Officials Strike in La?

[HLin NC]

Now is not a good time to be asking for a raise. Our state is facing a $4 billion shortfall in the budget and are to the point of threatening to cut teachers. Some of it is pure politics but there aren't too many more places to cut.

[JRutledge]

It might not be a good time, but unless they want just anyone to work those games, then I suggest they revisit their pay structure. This is not a cheap endeavor as it used to be.

Peace

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Now is not a good time to be asking for a raise. Our state is facing a $4 billion shortfall in the budget and are to the point of threatening to cut teachers. Some of it is pure politics but there aren't too many more places to cut.

Officials have the same right to loosely organize as a group of independent contractors and decide whether to work or not work the games. Supply and demand at work.

None of these organized activities seem to work, though, because there will be a significant number of officials who will see this as their opportunity to improve their standing in the state by walking on the backs of those who sit out.

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Officials have the same right to loosely organize as a group of independent contractors and decide whether to work or not work the games. Supply and demand at work.

None of these organized activities seem to work, though, because there will be a significant number of officials who will see this as their opportunity to improve their standing in the state by walking on the backs of those who sit out.

It could if the "right" officials do this. Just read the article I posted. Many individuals think the JV officials stink. So let them have second-tier officials say enough and I bet the "right" thing happens and they will change their tune. I have seen it personally without a so-called strike or organized action. But I agree, it is probably not going to work out that way.

Peace

[HLin NC]

Officials have the same right to loosely organize

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

[Rich]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

And while certain coaches may be vocal and complain about the individuals who will work the games, local school that do a lot of the hiring (around here all non-conference games and all subvarsity) are just looking to fill slots and don't really care as long as those slots are filled.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

And while certain coaches may be vocal and complain about the individuals who will work the games, local school that do a lot of the hiring (around here all non-conference games and all subvarsity) are just looking to fill slots and don't really care as long as those slots are filled.

But not all states work that way. Schools here don't hire or contract with anyone. A local booking agent assigns all games in our 40 HS area. Here, if a local association decided to go on strike, the schools would have no recourse.

The question is, how are games assigned in Louisiana? Looks like their system is similiar to ours. $31 a game is ****ing ridiculous.

Under the comments, crazycat99 wrote:

Once the officials show that they actually know HOW to properly officiate a game, perhaps they will receive more money. Most of the officiating I have seen in recent years is pitiful, if not downright criminal.

Well now's the time dip$hit! Go out there and show them how it's done!

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by HLin NC

Considering we argue over wing signals, beanbag colors, and whether to wear black shorts or white shorts, then what length of sock to wear with the shorts, I'd hold out 0 hope for a show of solidarity in a "work stoppage"

There is a difference between arguing over bean bags, then arguing over what pay is just in a very specific area. We never argue over these things about bean bags, it is up to the crew. And when folks want to do something, they do what the top crews do.

Peace

[johnnyg08]

If you top officials strike, you might have a chance...but where I live, there are plenty of quality officials waiting in the wings for a chance...solidarity would never work in our area.

[BktBallRef]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

If you top officials strike, you might have a chance...but where I live, there are plenty of quality officials waiting in the wings for a chance...solidarity would never work in our area.

Here, if the local association walked out and you decided to work games, you could forget ever working another game once the dispute was settled. That's one thing I'm 100% sure of.