Walton Deputies To Unionize.

[The Watcher]

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Watcher, you seem pretty "in the know" so tell us:
1. Who are the lapdogs?
2. What disappointing things did they do?
3. Who are the experienced hands that Mr. Adkinson has brought in?
4. Who is paying for the new hands?
5. Are we also paying for the lapdogs at present?


Don't have any reason but burning curiousity for #1-3 but ask 4-5 as a taxpayer.

1) The lap dogs are several (ranking) employees very dedicated to RJ. I do not want to name names on a blog, especially since my identity is protected as well, otherwise, I'd be gone a long time ago... Just ask a deputy in private and I'm sure they'll tell you. Any WCSO employee reading already knows very well to whom I elude...

2) Drafted up an arrest warrant for a fellow officer based on their support of an opposing candidate during the election. Nice...:shock:

3) As I understand it, I'm not one of MA's inner circle, but as I understand; a prior leader of the State DOT, a SAC from FDLE (Pensacola Region), an individual with years and years of local LEO experience and a current WCSO supervisor (one who knows what he's doing). Maybe one or two more.

4) County approved budget.

5) Yes, lap dogs are paid, not in Milk Bones either... I believe at least one is on "leave time" and that RJ has aggressively made attempts to assist in seeking employment for them. Now, whether or not this "leave" is valid, I do not know. Remember, some have already posted concerns over "comp time" never received...maybe this is where it went.

Also, as a fellow tax payer, let's not forget the pending federal law suit over the two pregnant officers being fired.:roll:

be seeing u.

w

 

[WhoDat1]

Watcher,

Now is an opportune time because there is a transition going on. There was no opportunity prior because I was scared RJ would fire me. No executive that is'nt willing to share or give up some power ever really wants a union to come in.

Has anyone besides Shallows and Idle been paying attention to MY posts? I am not the PBA rep and I am attempting to remain unconfrontational and not insult folks. Everyone seems to just want to talk to PBA rep about this....I've posted the PBA's wesite many times and tried to explain, if you have a problem with one rep, you can use another......I'm not talking about bringing an "A" game......lets just exchange ideas.

If your against it, fine. But are there more reasons than just not liking PBA rep and gving Adkinson "a chance"? Convince me NOT to vote yes to collective bargaining. Pretend I will never totally, blindly trust a boss and leave that point behind. Go beyond that and discuss some of the issues I've brought up, like wasteful spending, lack of overtime pay, testing for promotion, working sick because of manpower issues ( goes back to overtime/calling folks in when short) etc., etc......

I'm being sincere here. No mudslinging....no cronie talk.....why not collective bargaining? I'm open. I've changed my mind before.....

 

[WhoDat1]

1) The lap dogs are several (ranking) employees very dedicated to RJ. I do not want to name names on a blog, especially since my identity is protected as well, otherwise, I'd be gone a long time ago... Just ask a deputy in private and I'm sure they'll tell you. Any WCSO employee reading already knows very well to whom I elude...

2) Drafted up an arrest warrant for a fellow officer based on their support of an opposing candidate during the election. Nice...:shock:

3) As I understand it, I'm not one of MA's inner circle, but as I understand; a prior leader of the State DOT, a SAC from FDLE (Pensacola Region), an individual with years and years of local LEO experience and a current WCSO supervisor (one who knows what he's doing). Maybe one or two more.

4) County approved budget.

5) Yes, lap dogs are paid, not in Milk Bones either... I believe at least one is on "leave time" and that RJ has aggressively made attempts to assist in seeking employment for them. Now, whether or not this "leave" is valid, I do not know. Remember, some have already posted concerns over "comp time" never received...maybe this is where it went.

Also, as a fellow tax payer, let's not forget the pending federal law suit over the two pregnant officers being fired.:roll:

be seeing u.

w

# 2 is ridiculous. I agree with you there.:angry:

#3 has people who have ALL worked under a PBA collective bargaining contract, just like the Sheriff Elect.

