The direction was to both of you... if I had been ...

2008-09-08T20:31:00.000-05:00

The direction was to both of you... if I had been paying closer attention I would have cut you both off much sooner.

If you are going to argue on my blog, don't hide. If it is really worth saying, sign your name.

I am not taking either side. I think both sides have merit. You may continue your debate but it will not be published without your name. I will not allow the attacks (

KM why should some be required to sign their names...

2008-09-08T18:49:00.000-05:00

KM why should some be required to sign their names and not all? You allow union bashers to hide behind anonymous. What gives? More hypocrisy?

I just deleted a comment extending the argument th...

2008-09-08T06:56:00.000-05:00

I just deleted a comment extending the argument that has been taking place. This is not a forum for that type of discussion and had I not been so busy, I would have cut it off days ago.

If you would like any further comments to be posted, please sign your name and not hide behind anonymous.

Thank you.
KM

6:22, see, YOU are the problem. I work my ass off...

2008-09-07T12:52:00.000-05:00

6:22, see, YOU are the problem. I work my ass off. I perform the work I am told, show up for my mandatory overtime, have NEVER had a disciplinary issue at work, and have I mentioned that I work my ass off?

But because you don't agree with my stance on city employees, because you don't agree that I think I earn my wage, you don't agree that my workload has increased, YOU think I

Saw our new City Mgr on channel 10 talking about t...

2008-09-05T20:49:00.000-05:00

Saw our new City Mgr on channel 10 talking about the budget and how with rising fuel prices and the cost of labor things are tight. He said that the 2.5% increase will be eaten up by labor and fuel costs so he's told the Dept heads to come in with ZERO increases in their budgets.

I'd say that's a start...but we need to reduce spending in departments and maybe even eliminate some jobs.

12:00. You're the problem with government workers...

2008-09-05T18:22:00.000-05:00

12:00. You're the problem with government workers. I wish you would get fired! You keep talking about how much you work.....my ass! You're probably one of the slackers that holds down a shovel every day. We in the privated sector can't do that.

Your job needs to be cut!

My compensation package should not be restrained o...

2008-09-05T00:00:00.000-05:00

My compensation package should not be restrained or rolled back. My workload has increased WAY faster than my paycheck over the last several years. I am not ashamed to take the pay raise I get every year (whoopee...3% this year)nor do I feel it's unfair. If you want to cut my wages, then you can also cut my workload. If not, back off. That's the appropriate protection my union affords me.

...most of the warnings voiced about public-employ...

2008-09-04T16:57:00.000-05:00

...most of the warnings voiced about public-employee unions have proven accurate. Political leaders and labor experts predicted that government-employee unions would use their power over public services to win contracts with work rules far more generous and undemanding than in the private sector; and that without the restraints on salaries and benefits that the free marketplace imposes on private

YOUR standards don't matter. YOU are not my boss....

2008-09-04T13:02:00.000-05:00

YOUR standards don't matter. YOU are not my boss. My supervisors decide if my effort is adequate. I am happy to report they think it is, so you can stop worrying about me and concentrate on your own job performance.

9:14, as my taxes pay for your employment, I may h...

2008-09-04T12:12:00.000-05:00

9:14, as my taxes pay for your employment, I may have higher standards than others. In any event, if you work hard for a full day, we have no problem. If you slack off and try to avoid work, well then its time to step-up or step-out.

Happy belated labor day!

So you mean to tell me, 707, that you don't have a...

2008-09-03T21:14:00.000-05:00

So you mean to tell me, 707, that you don't have any slackers in your line of work? I agree with you....those who don't work hard enough should be dealt with, but come one, people who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

"City workers work their asses off to provide for ...

2008-09-03T07:07:00.000-05:00

"City workers work their asses off to provide for this great city."

GREAT!!...as well you should. You are not paid to lean on shovels.

As far as your comment "Are there city workers that slack? Sure there are."

If that occurs supervisors are not doing their jobs if they allow that to continue. Those that are slackers should be disciplined.

And that's all it's ever been. Are there city wor...

2008-09-02T17:48:00.000-05:00

And that's all it's ever been. Are there city workers that slack? Sure there are. Just like there are in your job, or any job. Some people just don't put forth the effort.

