Originally Posted by Serioulsy?
I was there at the end of the election and the ballot counting. Afterward, there was a brief discussion about the issue caused by the PBA keeping all the ballots after the various events where votes are cast. The PBA had the ballots from the previous events and the area where they are storing them is packed. The suggestion was made that they hold a vote to be able to destroy them after the votes are completed. I did not make it to the meeting following the vote to reinstate the 4% to our paychecks, and I am guessing you weren't either. I cannot tell you how that particular motion and vote went but I have dealt with the PBA enough and attended enough meetings that I am sure the version in the announcement is accurate. So you are aware, the meetings are open to the public and questions and comments are welcome, please stop by for the next one. The 4% reinstatement vote passed almost unanimously. I am not sure what any of you meant by the cover up beginning or the other comment about John saying to "do it" alluding to something being done without a vote. I welcome any clarification, maybe I have misunderstood something written here. I am well aware that there will always be those that take the opportunity, especially the anonomous opportunity, to stir up negativity and animosity. I cannot stop you, nor do I wish to become involved in some long drawn out battle on a website blog. But I do wnat to say this: The PBA has helped me in the course of my 17 years here. I have done some things, said some things, that I needed some help with. Some were my temper, others were my frustration, some were just my own stupidity, all of the incidents that required it, the PBA helped me with. Just like anyone I consider my friend and ally, I cannot sit by and ignore when someone else insults and assails them. I can be reached at the Northside District GIU office. DB
