InDepthAutoDetailing Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 This is just nuts. North Alabama sent utility crews to NJ to help restore power. They were turned away because they weren't union. Do people without power really care if the workers that get the power back on are union or not. Here's a link to the story. Nonunion Ala. crews turned away from Sandy recovery - WAFF-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Huntsville, AL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 i'm proud to be in a "Right to Work" state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
694doorbird Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I don't believe it, but then I do believe it. The union workers probably didn't want to try and keep up with non-union workers. And, yes I work in a union shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Politics at it's finest. Nothing like artificially induced red tape to prolong the suffering of those in need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 How sad that anyone would let union politics get in the way of helping people in need. If only all the folks that had to go so long without power knew what was happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'd be willing to bet that it if Gov. Christie knew it was happening when it was happening, they wouldn't have been sent home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Since I'm originally from South Jersey (born and raised 30+ years), I still listen to NJ101.5 via webcast some days. After reading the article posting above, I heard they had an article on the website where JCP&L denies turning anyone away. So who knows what is really going on, but I guess some of the municipal utilities could be turning away workers, which is ridiculous. JCP+L Denies Turning Away Non-Union Help [AUDIO] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted November 2, 2012 Author Share Posted November 2, 2012 Not that this clears anything up but here is another article. Decatur Utilities Crews Return From Virginia | WHNT.com — Huntsville News & Weather from WHNT Television News19 HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I just can't fathom how anyone could turn away help from someone qualified, regardless of the reason. If it really did happen, it's a sad day for society and for everyone still without their utilities on the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69supersport396 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm not going to look for the article, but our evening news here reported Arizona Power Service was also turned away, 400 miles into their journey across the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson4450 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I havent heard any of this and im in the thick of it. It may also be a logistics thing as well where do you put them? Supply food and fuel we dont have. So wait and see what truth is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I havent heard any of this and im in the thick of it. It may also be a logistics thing as well where do you put them? Supply food and fuel we dont have. So wait and see what truth is. I agree; the truth is probably somewhere in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I havent heard any of this and im in the thick of it. It may also be a logistics thing as well where do you put them? Supply food and fuel we dont have. So wait and see what truth is. I was hoping you would shed some light on this Dan. Thanks for everything you're doing for those in need back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArablueRS3 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 No, no we should all jump to conclusions based off of what the media tells us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 According to the interview I just listened to with Governor Christie, there was some 'miscommunication' about the requirements that resulted in the reports such as the ones reported in this thread. Subsequently he has contacted the utilities and the unions to establish that no one is turned away from helping, union or not. Hopefully this speeds up the process of recovery for all those affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feets31 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Supposedly the non union workers were lead to believe they would need to become affiliated with the Union to work there. The non union people could not get a clarification and left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Supposedly the non union workers were lead to believe they would need to become affiliated with the Union to work there. The non union people could not get a clarification and left. I don't blame them for leaving. It's a terrible feeling to want to help someone and then be told you can't because of some superficial reason. I just hope the hard feelings don't run too deep and those who wanted to help are still willing to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 How sad that anyone would let union politics get in the way of helping people in need. If only all the folks that had to go so long without power knew what was happening. It happens EVERYDAY! Look at the actors, and singers pushing for Obama... Wonder why? Anyway... How horrible... Truly a shame! You know who suffers? THE PEOPLE!!!!!!! You think this won't give the union a black eye? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott mc Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Dan, I hope all is well? I bet you haven't got much rest lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArablueRS3 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 It happens EVERYDAY! Look at the actors, and singers pushing for Obama... Wonder why? Anyway... How horrible... Truly a shame! You know who suffers? THE PEOPLE!!!!!!! You think this won't give the union a black eye? Chris And it didn't take long for this statement to come out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE SXT Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Here is a story of Utility Workers in Connecticut being pelted with eggs. Utility workers pelted with eggs after Bridgeport, Conn. mayor blasts provider | Fox News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Xtreme07ss Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Here is a story of Utility Workers in Connecticut being pelted with eggs. Utility workers pelted with eggs after Bridgeport, Conn. mayor blasts provider | Fox News That's despicable. What is wrong with people these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vink70 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Its cool, tsunami, we send money. earthquakes, we send food and money. War, we send money, any natural disaster, we send medication, food, and money. We get hit by one of the worst super storms in our history..... *CRICKETS* *CRICKETS* *CRICKETS* nobody sends us a damn thing. anyone else see a problem here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I get people losing patience with not having power, food and gas after 5 days. But people need to realize they were warned they could be without these things for up to 10 days or more before the storm came and were told to prepare for this. It really pisses me off that people in Bridgeport, CT would do such things to people trying to help them. My town is right next to Bridgeport and a good majority of our town is still without power not mentioning all the home destroyed on the shore here. So to say they are being forgotten is just stupid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I personally don't believe they were turned away. Somebody just trying to stir the pot. "It is the policy of this union and the companies we represent to welcome assistance during major natural disasters – regardless of union status." Statement from IBEW President Ed Hill on Hurricane Sandy Clean Up - Democratic Underground Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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