tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post8511451469782152752..comments2023-10-25T04:44:35.462-04:00Comments on Rather Than Working: So what is the requisite number of idle workers at a road construction site?Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-26002716717142422672009-11-06T23:13:51.502-05:002009-11-06T23:13:51.502-05:00I'll let that pass, because, sad but true, tha...I'll let that pass, because, sad but true, that gets to the heart of the issue. Whenever you see a bunch of men standing around a manhole looking like they're doing nothing, union rules usually have something to do with it.dr sardonicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198551434246302063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-6619485442248825732009-11-06T18:33:44.188-05:002009-11-06T18:33:44.188-05:00Doc, said with humor: Damn Unions!Doc, said with humor: Damn Unions!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-76772921722616538292009-11-06T18:31:28.541-05:002009-11-06T18:31:28.541-05:00This was on the day shift, not long after I first ...This was on the day shift, not long after I first started with the water department. Back then, trainees worked wherever they needed an extra man for the day; that way you got to learn a variety of jobs. I was assigned to a periodic maintenance crew that day, and we were assisting another crew working on a burnt-up pump at a sewer station, about 30 feet underground. Confined space regulations restricted the number of men who could go below ground at one time. Mechanics aren't allowed to touch electronic equipment, electricians aren't allowed to turn valves, etc. You get the picture.dr sardonicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198551434246302063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-30232157790087993072009-11-05T18:51:45.927-05:002009-11-05T18:51:45.927-05:00Doc, you're on the night shift! How many slac...Doc, you're on the night shift! How many slackers are on days?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411527807049220749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-65937085697951262922009-11-05T18:47:11.189-05:002009-11-05T18:47:11.189-05:00At my place of employment, the most I've seen ...At my place of employment, the most I've seen is nine.dr sardonicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198551434246302063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34867261.post-27659827417206689212009-11-04T15:18:20.176-05:002009-11-04T15:18:20.176-05:00They could probably use a few more guys leaning on...They could probably use a few more guys leaning on shovels, but times are tough.fermicathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912496005011895707noreply@blogger.com