tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post3756930130575540500..comments2023-10-08T08:33:55.549-04:00Comments on Unsuck DC Metro: Union Boss Allegedly Plays "Slavery" Card DefenseUnsuck DC Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02752056661298716293noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-57556621025168244472011-08-11T12:56:06.488-04:002011-08-11T12:56:06.488-04:00Unless you've worked for Metro and know the ru...Unless you've worked for Metro and know the rules of such compony,where employees having to stay on the job overnight when it snow to make sure they have coverage to operate the next day.<br /> Not seeing your parent for two days because<br />there at work to provide for you and to make sure the public make it to work the next<br />morning. Local 689 do not play race cards it's the riding public. So I'm saying shut the hell up, and if you are not satified of what's going on apply for a job at Metro and try to make a change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-63200464636324552452011-02-15T14:44:01.549-05:002011-02-15T14:44:01.549-05:00Yeah if you're tight with someone in managemen...Yeah if you're tight with someone in management be it your brother, father, mother or spouse and you're a proud slacker or you're part of the clique, the union will fight to get your job back.<br /> But for the poor decent hardworking employees who rely on their dedication to producing valuable work and integrity who finds themselves passed over for promotions, retaliated against against because they complained about fear for their safety because another employee threatened to impose physical harm, or being discriminated against because they've found themselves physically disabled and can longer perform their jobs but are not given reasonable accommodations but instead forced to go find another job outside of Metro because they cannot find another within Metro and the union isn't standing up for these workers.<br /> If you are a sick employee or an employee with a serious legitimate complaint then you are collateral damage and on your own. The union seems to protect the wrongdoers and slackers while the decent workers have to fend for themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-46029723064343443202011-02-10T09:51:25.030-05:002011-02-10T09:51:25.030-05:00As the spouse of a WMATA employee all I can say is...As the spouse of a WMATA employee all I can say is thank God that these people are humans before they are anything else. And when he gets out of bed @ 4:30 to be at work for 6:00 lest he be written up for being 1 minute late. Be it snow, rain or ice Metro's motto of the public depends on us and we cannot tell them we are late because our mechanics are late tells me that there is some kind of accountability there.<br />And please don't even let a wrench fall on your toes that will get you a random drug alcohol test. And as they say who feels it knows it, so thank God for the union. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is the problem with Unionized Labor... employees know they can slack off and do a shitty job. If they get fired, they know some dumb bitch will fight for them in court. What happened to accountability and taking pride in your work? Fuck the Unions! <br /><br />In response to the above:<br />As the spouse of a WMATA employee who hear the tales of what they go through for accountability I would say that Metro is doing good. The rule is rain or shine you beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-12318562481877704352011-02-08T16:23:49.787-05:002011-02-08T16:23:49.787-05:00WOW!!WOW!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-67069576132833850102011-01-14T11:24:57.457-05:002011-01-14T11:24:57.457-05:00This is the problem with Unionized Labor... employ...This is the problem with Unionized Labor... employees know they can slack off and do a shitty job. If they get fired, they know some dumb bitch will fight for them in court. What happened to accountability and taking pride in your work? Fuck the Unions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-80403310349097908792011-01-05T23:02:09.916-05:002011-01-05T23:02:09.916-05:00WE all know what Ms Jeter meant by "You must ...WE all know what Ms Jeter meant by "You must believe in slavery". Anyone who knows her and has sat in the Board room knows what she says and what she means.<br />Just go to a few Union meetings and listen to her.<br />By the way after this post, Ms Jeter did hire a educated person to write for her and that person also edits the Union Newsletter. It is obvious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-16980852646158324382010-09-29T01:17:02.527-04:002010-09-29T01:17:02.527-04:00Hey I know a Bus Driver who pushed a woman off the...Hey I know a Bus Driver who pushed a woman off the bus and later that day the Manager said write a report and say the lady spit on you.<br /><br />This is true. The manager is now retired.<br /><br />Management prompts employees what to say if they are in the"club" Masons.<br /><br />Mr and Mrs Jeter Pres. and V Pres of the Union are mason/eastern stars ** In the group.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-75051990937040614162010-09-29T01:13:32.695-04:002010-09-29T01:13:32.695-04:00Why is J. Jeter's eye black? Did she have a co...Why is J. Jeter's eye black? Did she have a couple of strokesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-873381266265173172010-09-29T01:12:16.571-04:002010-09-29T01:12:16.571-04:00Oh! Did you not know the ATU is run by Mr and Mrs....Oh! Did you not know the ATU is run by Mr and Mrs. Jeter. 2 votes on the Transit Board isn't that illegal!<br /><br />Is she the on keeping Caucasians and others from being hired? Is there some kind of "deal" to just hire blacks?