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derf
12-30-2010, 03:57 PM
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/sanit_filthy_snow_slow_mo_qH57MZwC53QKOJlekSSDJK#i xzz19bH9fJWe

Long story short: The sanitation department purposefully didn't plow some areas, and when they did, they didn't plow down to the street leaving a layer of snow behind. This was done because the city reduced the workforce and demoted supervisors in an effort to save money.
Papa_Complex
12-30-2010, 04:18 PM
If this is truly the case, then there should be some people whose jobs will be filled by others, who actually want to work.
tommymac
12-30-2010, 04:27 PM
If this is truly the case, then there should be some people whose jobs will be filled by others, who actually want to work.

it will be much bigger than that if this is indeed true (the NY post isnt the most reliable of papers) considering several people died, including a newborn baby because EMS just couldnt get to the people there would be major backlash and I would bet criminal charges as well.
Papa_Complex
12-30-2010, 04:37 PM
it will be much bigger than that if this is indeed true (the NY post isnt the most reliable of papers) considering several people died, including a newborn baby because EMS just couldnt get to the people there would be major backlash and I would bet criminal charges as well.

Given a union, I wouldn't even take dismissal for granted.
derf
12-30-2010, 06:41 PM
People were talking about this before it even started
Papa_Complex
12-30-2010, 08:05 PM
As in sanitation workers making threats, of work to rule?
derf
12-30-2010, 08:16 PM
there were some interviews done after they announced the layoffs where sanitation management said that the layoffs would mean big delays in plowing snow, mayors office said that there was a study done and the cost would be higher for any major storm, but savings in regular services would make up for a huge budget defecit
Papa_Complex
12-30-2010, 08:21 PM
there were some interviews done after they announced the layoffs where sanitation management said that the layoffs would mean big delays in plowing snow, mayors office said that there was a study done and the cost would be higher for any major storm, but savings in regular services would make up for a huge budget defecit

So are you saying that this is more likely a management order, than it is a labour action? If so, some managers had better have their asses on the pavement tout de suite.
Apoc
12-31-2010, 09:08 AM
Given a union, I wouldn't even take dismissal for granted.

On top of that, they need proof that any of it was done on purpose, and not because they were stressed and rushing because of a shortage of manpower.
Papa_Complex
12-31-2010, 12:48 PM
On top of that, they need proof that any of it was done on purpose, and not because they were stressed and rushing because of a shortage of manpower.

Well if there were statements made regarding a work-to-rule prior to the event, I should think that shifts the burden of proof somewhat.
Rangerscott
12-31-2010, 02:12 PM
At least it's snow and not over flowing shit tubes.
derf
12-31-2010, 02:12 PM
The NYS Governor called for an investigation into the slow snow removal
Particle Man
12-31-2010, 02:17 PM
The NYS Governor called for an investigation into the slow snow removal
He won't see it anyhow.
tommymac
12-31-2010, 02:38 PM
He won't see it anyhow.

ba da dum (my best drum roll :lol: )
Particle Man
12-31-2010, 02:43 PM
ba da dum (my best drum roll :lol: )

"dum" also captures him pretty well :lol
tommymac
12-31-2010, 03:01 PM
"dum" also captures him pretty well :lol

True, think we have a better shot with cuomo?
Rangerscott
12-31-2010, 06:07 PM
The investigation will probably be done by July. LOL
Particle Man
12-31-2010, 06:55 PM
True, think we have a better shot with cuomo?

I sure freaking hope so ...