 

[The Watcher]

Thanks

Watcher,

Now is an opportune time because there is a transition going on. There was no opportunity prior because I was scared RJ would fire me. No executive that is'nt willing to share or give up some power ever really wants a union to come in.

Has anyone besides Shallows and Idle been paying attention to MY posts? I am not the PBA rep and I am attempting to remain unconfrontational and not insult folks. Everyone seems to just want to talk to PBA rep about this....I've posted the PBA's wesite many times and tried to explain, if you have a problem with one rep, you can use another......I'm not talking about bringing an "A" game......lets just exchange ideas.

If your against it, fine. But are there more reasons than just not liking PBA rep and gving Adkinson "a chance"? Convince me NOT to vote yes to collective bargaining. Pretend I will never totally, blindly trust a boss and leave that point behind. Go beyond that and discuss some of the issues I've brought up, like wasteful spending, lack of overtime pay, testing for promotion, working sick because of manpower issues ( goes back to overtime/calling folks in when short) etc., etc......

I'm being sincere here. No mudslinging....no cronie talk.....why not collective bargaining? I'm open. I've changed my mind before.....

Hey, thanks for your honest post, I do appreciate it.

I will not argue your points of OT pay, Promotions, working sick, etc., been there, done that. Has anyone addressed this with the new administration? If so, what has the answer been? If not, why not give them a chance? If they fail, it is more reason then ever to support a union.

You and I share the same frustration, I am not opposed to the PBA, I am however opposed to the fact that RJ called them in to make Mike's transition difficult. Why can't everyone wait, collect facts and evidence, then after Sheriff Adkinson's admin has had time to get settled, make an educated assessment of the situation? The only one's opposed to that are those lap dogs who'll just have to move on. I don't know how else to put it, it is just that simple. I want protection, I want OT pay, I don't want to ride the South End with just one other officer for back up. No one wants this. But it has happened due to POOR MANAGEMENT. Now, new management, Mike Adkinson, is here to fix what is broken. Granted, he'll have a lot of fixin' to do, but we all need to support him first, then decide on PBA or anyone else.

 

[redsox]

Yes this department has survived just look!:funn:

1. no step or merit increases
2. no set standards for promotion
3. no Due process in discipline and demotion
4. money wasted on unneccesary things
5. no overtime pay for court or staying over on cases
6. no holiday pay
7. termination without cause
8. no consistency

That IS JUST surviving.....

Sheriff Adkinson may very well give us all of this. BUT, he will not be the last sheriff of Walton County. And if these are things he wants done, lets do it together.

What happens when YOU'RE the one that falls from grace? And I'm speaking to everyone here. Do you trust ANYONE with your livelyhood? Or are you ready to take control of your OWN destiny, rather than leaving it in someone else's hands? All we are asking is for the same protections and benefits that Sheriff Adkinson enjoyed under a PBA contract.


I can assure you sir or ma'am that I hold no power OR position at the Sheriff's Office. I am a road deputy. If it goes through great. If it does'nt, oh well, I'll keep my mouth shut and continue paying my dues to the PBA.

As for how many S.O.s have the PBA as their collective bargaining reps....see flpba.org and surf the site. Its on there. However, if you know Mr. Wiggins, he could've told you that.

For one I knew how many Sheriff Offices are under a PBA contract. I was just seeing if the PBA Rep knew. Are you the PBA Rep T.M. No, I don't know Mr. Wiggins personally, I have talked to him on the telephone. I was going to call him to confirm, whoever is saying they are the PBA Rep. Yes, I will trust my career future with Mike Adkinson, because he is a man that backs up his troops. He will not let them fall alone, if they are doing right. If you are not happy here why don't you go back to Mobile . Everyones knows that you don't do anything here, besides run your mouth. All your points you posted are from what Ralph did. You have not even seen what Mike Adkinson has to offer.

 

[The Watcher]

Not all

# 2 is ridiculous. I agree with you there.:angry:

#3 has people who have ALL worked under a PBA collective bargaining contract, just like the Sheriff Elect.

