Tire Slashing 101

[digitalcb]

Go ahead. Slash a tire. You'll be there all day. Try it. </p>

Nobody "Slashes Tires" who knows what they're doing. Talk to your union buddies and they will tell you that you have to punch a hole in the side wall to make a tire go flat; either that or cut off the valve stem.

Cutting off the valve stem makes a lot of noise all at once so your good union radicals carry ice picks.

I came out of Ryan's on Hixson Pike one day in the 1980's and had four flat tires; Holes in the sidewall. When the Roll-Off pulled out with my Blazer eight men cheered from across the street. </p>

They had followed me all the way from Central Soya on Amnicola to Ryans on Hixson Pike.

I made a killing on that. Central Soya had a labor lock-out and I was doing non-union construction and maintenance during the lock-out and they rewarded me handsomely for my troubles. Just my luck the plant engineer was riding with me that day and he took it personal

I wish they'd "Slashed" my tires every day</p>

 

[TheMacDaddy]

I like Unions... Hopefully they'll make a come back soon.

 

[Hook1]

A few select "radicals" doesn't make a Union bad. I am a Union 175 member and know some more on here. I've never heard of such behavior but there haven't been any strikes or anything in my time. I appreciate LU 175 and NECA IBEW for my training and preparation for the electrical field.

 

[Guest]

The IBEW has more integrity than all the others combined. They are certainly an exception to most of the labor unions.
JMHO

 

[TritonAL186]

Unions aren't bad, but some of the people running them are and some members , too. It's just like " there is nothing wrong with this world, just some of the people in it that screw it up. emoLaugh

 

[dhpro]

sounds to me like you got what you ask for .

 

[Guest]

Sounds to me like a bunch of cowards. Not man enough to face somebody they disagree with so they trash his car.

 

[dhpro]

lock outs and strikes two different things and it could have and should have been took care of differently .(car was inosent ) good thing about it if he replaced with tires made in america they were made in a union tire shop .glad you proud of what you did the name you wear will allways be s--b most people have some pride but not these people

 

[beetlespin]

dhpro - 12/19/2010 11:24 AM

.(car was inosent ) good thing about it if he replaced with tires made in america they were made in a union tire shop .


I guess this explains why so many tires are being produced in China now... Also, nothing wrong with scabs in my opinion. The jobs should go to the people that want them the most.

 

[Possum]

Yea, that is why we need to stop worrying about Mexicans I guess. You guys are right, I just don't get it.

 

[Guest]

dhpro - 12/19/2010 10:24 AM

lock outs and strikes two different things and it could have and should have been took care of differently .(car was inosent ) good thing about it if he replaced with tires made in america they were made in a union tire shop .glad you proud of what you did the name you wear will allways be s--b most people have some pride but not these people

I crossed a picket line for three weeks when our shop went on strike a few years ago. The company had lots of jobs that had delivery deadlines. I was proud to help keep the company in business. I was proud to be able to continue feeding my family. I was proud to be able to keep the roof over my family's head. I suppose you union boys could call me a scab with no pride. I do have pride. The kind of pride that puts my loved ones first. Not the misguided kind if pride that forces my family to do without for some selfish principle. I witnessed first hand what union pride will get you. Repossession, foodstamps, bankruptcy, divorce etc.
Yup that there is some real good pride. Emorolleyes

 

[Possum]

Glad you and your family looked out for yourself, glad it worked out for you, your wife, and kids. How is that going by the way? Maybe people should just look out for themselves. However, I could not look my peers in the eyes, I am just not built like you are cheez.

 

[beetlespin]

I just can't figure you out possum. What did cheez do by going to work while others were on strike? I for one feel a sense of appreciation for the company I work for and a sense of pride in what I do for them. I can't imagine actually going on strike or neglecting my duties. If I ever get to the point that I feel like I need to strike I will just go find another job.

 

[Possum]

Cheez looked out for himself. Took pride in taking care of family. People take care of family in different ways I guess. Like I said, sometimes you have to pick sides.

 

[Buoy-Master]

Thumbs up Cheez!

