Striking IBEW Workers Protest at Verizon Exec’s Home; ‘We’re Here to Fight!’

[daddyo]

This is some of the most despicable behavior I've ever seen. Union thuggery and class warfare at it's very worst.

It's one thing to protest, but at someone's home? Why aren't the cops making arrests here for disturbing the peace? Doesn't this qualify as aggravated assault?

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[Guest bkelm18]

I was a member of the IBEW when I was young and dumb (ok maybe younger and dumber). Thuggery is correct.

[QuietDan]

This is what in-ground lawn sprinklers are for.

[Just2Honor]

Looks like they are blocking a public street. If I do that I get asked to move by the polkice and hauled in if I don't. Seems fair to me if these people get the same treatment. Do they have permission to sert that rat on private property? Doubt it.

[Guest fastbilly1]

they do this at his home

that is like a street gang

where are the local LEO?

not picking on the police, just wishing someone had called them.

like a concerned neighbor,maybe

[TGO David]

they do this at his home

that is like a street gang

where are the local LEO?

not picking on the police, just wishing someone had called them.

like a concerned neighbor,maybe

Is this a Haiku?

[greenego]

no contract no work. Over 9% unemployment. You do the math.

[kieefer]

This is some of the most despicable behavior I've ever seen. Union thuggery and class warfare at it's very worst.

It's one thing to protest, but at someone's home? Why aren't the cops making arrests here for disturbing the peace? Doesn't this qualify as aggravated assault?

Breitbart.tv » Striking IBEW Workers Protest at Verizon Exec’s Home; ‘We’re Here to Fight!’

There are many more cases like this that are seldom exposed.

Case in point is the story of Eddie York - RealClearPolitics - Big Labor's Legacy of Violence

Or the case of Eldon Fowler - Violence:Organized Labor's Unique Privilege

A long time ago I worked for two unions at two different local companies. I got laid off from both and learned after leaving that a portion of my salary went to the Democratic party. Never again will I be part of a union.

[Guest GT_Rat]

no contract no work. Over 9% unemployment. You do the math.

This.

1. Come out and announce, "Hey guys, you're all fired."

2. Post newly vacant jobs online.

3. Start hiring.

4. Profit.

Funny thing is the portion of Verizon that is unionized and thus striking, is the part of the company that is losing money and can't make a profit.

[analog_kidd]

I was wondering how this would play out if the tables were turned. What if the non-union execs got a bunch of folks together and started going over to the neighborhoods of the unionized workers, standing in front of their houses and making a specticle.

1. Blood would flow in the streets.

2. The media would focus on it 24/7 for a week.

Edited August 22, 2011 by analog_kidd

[daddyo]

This.

1. Come out and announce, "Hey guys, you're all fired."

2. Post newly vacant jobs online.

3. Start hiring.

4. Profit.

Funny thing is the portion of Verizon that is unionized and thus striking, is the part of the company that is losing money and can't make a profit.

Yes, something like what Reagan did when the air traffic controllers went on strike.

Fire them all, and hire brand new labor.

[Guest Lester Weevils]

Dunno if the rule is still in force, but some years back the local IBEW had a rule "no foreign cars in the IBEW parking lot" and AFAIK the rule was pretty strictly enforced.

Dunno if that is a good or bad thing. Might depend on where one's car was manufactured.

[tnhawk]

I was a member of the IBEW when I was young and dumb (ok maybe younger and dumber). Thuggery is correct.

Many years ago I applied for an apprenticeship in the IBEW, but was told I was too old. I'm alot older now, and have no use for the IBEW or other unions.

[peejman]

This.

1. Come out and announce, "Hey guys, you're all fired."

2. Post newly vacant jobs online.

3. Start hiring.

4. Profit.

Sounds like Capitalism to me.

[Guest 1817ak47]

This.

1. Come out and announce, "Hey guys, you're all fired."

2. Post newly vacant jobs online.

3. Start hiring.

4. Profit.

Funny thing is the portion of Verizon that is unionized and thus striking, is the part of the company that is losing money and can't make a profit.

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[Guest bkelm18]

Many years ago I applied for an apprenticeship in the IBEW, but was told I was too old. I'm alot older now, and have no use for the IBEW or other unions.

Yeah I quickly realized I had no use for the union and IMO they are obsolete in this day and age.

[Rightwinger]

Some good news.....there were two locations, a distribution center and a cross dock. The cross dock has been shut down, not to return, termination notices sent. Go Union now fellas....go Union now. (Hope them dues cover forced retirement).

There was also a lot of folks very angry in that area. They had no jobs and these guys were striking because they had been told they were going to have to share in the costs of their medical benefits which were to this point all company paid.

Well.....bye.