Not ALL. And how does that pertain to WCSO and the current PBA issue? Again, again, again, it is not about whether the PBA is good or bad, it is all about HOW they got here at this time in the year 2008. That is it. Wait it out, give the new Sheriff Elect his chance to turn things around. If he doesn't, I'll be one of the first to help support Unionization. Ask PBA Rep or another one of the reps if they'd let you all wait till about June of 2009 to make a decision. Just an idea.

I'd hate to see all the deputies frustration and fear being streamlined into this PBA thing as a venting process. Yes, RJ screwed you all for years, but why take that out on Mike Adkinson? Why not step up and let the public know what went on there? That way the public will know that you all need to be heard and that the tax payer needs to really look at the pile of poop the new admin is going to take over, and have full understanding of the scope of the problem.

 

[The Watcher]

Park the car

For one I knew how many Sheriff Offices are under a PBA contract. I was just seeing if the PBA Rep knew. Are you the PBA Rep T.M. No, I don't know Mr. Wiggins personally, I have talked to him on the telephone. I was going to call him to confirm, whoever is saying they are the PBA Rep. Yes, I will trust my career future with Mike Adkinson, because he is a man that backs up his troops. He will not let them fall alone, if they are doing right. If you are not happy here why don't you go back to Mobile . Everyones knows that you don't do anything here, besides run your mouth. All your points you posted are from what Ralph did. You have not even seen what Mike Adkinson has to offer.

And please park the car at the substation...

 

[WhoDat1]

For one I knew how many Sheriff Offices are under a PBA contract. I was just seeing if the PBA Rep knew. Are you the PBA Rep T.M. No, I don't know Mr. Wiggins personally, I have talked to him on the telephone. I was going to call him to confirm, whoever is saying they are the PBA Rep. Yes, I will trust my career future with Mike Adkinson, because he is a man that backs up his troops. He will not let them fall alone, if they are doing right. If you are not happy here why don't you go back to Mobile . Everyones knows that you don't do anything here, besides run your mouth. All your points you posted are from what Ralph did. You have not even seen what Mike Adkinson has to offer.

I never said I was not happy here. I love it here. I just want it to be the best that it can be. Thanks for that personal attack. What excatly do you"do here" that makes your opinions any better than mine?

 

[The Watcher]

Whos on first?

And please park the car at the substation...

Who's from Mobile? WhoDat1 or Redsox? Either way just a joke bout the cars, I don't have $100, do you?

 

[The Watcher]

RJ's legacy

Watcher,

Now is an opportune time because there is a transition going on. There was no opportunity prior because I was scared RJ would fire me. No executive that is'nt willing to share or give up some power ever really wants a union to come in.

Has anyone besides Shallows and Idle been paying attention to MY posts? I am not the PBA rep and I am attempting to remain unconfrontational and not insult folks. Everyone seems to just want to talk to PBA rep about this....I've posted the PBA's wesite many times and tried to explain, if you have a problem with one rep, you can use another......I'm not talking about bringing an "A" game......lets just exchange ideas.

If your against it, fine. But are there more reasons than just not liking PBA rep and gving Adkinson "a chance"? Convince me NOT to vote yes to collective bargaining. Pretend I will never totally, blindly trust a boss and leave that point behind. Go beyond that and discuss some of the issues I've brought up, like wasteful spending, lack of overtime pay, testing for promotion, working sick because of manpower issues ( goes back to overtime/calling folks in when short) etc., etc......

I'm being sincere here. No mudslinging....no cronie talk.....why not collective bargaining? I'm open. I've changed my mind before.....

Again, I am referring to your post and I have boldfaced your comment, thank your for your honesty.

Citizens of Walton County, this is a prime example of why our SO is the way it is. FEAR.

Ralph Johnson was able to instill unhealthy fear into most of his employees, thus, he maintained control. Simple situation. This is also a very sad situation as now, already victimized by RJ, the officers now are pressured into letting a Union come in, quite suddenly, under a lame duck administration, to represent them. Am I the only one who sees something wrong with this?