Walton Deputies To Unionize.

Beach Fanatic

Oct 21, '08 · 2:18 PM59,939

Congrats my fellow public servants. I want to encourage you to vote yes when the time comes. Don't let the comments sway you from protecting your job. I have read what Mike Adkinson has said and if he really had any realistic knowledge he would know that if he is elected he will be involved in the negotiations. At least he has said he is not ANTI-UNION which will concern the Republican Party which seems to have problems with UNIONS. Mike was even a member for 13 years, so hopefully, should he win the election, he will be more apt to work with LABOR than against them. Hopefully Danny will also be on thed same page as to working with LABOR than fighting with them. Had the politicians been addressing the concerns of those who worked for them maybe they would not be in this situation. Lets look at some events that may have caused the employees to consider UNIONIZING.
1> Being charged $100 a month for driving there vehicle home. I know that was recinded, but if they could have they would have.
2> Not being compensated for hours worked. As I understand, Deputies are compensated for overtime with Compensatory Time but are limited in using it which I understand that to be a violation of the FLSA. I had a friend who retired and had a large amount of comp time he lost when he retired. NOT FAIR TO HIM OR HIS FAMILY.
3> 2 Female Deputies basically terminated for being pregnant.
These are just the things that I know of and am sure there are other HORROR Stories going back farther than Ralph or even Quinn.
Brothers and Sisters, I'll stand with you for equitable treatment, fair pay and just cause. Take the politics out of who gets promoted, or who gets the plum assignments and at least start having a say in those things you can have a hand in changing.

Edited Oct 21, '08 · 2:22 PM

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Beach FanaticAuthor

Nov 15, '08 · 6:22 AM#352

CL , good post, agree with most of what you have said.

Beach Lover

Nov 15, '08 · 9:45 AM#353

ditto

CL , good post, agree with most of what you have said.

ditto

We are all subject to call off duty, though.

Edited Nov 15, '08 · 9:47 AM

Beach Comber

Nov 15, '08 · 12:17 PM#354

So why stop driving them in

the northern part of the county? I see whre it should be stop going into another state and country but not the northern part of the county

Union or no union, I hope the new Sheriff stops allowing cars to be driven home all over North Florida and South Alabama.:angry: I support in the county and maybe just over the line (Destin, PC Beach) but no further. I would also prefer hiring preference be given to county residents. Allow our tax dollars to remain at work here.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 15, '08 · 2:12 PM#355

the northern part of the county? I see whre it should be stop going into another state and country but not the northern part of the county

I thought the "north part" of the county was "in the county." I certainly think the north end is acceptable.

Beach Comber

Nov 15, '08 · 4:45 PM#356

Was just wondering because you said

Originally Posted by idlewind

Union or no union, I hope the new Sheriff stops allowing cars to be driven home all over North Florida and South Alabama.

North Florida and South Alabama. So I was wondering what was wrong with the northern part.

I thought the "north part" of the county was "in the county." I certainly think the north end is acceptable.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 15, '08 · 4:56 PM#357

Originally Posted by idlewind
Union or no union, I hope the new Sheriff stops allowing cars to be driven home all over North Florida and South Alabama.

North Florida and South Alabama. So I was wondering what was wrong with the northern part.

I am often misunderstood, it is my curse. :lol:

By North Florida, I meant Holmes, Okaloosa, Washington, Santa Rosa, etc, etc. I don't have a problem with Ebro for instance, but Vernon or Chipley is a bit much. :doh:

Same with Laurel Hill ( OK) and Baker(not OK.) Hope this clears things up.

Beach Comber

Nov 15, '08 · 6:00 PM#358

I submitted a warrant today for your arrest for being an FSU fan, and for your husband as an accessory to the crime... Go Gators !!!

Good lord. Can't go anywhere. One in every crowd. Jeez. :wave:

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LOL...What a wonderful Gator fan... Hang in there though.. Maybe Bobby will retire that hover round, and start super poly grip commericals, and yall will start winning some real games...