<br /><br />I heard she made racial slurs to a white/male ATU board member.<br /><br />Look on Google you will see lawsuits against the Union. <br /><br />Do we write our congressman to see how much of our taxes are being spent to bail out problem employees?<br /><br />I say hire a diversity of applicants who are competent. Has anyone been criminally charged with running over track persons?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-68023732722823505922010-08-22T15:48:51.432-04:002010-08-22T15:48:51.432-04:00You all are COMPLETELY missing the point. Slavery ...You all are COMPLETELY missing the point. Slavery is not simply defined as slavery in America. It does not mean Blacks being enslaved by whites. In case you didn't read the entire post she seems to be referring to a lack of rights. Even in blatant cases of wrongdoing you have some sort of trial. This knee jerk reaction to the word slavery is very interesting. I wonder what the source of it is?<br /><br />Mg, haha! Yeah right. If someone assaults someone the other person has a right to react. I personally wouldn't have gone as far as pushing someone at the top of the steps. I'm not sure hwo they thought that was a tit for tat move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-40780471218576625612010-08-16T13:16:31.583-04:002010-08-16T13:16:31.583-04:00Union thugs cost too much and there is no guarante...Union thugs cost too much and there is no guarantee that they do the job any better than non-union labor. Also Strikes are no more without the unions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-5465057800502453732010-06-18T22:07:36.916-04:002010-06-18T22:07:36.916-04:00why do you censor comments? I posted a reasonable...why do you censor comments? I posted a reasonable remark last week on these issues. I did not use any profanity or libel anyone. It was a short comment. Why was it not posted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-9779536505030330712010-06-11T08:52:37.204-04:002010-06-11T08:52:37.204-04:00Anonymous @ 7:34 PM - did McGruff spit on the bus ...Anonymous @ 7:34 PM - did McGruff spit on the bus driver who assaulted him?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-51759796622672093542010-06-11T07:02:21.674-04:002010-06-11T07:02:21.674-04:00@7:34 - there is something called self control, an...@7:34 - there is something called self control, and being a member of a civilized society. If you are spat on, it is up to you to be the 'better person' and walk away, not escalating the situation to where you place yourself in an awkward position where YOU can be prosecuted, despite the fact you were not the instigator. Yes, being spit on is a horrible thing, and enraging for sure - however, is beating the crap out of a person really making it better?M Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-63480074831112903612010-06-10T19:34:43.539-04:002010-06-10T19:34:43.539-04:00Once again many have let the media steer them in a...Once again many have let the media steer them in a way that will sell papers and get attention on blogs.The driver who alledgely assaulted the woman and was arrested, was spit on by that woman first. Spitting is one of the nastiest acts that anyone can do to another. She is lucky that being chased and falling down steps was the worst of what she got. I dont see anyone including the media highlighting what she did, but the reaction of the driver. I consider myself a mild mannered person, but if someone spits in my face;it's on. If they get hurt in the process, thats what they get. Public servants are not robots, but human beings that have feeling, emotions, and the same rights that everyone else has. So to the media, tell the story unbiasly. Say that a bus driver was assaulted when a nasty women spit in his face, not try to make him the villian. He has his job back and under those circumstances, he should have never been firedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-24747568798051824882010-06-10T15:29:46.865-04:002010-06-10T15:29:46.865-04:00@ Anon 1:45PM
You state "I'd love to see...@ Anon 1:45PM<br /><br />You state "I'd love to see the pool of well educated properly trained people you know of that are lying around begging to work for minimal pay and benefits."<br /><br />Last time I checked, WMATA employees were making quite a bit of money, some in excess of six-figures. I know plenty of well educated and properly trained people who would work for this type of money. Usually those pulling in such a salary are held to a higher level of responsibility and accountability but not WMATA employees. <br /><br />Your logic continues to be flawed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-91928546115104704862010-06-10T15:13:44.692-04:002010-06-10T15:13:44.692-04:00Anon 6:44 PM said: what if at your job you had t...Anon 6:44 PM said: what if at your job you had to wait for the word on a raise, an employee review, to sign up for medical...and so forth....for two years? would you be pissed off too? <br /><br />Answer: I work for a college and have not had a raise in 3 years. I do not shirk my duties. I take them seriously and teach students as best as I possibly can. Your claim that for lack of a raise they have the right to act like dangerous idiots and do a poor job has no credibility. How many TEACHERS have had no raises? Do you now state that they should teach poorly? Hope you have no kids.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Harold p said: I object to the term union boss. She's el presidente. <br /><br />Response: That is precious! Well said! LMAO!<br /><br />And last for Anon 2:23PM who is planning a punch-drunk luncheon date... I have no spare cash as metro is taking it all but if I did I'd post your bail, pay your lawyer and laugh my risk-taking-metro-riding buns right along side you to the judge!