Will they get it right this time?

Bid lines are scheduled to be previewed next week; will our wonderful management team fall flat on their faces once again?

It should not be that hard to figure out a schedule, just look at how many people are shifted around each and every day and to where.

That part may be beyond the capabilities of our mental midgets. We seem to have collected all the available village idiots and made them an offer that they could not refuse. At some point, after so many failed attempts to get it right, the axe should fall. But, as we all know, that rarely happens to the chosen ones.

Let's try something new! How about using a suggestion box in the EAC for our opinions and helpful suggestions? Let's ask the boots on the ground for some help, after all, we are the ones who have to live through the shortcomings and shortsightedness. This way you could shift the blame on us, because you will never give us any credit for anything good that happens around here.

As usual, we will be judging your efforts and voicing our opinions. Prove to us that our criticism is unwarranted and that you can learn from your mistakes.

100% SOP ALL THE TIME!

Let's be honest folks. Our CBA doesn't grant us a whole lot of power in terms of resolving issues that we have with Covenant management. So where is our true power? That power lies within the SOP itself, the very thing we use on a day to day basis to perform our jobs.

So what does that mean? Well, it's simple really. Instead of taking short cuts with your verbiage, say the entire speech. Instead of trying to clear an image in a split second, take your time on the X-Ray so that you can be assured that that image is indeed clear. If you're not 100% certain that that bag is clear, then call a bag check. Instead of trying to do a hand wand or a pat down lightning quick, take your time. Assure yourself and the flying public that that individual is indeed clear of prohibited items.

This seems simple and it's probably easier said than done. Look at it this way. What personal incentive is it for you to do all of that at a Speedy Gonzalez rate? Do you get a bigger pay in January? Do you get a bigger bonus? We all know the answer to all of those questions.

So why do we continue to go at breakneck-speeds? If you do so, they're just going to move you to another checkpoint or bag room! Take your time. Follow the SOP 100% ALL THE TIME! If we do so, management will be forced to recognize and respect us. And I think that's what we're asking for the most part.

That's what has been so frustrating lately. Especially with this rebid, they didn't even have the decency just to say to us, "Hey, we screwed up. We're sorry. Please forgive us." But they couldn't even do that. And the reason is that they don't respect us and or they think we're completely stupid.

Either way, it's time that they be forced to respect us. And the only way we're ultimately going to accomplish that is if we make those wait times noticeably longer. And the best way to do that is perform SOP 100% ALL THE TIME!

Where are the cockroaches?

Have any of you ever experienced a cockroach infested place? If you hve then you know what it's like. They're always around and can seem to survive anything you throw at them. The only thing that seems to get them to run away is when you shine a light on them. Of course that doesn't get rid of them, but it at least gets them out of sight.

Well, that seems to be the case with CAS management. Ever since the announcement of the rebid they seem to be hiding. They only come out of their crevices these days when they have to and only for a short period of time. Hell, they don't even show up for LEO calls anymore.

So where are they? Of course we know that they're hiding because they want to avoid having to confront us. Well, it's time for them to man up. Show your face and face the firing squad CAS management!

More Rebid Troubles

More and more reports are coming in that they're begging and pleading for people to do over time. This doesn't compute since this rebid was supposed to fix these issues.

We have also heard from a supervisor that CAS management was indeed reprimanded by TSA for the last bid. This is also partially the reason CAS management went on a supervisor killing....errr....suspending spree.

So we leave you with one other food for thought. When was the last time you saw a CAS manager???

Rebid problems already?

Early reports are coming in saying that there are already problems with the rebid (big surprise, huh?). Apparently the SCC was begging people to do overtime on Saturday and Sunday. And apparently some of the supervisors from the SCC were already lamenting this rebid. It's also been reported that pier B is short everyday.

We can't say that we're really surprised. It doesn't seem as though they'll ever get this whole scheduling thing figured out. Once again, it's time for management to tell us what exactly they have to do in order to get fired. Here at Security First @ SFO are in agreement with others in stating that it is time for the higher ups to clean house. The first on the chopping block needs to be Donnie Filbert followed by Terence Cunningham.

Enough is enough!

Hello to everyone that hopefully reads this blog. This is in the beginning stages and we hope to get all sorts of feedback from all of you. This blog is here for those that do not want to join Facebook. Most everything here will be on there. But keep in mind that the group on Facebook is by invitation only. If you would like to comment here, you can remain anonymous, but keep in mind that the usual rules apply: No profanity, no defamation of individuals or their beliefs. On to the rest of this post...

Enough is enough in regards to CAS and the management team there. They do not respect us and we need to stop sitting back and just taking it! This rebid is the final straw.

That's why we're calling on all of you to practice Security First @ SFO! No more shortcuts! Give CAS management what they want: ABOVE AND BEYOND! Remember, you can not go above and beyond quickly. That takes time!

Our goal should not be to clear the lines or the bags in the bag room as quickly as possible. We should all be practicing Security First.

Take your time with your X-Ray images. 5 to 10 seconds on every single image should be a minimum. 20 to 40 seconds for every single ticket at TDC! We are not retail clerks trying to check people out in the 10 items or less lane.

As a reminder, absolutely NO SSI should be discussed on here in any shape, form or matter. So keep all of the discussions about procedures in general terms.

Let's do this guys!