Old PSAR thread - please see the new one
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Originally posted by: Red400EXRod
You're in the negative now then aren't you?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: HappaRap
Exactly, 25% diminished brain capacity and there wasn't much up there to work with in the first place [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: Red400EXRod Head injury? That explains a lot!
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by: 2mnyToyz
That sounds like a fun ride. Can't do it for a little while though.
Originally posted by: HappaRap
Anybody want to join me on this ride, I wanna give it a try.
Originally posted by: PowerRam100 June 24th im gonna take a ride on the Naches Trail. It’s located in Greenwater off highway 410. It’s about an hour drive from Renton. It’s a historic trail that goes from western Washington to eastern Washington. I think all the snow should be gone buy now. It’s a muddy, rocky, rutted trail. Some sections can be kinda steep. The trail goes through open alpine meadows and deep forests. If you have a 4x4 machine you won’t have any trouble. A sport machine will be more of a challange. Matt
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by: HappaRap
BigD,
I think the ole warrior needs to go for a ride Saturday [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
BigD,
I think the ole warrior needs to go for a ride Saturday [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by: TractorPacker
I have seen/heard some better things from them. I am honestly asking this. Would a union help keep your job/position if you got hurt? Would it just be up to that company to let you come back when healed?
I have a great job, that is non union. I go out get hurt on my time. They save my job for me, give me light duty, and then drop a bucket fiddy in my pocket. My first check had a huge raise, and I wouldn't have ever ask(or thought possible) a raise this summer.
Originally posted by: Bigdaddy660R
I agree with your FAIR statement......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: tencubed
I'm a real mugwump on the union issue. Been on both sides of strikes, locked out as union labor and locked in as part of the management team keeping the plant running. Been a union local president, shop steward and on bargaining teams for both union and management. It really depends on the size of the operation and the attitude of the company involved. We have had a couple of unions that wanted to organize people that worked for us, our employees told them to get lost, and even got picketed once. My opinion, work in the situation that is best for you. Advantages both ways, just don't stay in a job you'r not happy in.
I'm a real mugwump on the union issue. Been on both sides of strikes, locked out as union labor and locked in as part of the management team keeping the plant running. Been a union local president, shop steward and on bargaining teams for both union and management. It really depends on the size of the operation and the attitude of the company involved. We have had a couple of unions that wanted to organize people that worked for us, our employees told them to get lost, and even got picketed once. My opinion, work in the situation that is best for you. Advantages both ways, just don't stay in a job you'r not happy in.
I have a great job, that is non union. I go out get hurt on my time. They save my job for me, give me light duty, and then drop a bucket fiddy in my pocket. My first check had a huge raise, and I wouldn't have ever ask(or thought possible) a raise this summer.
All a union contract is is an agreement between two parties about how labor relations or other covered issues are handled. If it is not in the contract then it is as open to discussion or being ignored as any issue in a non-union shop. You are lucky to be working for an individual or company that takes an intrest in their employees. Most places of employment would not have agreed, even with a union, to do what has been done for you. About keeping your job open for you if you are hurt/sick away from the job. Some of this is covered under state and/or federal law, as in the "Family Leave Act" but not many contracts I have seen are very liberal toward the employee in this regard. I would guess you have shown a strong commitment to this company and been a valued employee for some time. What has been done for you is seldom seen in union or non-union shops unless there is a very complex and demanding contract if effect. Some contracts require a company to hold jobs open, others won't. Most contracts allow the company to require a Doctors reliese for full or light duty prior to the employee returning and usually the company is allowed to decide at what level the employee will be allowed to return. When contracts get really complex it becomes very difficult to manage a business and all involved suffer. Too much regulation in business, as in government, is not a good thing. Sorry for the long post but not an easy yes/no issue.
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by: HappaRap
bumping
Originally posted by: Happarap
These are the Easton Group sites for Friday June 30th thrul Tuesday July 4th I reserved. This is what is left to choose from, if interested please put your name next to the one you want and post it or correct the list if your plans have changed:
*34,35,36 are pull thru*
34
35
36
37
38 - Nick & Berta
39 - Larry & Val
40 - Lasley Clan (85% sure...)
41 - Jayna
42 - Pellham posse
43 - Ray and family
44 -
45 - Bill (RR) Only Sat & Sunday nights and it will depend on my ability to get the Bomb repaired, I'll keep you posted
I want to cancel the sites (by Friday the 23rd) that are not spoken for so anyone else wanting to go needs to sign up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Val
These are the Easton Group sites for Friday June 30th thrul Tuesday July 4th I reserved. This is what is left to choose from, if interested please put your name next to the one you want and post it or correct the list if your plans have changed:
*34,35,36 are pull thru*
34
35
36
37
38 - Nick & Berta
39 - Larry & Val
40 - Lasley Clan (85% sure...)
41 - Jayna
42 - Pellham posse
43 - Ray and family
44 -
45 - Bill (RR) Only Sat & Sunday nights and it will depend on my ability to get the Bomb repaired, I'll keep you posted
I want to cancel the sites (by Friday the 23rd) that are not spoken for so anyone else wanting to go needs to sign up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Val
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by: Bing
taking Dad fishing in a couple hours
To all those fathers out there,,,Have A Great Day!!!
taking Dad fishing in a couple hours
To all those fathers out there,,,Have A Great Day!!!
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Good morning PSAR.
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers. You guys are the greatest ever. I have no idea what I’d do without my dad, and I’d wager all your sons and draughts feel the same. Love you all to death.
Happy Father’s Day to all you fathers. You guys are the greatest ever. I have no idea what I’d do without my dad, and I’d wager all your sons and draughts feel the same. Love you all to death.
Jun 18, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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Originally posted by: Bigdaddy660R
Negative........Going to AHDRA @ pacific raceways........[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Originally posted by: HappaRap BigD,
I think the ole warrior needs to go for a ride Saturday [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
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Jun 18, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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I did some research on the Naches Trail and from what I understand, the trail isn't open to motorized use until July 15th. I'm waiting for a reply from PowerRam100 on this issue.