<br /><br />The humor that comes along at times (in the midst of the difficult realities) is what makes Unsuck so precious! Go Unsuck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-1559793365330726502010-06-10T14:49:05.263-04:002010-06-10T14:49:05.263-04:00I hope the members of the union vote Jackie out. S...I hope the members of the union vote Jackie out. She is not doing them any favors. They need some one who is not crazy to be the face of their union.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-8569326482825859792010-06-10T14:23:30.036-04:002010-06-10T14:23:30.036-04:00I am coming back from lunch drunk tomorrow and pun...I am coming back from lunch drunk tomorrow and punching an security guard upon my arrival..<br /><br />I will report my job status afterwards! LMAO...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-87101125718991841672010-06-10T14:03:52.577-04:002010-06-10T14:03:52.577-04:00Anon 1:45 PM - You get what you pay for huh? How...Anon 1:45 PM - You get what you pay for huh? How much is a human life worth to you? Several died in the redline accident. Metro bus drivers are mowing pedestrians down like puppies in a mill. <br /><br />Poorly funded is only part of the problem. The completely tyranical control of a union out of control, a metro board that can count dollars but nothing else, and employees who know they can do anything they want with impunity are the remainder of the problem.<br /><br />Don't tell ME it's "only a money problem!" That's BS and we all know it.<br /><br />And how, exactly, do you know that person knows nothing about it? They posted as Anon. For all you know THEY were on that red line train!<br /><br />You really should not make assumptions when you are claiming it is assumptions being made in error.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-48554733971999495662010-06-10T14:03:52.578-04:002010-06-10T14:03:52.578-04:00Really??? I see bus drivers running red lights, p...Really??? I see bus drivers running red lights, pulling out in front of traffic, slamming on their brakes for the girls of New York Avenue almost daily. What a joke this president of the union is. She should have left well (or otherwise ) alone. She sure opened a can of worms. Probably a product of DC Public School System.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-773757579969531912010-06-10T13:53:47.989-04:002010-06-10T13:53:47.989-04:00Uh oh, here come the apologists.Uh oh, here come the apologists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-12831877943148963042010-06-10T13:45:07.923-04:002010-06-10T13:45:07.923-04:00@ anon 1:02
You said:
" And yes, if I could ...@ anon 1:02<br /><br />You said:<br />" And yes, if I could get an iron clad job where I can operate with impunity at WMATA.. ALL to make changes, I would."<br /><br />If you gave any of the current officials an iron clad job where they could operate WMATA with impunity, do you really think they wouldn't do the same?<br /><br />As many have stated, you are giving opinions on things you know nothing about. Cutting out a union sounds brilliant to you. Until you find that no one wants to work for a poor company that cannot provide adequate benefits without hiking its transit rates astronomically higher, which in turn negates its efficiency to the public.<br /><br />I'd love to see the pool of well educated properly trained people you know of that are lying around begging to work for minimal pay and benefits. <br /><br />And if your solution is to pay them better, I'd love to see how you produce said funds.<br /><br />Simple problems. Complicated solutions. <br /><br />Many agree that Jeter presented herself poorly here. But don't let that smokescreen the issue that is the actual disease behind all these symptoms: A poorly funded transit system. <br /><br />Everyone wants this system to produce more with less and is wondering why it isn't. <br /><br />You get what you pay for. <br /><br />Crying about it, doesn't change that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-21128925749269895912010-06-10T13:36:30.406-04:002010-06-10T13:36:30.406-04:00OH the joy! Get this folks! There's more to ...OH the joy! Get this folks! There's more to the fare increases than just a regular increase and peak of the peak surcharge. Yes, there is now going to be MORE charges based on your station of need (not necessarily of choice):<br /><br />Metro Eyes Station Surcharges<br />posted 06/10/10 11:51 am <br />WASHINGTON - The Metro Board's Finance Committee just voted to create a new 5-cent surcharge for Metrorail riders using certain stations.<br /><br />The measure would have to be approved by the full Metro board, which is scheduled to meet on June 24... <br />read more at http://www.news8.net/news/stories/0610/744597.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689506078297112665.post-66491510635890464982010-06-10T13:02:58.299-04:002010-06-10T13:02:58.299-04:00Amen @ anon 11:59!
Anon 10:53, this isn't a ...Amen @ anon 11:59!<br /><br /><br />Anon 10:53, this isn't a civic association or a neighborhood watch, this is mass transit serving the people!<br /><br />And yes, if I could get an iron clad job where I can operate with impunity at WMATA.. ALL to make changes, I would. First would be to lock out unions. Second, cut the pension plan and hire competent staff. Thirdly, overhaul customer service (among which, implement grooming standards vis a vis, hair cuts and covering of tattoos). Forth, have a solid police presence, not just during the jerk-off drills and sporting events... yada yada yada....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com