I can't pass up an opportunity to put in a piece about Mr.Mica's good buddy Mr. Gerry Berry.
Gerry Berry points out that an advantage a private contractor has is he can fire an undesirable employee much quicker. Well, if the hiring process was improved so that so-called undesirable employee was never part of the workforce that would not be an issue. So, Mr.Berry, what other benefits does having a private contractor add? Oh, yes, that's right! Reduced workers compensation, revenue sharing with the Airport Commissions and Re-election campaign contributions.
If we have left anything out, please inform us.
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
What drugs are John Mica taking?
The announcement from TSA that they will not be adding any additional airports to the SPP head count has Rep. John Mica angry. According to him, "nearly every positive security innovation since the beginning of TSA has come from the contractor screening program." Err, Mr. Mica, name one!
This has Mr.Mica saying that he will call for an investigation. Will his investigation gloss over the fact that it costs 9 to 10% more to have private contractors perform the same services? Will he also conveniently overlook the re-election campaign contributions and revenue sharing with the Airport Commissions?
Mr.Mica states that the TSA was never meant to become this giant 62,000 plus workforce. His solution? Just have TSA manage the private contractor screening processes. So, it will be 20,000 TSA oversight managers watching over the 42,000 private contractor employees. Is this not still a 62,000 member workforce? The only difference is the 42,000 private contractor workforce will cost you 9 to 10% more. Why would the Obama Administration want to increase expenditures when they don't have to?
Let's call for an investigation of Mr.John Mica and his backroom deals! Let's expose the real reasons for this call for opting out. What say you, my Brothers and Sisters!
This has Mr.Mica saying that he will call for an investigation. Will his investigation gloss over the fact that it costs 9 to 10% more to have private contractors perform the same services? Will he also conveniently overlook the re-election campaign contributions and revenue sharing with the Airport Commissions?
Mr.Mica states that the TSA was never meant to become this giant 62,000 plus workforce. His solution? Just have TSA manage the private contractor screening processes. So, it will be 20,000 TSA oversight managers watching over the 42,000 private contractor employees. Is this not still a 62,000 member workforce? The only difference is the 42,000 private contractor workforce will cost you 9 to 10% more. Why would the Obama Administration want to increase expenditures when they don't have to?
Let's call for an investigation of Mr.John Mica and his backroom deals! Let's expose the real reasons for this call for opting out. What say you, my Brothers and Sisters!
Good Luck!
As most should know by now, Covenant is prepping for the upcoming opening of Terminal 2. And part of that prep work is getting enough leads and supervisors ready for that deadline. To be fair, most of the recent promotions were actually commendable. Let's hope they keep that going for this next round of promotions. Then again, knowing the powers that be, they just won't be able to resist themselves in promoting someone's boyfriend or girlfriend.
If you're taking the plunge and going to apply, we wish each and every one of you the best of luck. Just remember always to say yes and never question the omniscient management team of Covenant Aviation Security. After all, they have to make certain we all know who's the boss. As if that wasn't patently clear!
If you're taking the plunge and going to apply, we wish each and every one of you the best of luck. Just remember always to say yes and never question the omniscient management team of Covenant Aviation Security. After all, they have to make certain we all know who's the boss. As if that wasn't patently clear!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
SPP is Coming to an End!
Sort of. John Pistole, the head honcho of TSA sent out a memo to TSA announcing the end of the SPP. The catch? The 16 current airports that are part of the SPP, which yes would include SFO, aren't becoming federalized. Pistole is just not allowing anymore airports to become privatized "...unless a clear and substantial advantage to do so emerges in the future." Whatever that means!
That statement just reeks of some bureaucratic loop hole that might be used in the future. Stop being an organization of half measures. Either eliminate it entirely or let it continue. Sheesh!
Needless to say, the head of AFGE (the big government union that is currently seeking to represent the TSA workforce) is tickled pink over this prospect.
The burning question for all of us at SFO is what will this mean for us in the future? Will we ever become federal? I'm sure if the SFO Airport Commission has any say in the matter, that will never happen. After all, it's got to be nice getting all of those kickbacks from Gerry Berry and company for allowing Covenant to remain there. And what will this mean for Representative Mica (a pal of Berry's) for his quest to convert more airports to private? Only time will tell.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tsa-union-applauds-ending-of-airport-privatization-program-114846074.html
UPDATE:
Here's Fox News' report on the matter:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/29/tsa-expand-private-screening-program-airports/
That statement just reeks of some bureaucratic loop hole that might be used in the future. Stop being an organization of half measures. Either eliminate it entirely or let it continue. Sheesh!
Needless to say, the head of AFGE (the big government union that is currently seeking to represent the TSA workforce) is tickled pink over this prospect.
The burning question for all of us at SFO is what will this mean for us in the future? Will we ever become federal? I'm sure if the SFO Airport Commission has any say in the matter, that will never happen. After all, it's got to be nice getting all of those kickbacks from Gerry Berry and company for allowing Covenant to remain there. And what will this mean for Representative Mica (a pal of Berry's) for his quest to convert more airports to private? Only time will tell.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tsa-union-applauds-ending-of-airport-privatization-program-114846074.html
UPDATE:
Here's Fox News' report on the matter:
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/01/29/tsa-expand-private-screening-program-airports/
Thursday, January 27, 2011
John Mica Road Show
John Mica, the Fl. Congressman who recently did some (blowhard) marketing for the screening partnership program, is reportedly planning a joint town hall meeting with Senator Barbara Boxer in Los Angeles.
Johnny Purse Strings and Sen. Boxer will avail themselves on the subject of "transportation". While John heads a committee in the House, Babs has the purse strings on the Senate side. Republicans and Democrats working together. To benefit their contributors no doubt! To show his eagerness to work with Barbara Boxer, may I suggest Johnny Purse Strings wear a purple tie?
Johnny Purse Strings and Sen. Boxer will avail themselves on the subject of "transportation". While John heads a committee in the House, Babs has the purse strings on the Senate side. Republicans and Democrats working together. To benefit their contributors no doubt! To show his eagerness to work with Barbara Boxer, may I suggest Johnny Purse Strings wear a purple tie?
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