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11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Residents of cash-stra... · 2 replies · +8 points
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Residents of cash-stra... · 1 reply · +2 points
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Residents of cash-stra... · 1 reply · -5 points
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Residents of cash-stra... · 0 replies · +5 points
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Residents of cash-stra... · 0 replies · +7 points
Nice try.
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Seattle firefighter ca... · 0 replies · +4 points
Remember, it's not like the people running the union are a bunch of goons that are somehow not connected with the department. ALL executive board members and officers of the firefighters union ARE current firefighters or company officers in the Seattle Fire Department. So do you think they want to ensure that a seemingly POS shift is amidst their ranks? Me thinks not.
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Seattle firefighter ca... · 0 replies · +2 points
11 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Seattle firefighter ca... · 0 replies · +5 points
Remember my friend, the union doesn't administer the fire department, they are responsible for hours, wages and work conditions of the employees they represent.
12 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Gay marriage gaining m... · 7 replies · -17 points
Let's not limit ourselves to just same-sex marriages. Allow all forms of marriage! Why not people!
12 years ago @ KOMO - Seattle, WA - Public retirement ages... · 7 replies · +36 points
I wouldn't mind bumping the minimum retirement up a couple of years. WA state's is 53 for police officers and firefighters, but I would say most don't retire at that age.
Oh, and to all the haters who keep arguing that we shouldn't be getting post retirement medical. Guess what? We don't. LEOFF Plan 2 (for officers and firefighters) has NO provisions for post retirement healthcare. And another thing. Guess who pays the majority of the contributions into the pensions? Me--and the rest of the plan members.
I work hard in my profession, and I feel a defined benefit is fair given what we do. I don't make TONS of money as a firefighter, but my wages and benefits provide my family and and I a comfortable living.