We are not the only ones who see through this push by AFGE and NTEU for unionization. It's about time someone put their foot down and said that enough is enough.
Sen. Jim DeMint states, " the decision would benefit "union bosses and Democratic Party coffers" at the expense of American security." This is just a way for the Democratic Party to increase the size of their campaign re-election contributions. Unions are the biggest contributors to the Democratic Party, can you see why? Deals like this are all too common.
A blog dedicated to the TSOs, LTSOs, and BDOs at San Francisco International Airport that work for Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (CAS).
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Democrats - Time to Keep Pushing!
Pistole has come out with his plan for "limited" collective bargaining. Certain Republicans, predictably, are spouting off about it. This is about cash to these Republicans. Nothing gets them pissed off more than watching the competition increase their fundraising capability.
If they get the chance, there will be payback. There is no turning back now. For this reason, Democrats should expand on Pistole's (limited) efforts on behalf of TSOs and introduce legislation to kill the Screening Partnership Program.
Bennie Thompson seems likes too much of a wuss to do it. Maybe a Senator somewhere can get the ball rolling. Even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, it would require the cost-conscious, budget-cutting, deficit-hawking Republicans to vote for the 10% more costly private-screening option. Yes We Can!
If they get the chance, there will be payback. There is no turning back now. For this reason, Democrats should expand on Pistole's (limited) efforts on behalf of TSOs and introduce legislation to kill the Screening Partnership Program.
Bennie Thompson seems likes too much of a wuss to do it. Maybe a Senator somewhere can get the ball rolling. Even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, it would require the cost-conscious, budget-cutting, deficit-hawking Republicans to vote for the 10% more costly private-screening option. Yes We Can!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Because we have been quiet.....
Doesn't mean that we have not been active. It doesn't mean that we have stopped trying to accomplish our goals. We have been working hard behind the scenes. We have not stopped and are continuing to press forward.
For the most part, we had been trying to post something everyday to share our opinions and what you share with us. We will continue to share and update you on our progress.
Thanks once again to all of you who have helped us with your support and input, it is very much appreciated.
For the most part, we had been trying to post something everyday to share our opinions and what you share with us. We will continue to share and update you on our progress.
Thanks once again to all of you who have helped us with your support and input, it is very much appreciated.
TSA to Begin Testing of New AIT Technology
John Pistole announced that TSA will begin pilot testing at three airports, Las Vegas, Reagan National, and Atlanta, new technology for the AIT machines. This new technology will show stick figures that both the Officer and the passenger being screened can see. It's called Automatic Target Recognition (ATR, don't you just love the government's obsession with acronyms?). Think EDS machines for passengers. The computer will identify if there are any anomalies on the passenger. If it doesn't identify any, then it will show no image and the passenger is good to go. Let's hope it's not easy to thwart the technology.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
One More Thought
I just wanted to add on to what Howard posted yesterday. Not only are we not getting paid shift differential, but we're not getting paid additional for Sunday premiums, PASS, or for job collaterals (TSA pays for additional skills and certifications). Gerry Berry has blatantly admitted that we're not getting paid the same as our TSA brethren and sisters by stating that our pay is "very, very close to the feds", even though we are required per ATSA( Aviation Transportation Security Act) to be paid the equivalent or better.
The one question that needs to be asked of John Pistole is this: If he has universally decided that there is no "substantial advantage" to privatizing security at the airports, then why in the hell is he going to allow the current 16 privatized airports to remain privatized? We know that there is a disadvantage, certainly when it comes to cost. So why continue it?
And I'm still trying to figure out where these proponents of privatized security are getting their information about how it is easier to get rid of less desirable Officers! I ask all of you, in the eight years of Covenant Aviation Security's existence at SFO, how many people have been fired for being rude or a lazy worker?
Inquiring minds want to know...
The one question that needs to be asked of John Pistole is this: If he has universally decided that there is no "substantial advantage" to privatizing security at the airports, then why in the hell is he going to allow the current 16 privatized airports to remain privatized? We know that there is a disadvantage, certainly when it comes to cost. So why continue it?
And I'm still trying to figure out where these proponents of privatized security are getting their information about how it is easier to get rid of less desirable Officers! I ask all of you, in the eight years of Covenant Aviation Security's existence at SFO, how many people have been fired for being rude or a lazy worker?
Inquiring minds want to know...
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