Missing PBA

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So we get to the Children's Parade and find out that the PBA wont be at either parade because they would have to be paid overtime to do so. Why overtime? Maybe I am missing something but can't the police officers at the PBA flex their schedule and take a day off, like everyone else, so that they can be at the parade? Yes, I know they are busy negotiating the contract but what does it say to the membership when they are the only ones who would be paid overtime to work the parade. Why not flex your schedule and be out there with the people who put you in that office instead of being better than the rest. Don't the member donate time for PBA business? Why not use that time. Maybe Darla can explain this to us because it does not reflect well on her and the Union.

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That’s petty bro. Go do your time at the parade, enjoy yourself, and quit worrying about others.

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So we get to the Children's Parade and find out that the PBA wont be at either parade because they would have to be paid overtime to do so. Why overtime? Maybe I am missing something but can't the police officers at the PBA flex their schedule and take a day off, like everyone else, so that they can be at the parade? Yes, I know they are busy negotiating the contract but what does it say to the membership when they are the only ones who would be paid overtime to work the parade. Why not flex your schedule and be out there with the people who put you in that office instead of being better than the rest. Don't the member donate time for PBA business? Why not use that time. Maybe Darla can explain this to us because it does not reflect well on her and the Union.

Stop. You were probably one of the same people complaining about the PBA and their sandwiches. Work your shift , go home and be quiet. I’m sure you survived today without them there.

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That's your union for you. Standing united with the membership.

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Simply not true. Fake News. But why don’t you call Darla or Jimmy and they will tell you exactly what happened.

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So we get to the Children's Parade and find out that the PBA wont be at either parade because they would have to be paid overtime to do so. Why overtime? Maybe I am missing something but can't the police officers at the PBA flex their schedule and take a day off, like everyone else, so that they can be at the parade? Yes, I know they are busy negotiating the contract but what does it say to the membership when they are the only ones who would be paid overtime to work the parade. Why not flex your schedule and be out there with the people who put you in that office instead of being better than the rest. Don't the member donate time for PBA business? Why not use that time. Maybe Darla can explain this to us because it does not reflect well on her and the Union.

You want some cheese with that whine? If your a member how about growing a set and call Darla or Jimmy and ask instead of whining on this site.

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The guy asked a simple question and you keyboard bad a$$es answer with all your tough guy responses. If you have the answer to his question, just answer him.

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The PBA Executive Board would have lived to have been out there providing meals to the members however it was not an option due to a clause out in by the prior administration. It was worked out between the City/ Chief that any time that would benefit the City has to be overtime and any time that strictly benefits the members is union time. Some examples of this is when there is a shooting or any time a member needs representation from the PBA that is all PBA time no matter what time of day or night or if their 40hrs are already worked there is NO overtime. If there is something the city needs from the PBA then it is overtime i.e. city sponsors Ed events/parades. Darla, Jimmy, and April all offered to volunteer their time to still work the parade and was told they were not allowed to. They worked with RISE Tampa leading up until the parade to assure they had all the information needed to be prepared to serve the members with meals. If you watch the Conversation with the Chief he explains this as well. I hope this answers your questions.

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#8 thank you for clarifying, #7 was that enough of a non-tough guy response for you??

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I’m still waiting for my sandwich. No one ever came to my location. I asked several times and was told they were replenishing their supplies and would be back out soon. I stopped asking if they were coming out after the 3rd time.

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Since when it is a PBA issue to give us sandwiches?.....Go spend your own money and buy a something yourself. So you worked the parade and you didn't get a free lunch....big deal. Petty stuff bro. Thank you PBA for the work you have been doing for us with the contract and the health care trust. Oh, I worked the children's parade, and I repeatedly heard over the radio asking for those who didn't get anything to eat. Listen up and you may have gotten something.....

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What kind of idiot rook goes to work this type of detail, knowing DAYS IN ADVANCE how long you will be there and what type of assignment you’ll be working, and doesn’t bring ANYTHING to eat or drink? Seriously? That’s on YOU for being stupid. Go ahead and call me what you want, and vent on me how “the PBA didn’t feed me”, but just don’t call me hungry.

Newsflash: this Saturday is going to be a much longer, busier and more miserable day than last Saturday so you may want to stop by publix and grab a styrofoam cooler, a Pub Sub and a 6 pack of waters! Or just stand around hoping for your handout and risk being hungry and thirsty all day. That plan seemed to work real well for you.

#buya****ingcooler
#publixsub
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#goobergrape
#lildebbie
#cheeseonwheats