UAW authorized Strike. Huge Demands!

[flip]

I guess I don’t understand what the issue is. If the company wasn’t using non compliant scaffold, there would be nothing to tell osha about, no?

They would not tell him why it wasn't compliant and instead of just telling them to remove it from the job site, they had to buy all new before they would let them continue. We're talking about a small company (less than 10 full time employees) that's been doing this type of work for decades. The local was just pissed they lost a nearby job and decided to make an example out of a non-union shop.

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[Foxbody Barra]

It happens. Not everyone with an example of union downfalls is a liar.

Certainly not. I believe some other examples in this thread wholeheartedly and I’m the last guy to tell you unions can do no wrong. However, the bucket of paint guy is a liar.

 

[Justb211]

He obviously has never worked for the federal government. Crap like that happens every day.

The fed is in a league of its own and no one would believe the crap unless they actually worked in it.

 

[Foxbody Barra]

They would not tell him why it wasn't compliant and instead of just telling them to remove it from the job site, they had to buy all new before they would let them continue. We're talking about a small company (less than 10 full time employees) that's been doing this type of work for decades. The local was just pissed they lost a nearby job and decided to make an example out of a non-union shop.

Ok, but who’s fault is that. I’ll say it again. If the non union guys scaffold was compliant there would have been no issue. I get that you don’t like the union guys behavior, but if the company had the right equipment there would have been nothing he could do. It’s their fault. Being a small company or non union doesn’t give you the right to violate safety rules and regulations. Sounds like the union guy had it right this particular time.

 

[flip]

Ok, but who’s fault is that. I’ll say it again. If the non union guys scaffold was compliant there would have been no issue. I get that you don’t like the union guys behavior, but if the company had the right equipment there would have been nothing he could do. It’s their fault.

The OSHA rep could've had them remove the "non-compliant" stuff from the jobsite and cleared them to continue work, he didn't. He made them use other scaffold (purchased or rented) before work could proceed. Everyone knew what this was and why it happened. Beside the obvious conflict of interests between the union and OSHA rep, it just highlighted how childish adult professionals can act.

 

[Foxbody Barra]

The OSHA rep could've had them remove the "non-compliant" stuff from the jobsite and cleared them to continue work, he didn't. He made them use other scaffold (purchased or rented) before work could proceed. Everyone knew what this was and why it happened. Beside the obvious conflict of interests between the union and OSHA rep, it just highlighted how childish adult professionals can act.

Your issue is with OSHA. With all due respect I don’t think you understand how any of this works.

 

[flip]

Your issue is with OSHA. With all due respect I don’t think you understand how any of this works.

 

[NatureMan]

Just remember that you are trying to communicate with a "child"

 

[Jdc]

When they have ridiculous stories to tell? Yes, I do.

 

[BRBUSTER72]

The only correct answer I’ve seen so far.

No one seems to mention the greed of the automakers, only comments on the workers.

It works both ways or it doesn't work both ways.

 

[vicdet]

…and people wonder why manufacturing is leaving the US. Your next Bronco may have a Made in Mexico sticker on it.

Some of the best things in life come from Mexico. Just saying. Lol naw. But let keep them bad boys here. Michigan made

 

[NatureMan]

Some of the best things in life come from Mexico. Just saying. Lol naw. But let keep them bad boys here. Michigan made

Toyota Tacomas are made in Mexico.

 

[vicdet]

Toyota Tacomas are made in Mexico.

I was more or less taking about food lol and people. 🥸

 

[Snowdogyyz]

My very true Union story- went to Winter NAMM in Anaheim a few years ago to help my buddy set up his booth and help with the show. Got a few things set up then I grabbed a ladder to hang his company logo/sign and plug it in to the provided outlet. He literally yells “NO!! STOP!!!” I’m like what the hell man! We need to get this done so we can move to the next phase of set up. He apologized and told me that it would cause a huge disastrous fuss because only union workers are allowed to plug the sign in. Seriously? Yes. So when are they coming- the show starts tomorrow? Maybe an hour, maybe two- they’re on the second break right now.

It was 3 hours later and took less than 5 minutes.

 

[cr117]

My very true Union story- went to Winter NAMM in Anaheim a few years ago to help my buddy set up his booth and help with the show. Got a few things set up then I grabbed a ladder to hang his company logo/sign and plug it in to the provided outlet. He literally yells “NO!! STOP!!!” I’m like what the hell man! We need to get this done so we can move to the next phase of set up. He apologized and told me that it would cause a huge disastrous fuss because only union workers are allowed to plug the sign in. Seriously? Yes. So when are they coming- the show starts tomorrow? Maybe an hour, maybe two- they’re on the second break right now.

It was 3 hours later and took less than 5 minutes.

We got another liar over here, why are there so many of them in this thread?

/sarcasm

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