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Originally posted by socalblue1
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Originally posted by MrB
It was stated that the AMLU enetered into the same type of behavior that they are asking us not to, and I want to ask Jason to clarrify why they did what they did and how is it different.
How was the AMLU replacing guys in '99 different, yes they resigned, but you knew what they were trying to do and the AMLU hurt the MLB guys fight for a better situation for themselves.
Now, they AMLU guys are going to work for less than the MLB guys asked for to do the World Classic. Isn't that being a Scab of sorts, doing the same job for less?
The AMLU should probably just ingnore us am. guys, but if they are asking for our support, shouldn't they try to clarrify these types of questions?
I realize some will say they had no choice, but they did, you always do.
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1. In 1999 THERE WAS NO AMLU. MiLB umpires were not represented by AMLU until 200/2001.
2. MLB & MiLB had a contract to supply AAA umpires for fill-in duties. The was NO STRIKE - the MLB umpires resigned, leaving the AAA umpires no choice - work or be terminated by MiLB.
3. Others have posted about the WBC. MLB umpires (WUA) could not reach an agreement with MLB. AMLU did reach an agreement witn MLB to staff the small number of games (This has been in the works for quite some time).
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Your point number 2 doesn't address the issue of the MiLB guys knew what the WUA was doing with the resignation strategy, and they decided to CYA instead of unite with their bretheren, that helped them so much and did all sorts of stuff for them, and all the things the MiLB guys do for Am. Umpires. Just an observation!