But don't let the few bad apples that exist everywhere put a bad name on city workers. City workers work their asses off to provide for this great city. We are proud of it just like you are.

Anonymous said... "I am going to work exactly as h...

2008-09-02T07:24:00.000-05:00

Anonymous said...
"I am going to work exactly as hard after you cut the jobs as I do now. Eight hours and I go home."

That is all we want...no slackoff, no shovel leaning, good hard labor for a days pay.

Now happy labor day and get back to work!

I am going to work exactly as hard after you cut t...

2008-09-01T22:56:00.000-05:00

I am going to work exactly as hard after you cut the jobs as I do now. Eight hours and I go home.

The “Victim Witness Coordinator" position may be t...

2008-08-29T12:54:00.000-05:00

The “Victim Witness Coordinator" position may be the first position cut, but I'm betting it won't be the last.

As for ending your shift, that's great. Work 8 hours, give 8 hours of hard labor and all is good. Slack off and "lean on the shovel" and face discipline.

Very simple.

Cut the jobs, don't raise the taxes.

There is only so much work that can be done in a 4...

2008-08-25T13:16:00.000-05:00

There is only so much work that can be done in a 40 hour week. So if you want to cut jobs, go ahead. Unless the city wants to pay me overtime, I clock out at 3 o'clock on Friday regardless of how much work still needs to be done.

The idle threats of job cuts continue. But if the city is going to cut jobs, it will be through attrition, not laying off workers.

Guaranteed.

Seems the editorial in the Northwestern today is b...

2008-08-24T08:58:00.000-05:00

Seems the editorial in the Northwestern today is basically suggesting the same thing I’ve been saying… “Cut jobs, don’t raise taxes”.

The editorial goes on to say OPD will be cutting the “Victim Witness Coordinator” to help make up for the across the board 2.75% wage/benefit increase to OPD employees.

The editorial indicates citizens should complete the survey and return it to

1:52 is clearly a city UNION worker.The reason we ...

2008-08-23T09:37:00.000-05:00

1:52 is clearly a city UNION worker.

The reason we have so many problems in our public sector areas today. Schools, cities, counties there is no difference, they all have union workers who feel entitled and always want more money from the taxpayer even in these times when taxpayers are having trouble supporting their own families.

I'm saddened to read 1:52's comments. It's no won...

2008-08-23T00:14:00.000-05:00

I'm saddened to read 1:52's comments. It's no wonder there is apathy in elections.

There you have it ladies and gentleman, 1:52 says you the citizens are not the boss. Lord have mercy!

BTW CJ, you were correct. I did not see your comme...

2008-08-23T00:10:00.000-05:00

BTW CJ, you were correct. I did not see your comment on ONW. I watched the thread for a day or two and when there wasn't a response, I quit checking.

Thanks for posting it here.

KM

It took a bit but I found the resolution that I wa...

2008-08-23T00:08:00.000-05:00

It took a bit but I found the resolution that I was talking about. The background on this particular situation is the two Jefferson properties were owned by the same individual. They were purchased in order to acquire a commercial property on the corner and neither house was inhabitable. The city bought the properties and saved him the trouble and expense of tearing them down. Reality was, he

"the comment didn't transfer so I will post a copy...

2008-08-22T21:58:00.000-05:00

"the comment didn't transfer so I will post a copy here..."

I will transfer mine here too just in case you hadn't seen it in the ONW.

kmonte-

I am curious about your comments and their personalization rather than problems with the process.

Could you provide some backround source data in reference to the chief planner "blew her budget on

The editorial in the Northwestern today summed it ...

2008-08-22T20:26:00.000-05:00

The editorial in the Northwestern today summed it up. Many city employees have a cavalier approach to their jobs, and the city taxpayers they are hired to serve. I can only hope our new CM can turn this tide around and get a service minded culture built back into city hall and all the departments. I think some of this comes from the union based thinking that "no matter how bad I do my job you

The citizens are not the boss in the sense that th...

2008-08-22T13:52:00.000-05:00

The citizens are not the boss in the sense that they have direct control over city employees. The city employees work for everyone who lives in Oshkosh, but to term the residents the "boss" is a misrepresentation.

By living in the city, you have the right to cast a vote on election day. You can lobby city councilors for a specific change, but even city councilors do not have direct

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