster is a perfect example of "union think". He doesn't understand that a company should make it's own rules. the union does NOT own WMATA.<br /><br />And he has no concern for safety (clearly). Why should an employee is a non safety sensitive area be held to the same safety rules?<br /><br />If morale is low because of this rule, employees don't get it. And the Union needs to get the message to them. <br /><br />Letting employees do what ever they want regardles of safety and company rules will not meakes them more compassionate, just more reckless and rude, since they feel they can do anything they want. The Union protects their sorry a**es..<br /><br />BTW, I AM a former bus operator and 689 employee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-48648205257838498242009-07-30T23:59:47.559-04:002009-07-30T23:59:47.559-04:00As a member of Local 689 (but not a bus or train o...As a member of Local 689 (but not a bus or train operator) the "union" has given "WMATA" a blank signed piece of paper for "WMATA" to add any rule they see fit. Sure there should be a zero tolerance rule in effect for bus and train operators but should this rule be equally in effect for employess working at a maintenance facility, while sitting at their desk, when personal, equipment and passenger safety IS NOT at risk.<br /><br />You want better trains and buses, more compassionate operators and kiosk and station managers, because of these rules moral will continue to be at an all time low, effecting everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-87335443825012213302009-07-10T15:05:11.659-04:002009-07-10T15:05:11.659-04:00Comment 1 - they are also putting Metro at risk fo...Comment 1 - they are also putting Metro at risk for litigation and threatening safety improvements by undermining fiscal security. If they act negligently, I agree, charge them with reckless endangerment to send a message. (See Boston texting T driver for the perfect example of this).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-64180371816579598092009-07-10T15:01:26.359-04:002009-07-10T15:01:26.359-04:00Jeter - as a union person I know the loyalty we ha...Jeter - as a union person I know the loyalty we have to our fellow members. But your job is first and foremost customer service and safety, then job safety for your workers, then and only then union member privacy.<br /><br />I believe in the working man, but every Metro rider is a working man or woman. Your loyalty is to us, not your job security.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-74775222982528787462009-07-10T14:25:04.101-04:002009-07-10T14:25:04.101-04:00i cannot believe the callousness of the union prez...i cannot believe the callousness of the union prez. look, it's probably a pretty boring job to drive a subway, but it seems to be the union is a big part of the problem here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-13315707985785236182009-07-10T14:23:54.368-04:002009-07-10T14:23:54.368-04:00Also, there should be criminal charges for Metro l...Also, there should be criminal charges for Metro leadership that gave priority to bonuses in lieu of safety upgrades urged by NTSB.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-57977653606402850662009-07-10T14:20:44.509-04:002009-07-10T14:20:44.509-04:00I think these texting/sleeping rail operators shou...I think these texting/sleeping rail operators should go to jail, just like a DUI. They are risking the lives of hundreds. As tragic as the Ft. Totten crash was, it would have been 10-20 times deadlier if the collision was a northbound train. Also, why not remove the curtain and tinting from the operator's windows??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com