GO GATORS !!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

Super man wears Tim Tebow PJ's

Beach Comber

Nov 15, '08 · 6:06 PM#359

56/ 6 anyone reckon steve is mad in south carolina... sorry I am just sick of fighting, and want to brag about my team.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beach Fanatic

Nov 15, '08 · 6:14 PM#360

56/ 6 anyone reckon steve is mad in south carolina... sorry I am just sick of fighting, and want to brag about my team.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gators get swept away by Tides.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 2:47 PM#361

Good lord. Can't go anywhere. One in every crowd. Jeez.

LOL...What a wonderful Gator fan... Hang in there though.. Maybe Bobby will retire that hover round, and start super poly grip commericals, and yall will start winning some real games...

GO GATORS !!!!!!!!!!! :cool:

Super man wears Tim Tebow PJ's[/quote]

In that case, Roll Tide.

And...regardless of the fact that we choked last night, strange things have happened in Doak before. And you are not getting my extra ticket! ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 2:51 PM#362

LOL...What a wonderful Gator fan... Hang in there though.. Maybe Bobby will retire that hover round, and start super poly grip commericals, and yall will start winning some real games...

GO GATORS !!!!!!!!!!! Super man wears Tim Tebow PJ's

In that case, Roll Tide.

And...regardless of the fact that we choked last night, strange things have happened in Doak before. And you are not getting my extra ticket! ;-)[/quote]

OK, Irish, why are your quotes what I said and my quote is what you said, about what I said the first time?

Did you foul up the board? Am I gonna have to call kurt? (but he's a gator too - no fair!)

Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 6:14 PM#363

Call Ralph

Why would a warrant be drafted just because someone supported an opposing candidate during the election? Just wondering as this makes no sense. Alot sopported and let it be known they did. So you get arrested for it now.
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Call Ralph Johnson and ask him why he had one of his lap dogs try to do this.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 6:52 PM#364

Patience my dear, patience...

1. I respect that, although I don't think I want to talk to employees about this, never know who is on who's side.
2. I do not understand what you are talking about. How can it be against the law to campaign for someone? Is this Russia?
3. What does a DOT guy know about law enforcement? Ya'll taking over Public Works?
4. OK.
5. How can leave not be valid? Either you have it or you don't. Once again I am confused. It does sound like the taxpayers are getting ******* in here somewhere, but I just can't put my finger on it.

2) It is not against the law, that is the stupidity of the whole thing. That sums up the past 8 year of WCSO Law Enforcment Leadership. RJ sent a lap dog (bulldog) to attempt to get a warrant signed by the ASA's Office on a fellow Officer... Fact, research it. Make a call, get aggressive. That's our tax dollar at work for ya. Just like a test track, a over inflated budget, a dead whale, cars to Alabama, etc...

3) DOT (Dept. of Transportation). They just yanked in millions of dollars of dope with DFS PD. Traffic Stop = Dope Bust = good police work...;-)

4) OK

5) Leave is a very odd term. If you think you have it, you might not. Just like money in the budget... Taxpayers "getting ********in here" is putting it very lightly. Why do you think I have been "Watching" all along? What I write is, to my knowledge, factual. I put forth what wrongs are being done and bring up things that deputies cannot speak of (due to FEAR). That fear is going to go away. Mike Adkinson is FAIR. I know its only a couple of vowels difference, but what a big difference it is. :cool:

Seriously, the leave issue is one that bothers me. Instead of getting Over Time, you get "leave". Leave is given to your supervisor and it is up to them to deduct/report it. Seeing that supervisors are walking warrants for their own officers arrests to the ASA's office, you have to wonder...:shock:. It's more then that, but this gave me a good segway into the warrant piece...sorry, had to take it.

