\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/951181-196/dont-ask-nashua-janitors-to-watch-cement.html 'Arbitrator John Cochran, of Newton, Mass., said watching cement dry was not within the “primary scope” of a custodian’s job, which is defined as maintaining school buildings and grounds in a clean, orderly and safe condition.' 'The custodial union, AFSCME Local 365, filed a grievance last spring after several custodians at Elm Street Middle School were asked during their regular work hours Oct. 8, 2010, to watch over a set of new concrete panels on the walkway leading to the school entrance.' 'In his ruling, Cochran called the work “qualitatively different” than their normal duties and therefore outside their classification.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/news/951181-196/dont-ask-nashua-janitors-to-watch-cement.html 'Arbitrator John Cochran, of Newton, Mass., said watching cement dry was not within the “primary scope” of a custodian’s job, which is defined as maintaining school buildings and grounds in a clean, orderly and safe condition.' 'The custodial union, AFSCME Local 365, filed a grievance last spring after several custodians at Elm Street Middle School were asked during their regular work hours Oct. 8, 2010, to watch over a set of new concrete panels on the walkway leading to the school entrance.' 'In his ruling, Cochran called the work “qualitatively different” than their normal duties and therefore outside their classification.' Umm, why are they paying someone to watch cement dry? Is that standard procedure? What a waste of money as they should simply put up a few warning signs and cordon it off. If someone manages to hurt/kill themselves through that, well, perhaps that is for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Umm, why are they paying someone to watch cement dry? Is that standard procedure? What a waste of money as they should simply put up a few warning signs and cordon it off. If someone manages to hurt/kill themselves through that, well, perhaps that is for the best. I'm paid 6 figures to watch grass grow. Got a !@#$ing problem with that???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Umm, why are they paying someone to watch cement dry? Is that standard procedure? What a waste of money as they should simply put up a few warning signs and cordon it off. If someone manages to hurt/kill themselves through that, well, perhaps that is for the best. I can't imagine any of the school kids messing with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) I can't imagine any of the school kids messing with it. A possible reason, but: District tradesmen installed and watched over the panels during the day, but when their shift ended at 5 p.m., the cement was still wet. And I recall writing in cement and then someone pasting over it the next day in about a minute. I'm paid 6 figures to watch grass grow. Got a !@#$ing problem with that???? Nah, as you get paid in Zimbabwe dollars... Edited February 25, 2012 by Booster4324 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I can understand having someone watch cement dry, to make sure no one !@#$s with it. But it's kinda funny that they had a dispute over it. And it's !@#$ing hilarious that it went to arbitration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinga Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 A possible reason, but: And I recall writing in cement and then someone pasting over it the next day in about a minute. Nah, as you get paid in Zimbabwe dollars... Hang on to them!!! It'll be worth more than ours soon!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) I'm paid 6 figures to watch grass grow. Got a !@#$ing problem with that???? Until a couple years ago I could have cared less. Because you're a Canadian. And The Loon is funny Monopoly money worth a fraction of the Dollar But then Hank Paulson, Tim Geitner and Ben Bernanke came along. Edited February 25, 2012 by /dev/null Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I can understand having someone watch cement dry, to make sure no one !@#$s with it. But it's kinda funny that they had a dispute over it. And it's !@#$ing hilarious that it went to arbitration. Funny yes, but not surprising. These school-related unions are freakin' ridiculous. There have been grievances filed and arbitration hearings held on nonsense such as secretaries being temporarily split up and relocated from one office to another, so that their original office could be repainted and repaired. It was a violation of the CBA for their desks to be physically moved without their express permission. These !@#$s spend more time and effort on studying their CBA and trying to figure out how not to do their jobs than actually doing their jobs. Your tax dollars at work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 One thing my boss said that made me think, "If I got a raise every time my job duties change, I would be a rich man." He actually is pretty well off, but that may have something to do with his (and now mine) attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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