tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3260121866767246889..comments2024-03-18T21:53:54.073-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Northampton County Gives NonUnion Workers a 4.5% Christmas PresentBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85577890238753708102015-12-06T22:57:55.946-05:002015-12-06T22:57:55.946-05:00Since I was forced to join the union I am now paid...Since I was forced to join the union I am now paid less than a non union employee one pay grade lower than I am. I'm happy you got a raise, but don't think it's been great for most unions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39834780704165839212015-12-06T08:28:28.531-05:002015-12-06T08:28:28.531-05:00Thank you council, Bernie, Mr. Kraft and Mr. Parso...Thank you council, Bernie, Mr. Kraft and Mr. Parsons, Cathy Kromer and Joe J., and all those who attended the meeting. Non-Union staff have been passed over for years. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7798235866642605332015-12-05T20:25:18.772-05:002015-12-05T20:25:18.772-05:00Felons are banned from PA casinosFelons are banned from PA casinosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30403584389413640062015-12-05T18:50:37.325-05:002015-12-05T18:50:37.325-05:00Jim Gregory has never been a gambler, he's a p...Jim Gregory has never been a gambler, he's a poker player there's a huge difference which was touched upon in a Robert Redford movie where the protagonist goes to Cuba.<br /><br />I've seen Jim lay down the second nut flush on multiple occasions and be spot on, he's a gifted hold me player and will destroy the 2-5 NL games at sands when released. Expect to see him in the 10-25 NL game on Tuesday when his bankroll has grown sufficiently.Sands Poker Dealernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14425594059191506672015-12-05T08:53:26.817-05:002015-12-05T08:53:26.817-05:004:42. People always flock to support a woman beate...4:42. People always flock to support a woman beater and stalker with a gambling problemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11618795443142998782015-12-05T04:42:43.591-05:002015-12-05T04:42:43.591-05:00Jim Gregory is political royalty in Bethlehem. Whe...Jim Gregory is political royalty in Bethlehem. When he returns from his exile, he will determine his next move politically. He may opt out and become a radio host with his own blog on local and national issue.<br />He can go for any office he chooses. Whatever he runs for he will be considered a favorite. He will have the backing of many people/ he will also have the Unity-Pac to back him up. He could have come home sooner but he stuck to his principles and refused to admit to something he didn't believe. He choose confinement over freedom, a testament to his character.<br /><br />If he feels John Brown has not lived up to his promises, Mr. Gregory may well run for county executive and would easily win in 20917. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31690472664064370202015-12-04T19:58:27.971-05:002015-12-04T19:58:27.971-05:00Your silence on the Islamic Terrorist Attack in Sa...Your silence on the Islamic Terrorist Attack in San Bernardino, California, is deafening, BO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69100224499196179382015-12-04T14:49:05.175-05:002015-12-04T14:49:05.175-05:00Jim Gregory does not even own property in NORCO. H...Jim Gregory does not even own property in NORCO. His legal residence is in state prison where we all hop that you find comfortable when you get thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39329137335496583482015-12-04T14:47:20.581-05:002015-12-04T14:47:20.581-05:00He thinks that it is as foolish as it soundsHe thinks that it is as foolish as it soundsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88755243401268481642015-12-04T13:11:45.807-05:002015-12-04T13:11:45.807-05:00How does Kenny Kraft feel about Jim Gregory gettin...How does Kenny Kraft feel about Jim Gregory getting back in the mix?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81193579307032861542015-12-04T08:34:05.301-05:002015-12-04T08:34:05.301-05:00That does not trouble me greatly. Although I have ...That does not trouble me greatly. Although I have no regard for Allen, I am very leery of interfering with an exempt employee. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61052684932027557832015-12-04T08:32:03.220-05:002015-12-04T08:32:03.220-05:00At least Cathy Allen's ridiculous $8K raise wa...At least Cathy Allen's ridiculous $8K raise was de-funded. Don't be surprised if Brown sticks his finger in council's eye by transferring money from another line item to continue her current level of pay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-946206214735157302015-12-04T08:30:00.997-05:002015-12-04T08:30:00.997-05:00eliminate 200 employees and then one might conside...eliminate 200 employees and then one might consider another pay raise. The union pukes are at this very minute plotting for another raise in 2017Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77367114577825044152015-12-04T08:18:16.614-05:002015-12-04T08:18:16.614-05:00There will be not Cadillac tax. That was a smoke s...There will be not Cadillac tax. That was a smoke screen to get everyone worried. The county's plan does not fall into that category. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72947893940520822172015-12-04T07:22:42.655-05:002015-12-04T07:22:42.655-05:00It was a victory for all non-Union staff. Let'...It was a victory for all non-Union staff. Let's not forget what happened in 2015 with the health insurance increase as well as zero raise. The 4.5 percent really equals out to a 2.25 percent increase for past two years and workers are still and a net loss because of the huge increase in co insurance. <br />@7:17 in the coming months when your republican run Congress get rid of the Cadillac tax on health care I am sure then you will support Brown hanging the insurance back to what it was in 2014! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68299561619308653172015-12-04T07:17:13.629-05:002015-12-04T07:17:13.629-05:00what a waste. Don't come back next year with y...what a waste. Don't come back next year with you cry baby attitudesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6061534095039736522015-12-04T03:56:30.435-05:002015-12-04T03:56:30.435-05:00Our conservative county councilmen let us down aga...Our conservative county councilmen let us down again. So much for fiscal responsibility. Might as well vote for the Democrats. <br />At least they are honest about their tax and spend policies. These guys really lied to the people who voted for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com