 

[Guest]

That is where you are dead wrong possum. I never looked out for myself. I looked out for my family first.
I was raised to take care of business at home first. Give a man a days work for a days pay. If I no longer liked the pay or benefits that I agreed to work for then I found something better, gave notice and left. Just so you know possum it has worked out quite well for me and my family. Even though I am divorced from the mother of my children I can say with pride that they never did without anything they ever needed. My oldest graduated from college 3 years ago and has a successful career in nursing. The youngest will graduate this spring with honors. She wants to be a teacher. I hope and pray to God that she never gets brainwashed by the NEA or GEA or whatever teacher union into believing their liberal propaganda.

 

[Possum]

I hope she does not either, she should work for free and be proud she has a job. YOU RAISED HER RIGHT. She will be a good non union employee. Thumbs up! Starting to get it. Just need to be on other side.

 

[TightlineT]

digitalcb - 12/17/2010 12:30 AM



 Go ahead.  Slash a tire.  You'll be there all day. Try it.  </p>

Nobody "Slashes Tires" who knows what they're doing.  Talk to your union buddies and they will tell you that you have to punch a hole in the side wall to make a tire go flat; either that or cut off the valve stem. 

Cutting off the valve stem makes a lot of noise all at once so your good union radicals carry ice picks.

I came out of Ryan's on Hixson Pike one day in the 1980's and had four flat tires;  Holes in the sidewall.  When the Roll-Off pulled out with my Blazer eight men cheered from across the street.  </p>

They had followed me all the way from Central Soya on Amnicola to Ryans on Hixson Pike.

I made a killing on that. Central Soya had a labor lock-out and I was doing non-union construction and maintenance during the lock-out and they rewarded me handsomely for my troubles. Just my luck the plant engineer was riding with me that day and he took it personal

I wish they'd "Slashed" my tires every day</p>

First of all, I hate that you had to buy a set of tires - I always hate to go to the tire store. Second, I hate that you STARTED this post and apparently are experiencing anxiety all the way back to the 80's as you describe. Third, I don't know how you would know that cutting off a valve stem makes a lot of noise, since apparently you are not a good union radical - and that is your right to the end and maybe you are right, "who knows?"....Fourth, I'm a union member and you taught me that cutting a valve stem makes a lot of noise - I doubt I'll ever need to know, but thanks anyway for the information - I guess I'm not a union radical. Fifth, I don't think I've ever threatened or done any harm to any person that did not believe in the union ways - if I have, I offer my apologies at this time. Sixth, not all unions are the same... Seventh, if I need to take care of business, it won't be from across the street as I agree was wrong above. Eighth, all that money you earned was dirty, after all, Mama always told us that money was dirty!!!

I am a member of IBEW here in Chattanooga and while everything we do may not be perfect, I only know one thing that is... emoAngel I just wish that people would quit stereotyping everyone. Just cause you are in a union or not in a union does not makeyou a good or bad person - in my case, I'm very fortunate. I know of NO ONE that has done anything mallicios to another person from our plant - whether they are union or not. Unions don't necessarily make you lazy - fact is, I'm pretty sure that me "and many of my union radicals" can hold our own with a lot of folks. I just wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and hopefully I will see you on the water soon.....Jim

 

[digitalcb]

dhpro - 12/18/2010 11:26 AM sounds to me like you got what you ask for .

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Yes I did. </p>

Three million dollars in cost-plus work and I retired at 53 years old to a fully paid for home and 25 acre farm and a comfortable lifestyle from fixed income investments.
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This "Scab" has healed nicely.
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[digitalcb]

TightlineT - 12/20/2010 1:47 AM

digitalcb - 12/17/2010 12:30 AM



I wish they'd "Slashed" my tires every day</p>

First of all, I hate that you had to buy a set of tires - I always hate to go to the tire store. Second, I hate that you STARTED this post and apparently are experiencing anxiety all the way back to the 80's as you describe. Jim

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Odd to see "Pride" ("I wish they'd "Slashed" my tires every day") equated with "anxiety".</p>

My girlfriend was a member of of IBEW and her father is one of my best friends and an electrical contractor and a NECA member. It is not about unions it is about people. </p>

Of course there is always the Chattanooga IBEW Local 175 Business Administrator (BA) who set fire to his own office to destroy incriminating records of his embezzlement of union funds.</p>

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On a final note: Go to Village Tires in Cleveland. They are a great family operation. When they quote you a price, that is the price: tire, tax, disposal fee, mounting, balancing etc.. Some other "Boys" nickle and dime you, not Village.
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