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Beach Comber

Nov 16, '08 · 8:33 PM#365

56/ 6 anyone reckon steve is mad in south carolina... sorry I am just sick of fighting, and want to brag about my team.... !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Irish-
Remember what happened last time you got cocky about your team? I do! 31/30 :rolling:

Beach Lover

Nov 16, '08 · 9:11 PM#366

Spurrier

He had to know coming to the swamp was going to be tuff.

I always disliked him so way to go Gators. :cool:

Too bad he did'nt take lessons from Saban returning to LSU. Although LSU made me nervous the WHOLE game. Kudos to them. :clap:

December 6th.....Tebow will be treated as a T-bone!

Roll Tide!

(we need an SEC or NCAA forum.....I gues I should see if there is one :yikes:

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Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 9:19 PM#367

Love fest?

WTF?

All for deputies getting along but is there not a spots blog for this? As far as I'm concerned, its your post, so have at it. Wonder who PBA Rep Likes? Probably, the Game Cocks :floor:

Beach Crab

Nov 16, '08 · 9:23 PM#368

disturbing

I have been reading this for sometime now and the more I read the more confused I get.
Not about what collective bargining is, but why people are opposed to it. It is designed to let employee's have a voice vs not having a voice. So I ask a couple of simple questions to help me understand. Please give me a real answer, not personal opinion.

1. I would like to know what is wrong with collective bargining or unions?

2.Would it really affect policy changes for the new Sheriff, or would it just set guidelines for enforcement of policies?

3. Would a bargining agreement force due process for terminations, disipline, ect, set proceedures for promotions?

4. Would the new Sheriff not have a chance under this?

5. Would the same people be against this under the current Sheriff?

6. Does anyone think the current Sheriff really cares if this passes or not?

7. Why was this not done 4 or 8 years ago?

I really do not see where this would affect any administrative changes that the new Sheriff might make, I could be wrong.

I read posts on here that are for this and some that are against it. I see that the ones for it seem to know why they are for it. What I do not see is a good arguement against it. I see personal opinion and some name calling but thats it.

I look forward to your replies and thanks for reading.

Beach Fanatic

Nov 16, '08 · 9:24 PM#369

WTF?

All for deputies getting along but is there not a spots blog for this? As far as I'm concerned, its your post, so have at it. Wonder who PBA Rep Likes? Probably, the Game Cocks

Thats darn funny. :lolabove:

On a serious note watcher, who is the supervisor that did this? Before you tell me to investigate, I am no investigator, I prefer to get information the lazy man's way- beg for it. :lol:

Beach Fanatic

Nov 17, '08 · 11:30 AM#370

Not today

Thats darn funny. On a serious note watcher, who is the supervisor that did this? Before you tell me to investigate, I am no investigator, I prefer to get information the lazy man's way- beg for it.

I am not going to list the name of the supervisor on this site. I don't know if HE reads these posts but I do not want to provide information such as the name, should there be a complaint filed or in the process there of. I don't know so I respect the right of the employee. I am sure someone will leak the name now that this is coming to the surface.

Beach Lover

Nov 17, '08 · 5:30 PM#371

Thanksgiving......

My brothers and sisters, take a moment to thank the Almighty for the fact that we have jobs in this horrible economy. No matter what happens.

Fraud cases are spiking right now! Citizens, please protect yourself. There are tips on the Florida Attorney General's website.

Beach Comber

Dec 31, '08 · 9:11 PM#372

representation

I heard the ballots are out. I also heard you had to sign for it. Not the normal procedure but no one will know how you voted. Sounds like a few changes have already happened not in favor of all deputies. Vote yes and have a say in what happens to your future. The Sheriff will not have the ultimate decision with a bargaining unit put in place. :clap:

Beach Fanatic

Dec 31, '08 · 9:12 PM#373

I heard the ballots are out. I also heard you had to sign for it. Not the normal procedure but no one will know how you voted. Sounds like a few changes have already happened not in favor of all deputies. Vote yes and have a say in what happens to your future. The Sheriff will not have the ultimate decision with a bargaining unit put in place.

Why is that? Who would have the decision?