Disappointed in AMLU

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

You refer to conversations with FVB9 regarding assigning those guys if they go on strike (Wow, do you think he would turn his back on his friends?). Again, that's not the call that some of us received and I referred to! You were not called to work as a replacement and wrote some smart *** reply without knowing all of the facts. Learn to read, then type...maybe we'll give you a little creedence then. You keep proving that my name is like Viagra to you. I would roll my eyes, but the rest of the board is doing it for me.

Why are you so obsessed with my relationship with Jeff? You act like Jeff is the only person I work for or deal with. Dude, I thought you knew me very well? I would not know what Viagra was like. I do not need such a product. You said it better than I did; your best days are behind you.

Peace

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

My worst days are still better than your best.

You just tripped on your d*ck dude. You couldn't admit that you didn't read the entire post and then sidestepped it again. I don't care which assignor called you about assigning plum pickers. It still isn't what we were discussing. The fact remains, you don't know what you are talking about regarding this strike.

Admit it, you see my name and it gets you foaming at the mouth. Everyone can read and your retorts are getting ridiculous. You are so hell bent on proving that you know more that you fail to read what is written. You should hear what people really say about you. You may think that you are on the inside but it's just a game that they are playing at your expense. It's awfully funny.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

My worst days are still better than your best.

You just tripped on your d*ck dude. You couldn't admit that you didn't read the entire post and then sidestepped it again. I don't care which assignor called you about assigning plum pickers. It still isn't what we were discussing. The fact remains, you don't know what you are talking about regarding this strike.

It is clear that this is way more of an issue for you. I really do not care either way; my income is not based on this strike either way it goes.

Originally Posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

Admit it, you see my name and it gets you foaming at the mouth. Everyone can read and your retorts are getting ridiculous. You are so hell bent on proving that you know more that you fail to read what is written. You should hear what people really say about you. You may think that you are on the inside but it's just a game that they are playing at your expense. It's awfully funny.

My season will be over in about a week. Who cares what people think of my opinion on this?

Peace

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

Did anyone else notice the Rutledge two step?

When you can't answer the query it is best to change the subject. Thanks for the laugh, Jeff. You didn't know it, but your season was finished long ago.

[WhatWuzThatBlue]

NI,
Just so you know...not all amateur umpires are considered independent contractors. In Illinois, that is the predominant view of High School umpires, but many recreational leagues employ a crew of umpires and treat them as employees. Several of the larger house leagues and more than a few village baseball associations have regular staffs that are controlled by boards. They have rights and benefits as such and often have waiting lists to become part of those crews.

The issue that was raised concerning the AMLU pros deciding to reneg on the promise is troubling. While they didn't sign en masse, the statement was issued by the union, posted on their site and distributed to mass media outlets. While I'm certain that individuals have different views from their leadership, it doesn't entitle them to break the offer free from admonishment. They want the benefits of the unions but not the constraints of the situation. Few of us were fooled by the ploy. It bothers me to think that those plum pickers are accepting those assignments. The amateurs didn't turn their backs on them. How would one of them feel if all season long, they consistently graded at the top of their league only to have a WUA crew come in and work the championship series and All Star games? That's right, they would be pissed at someone swooping in and grabbing the glory games.