Walton Deputies To Unionize.

[Alicia Leonard]

OK, thanks for that info. "Deputies" is a catch all word. I still bet my money on my hunch. But, I've been wrong before... rarely.

Haven't we all I'm just a reporter, not the Truth-o meter But I did ask the question twice and I printed the response I received As far as the B.s notation, I believe you can reach Mr. Miller and ask him yourself

 

[Andy A]

al, once again, a nice article. But from all the posts I've read in this thread, it would seem to me the new sheriff should be given a chance to talk to his personnel first hand before any decision is made regarding unionization of the WCSO. I certainly agree with Irisheyes' earlier post regarding how the deputies were contacted. Give Mike Adkinson the right to talk to his troops and explain what his program will be. Then, if the deputies want to vote on a union that is fine. BTW, why don't you interview the new sheriff and get his feelings on the controversial issue? It would make an interesting article.

 

[scooterbug44]

My big problem w/ the whole thing is that after years w/o a union and an appalling (at least IMO) record of employment and staffing issues, the sheriff is suddenly for it and concerned about his employees.

Plus, people are making sure it happens before the new sheriff takes office.

The sketchy meter is really pinging on this one!!!!

 

[Alicia Leonard]

al, once again, a nice article. But from all the posts I've read in this thread, it would seem to me the new sheriff should be given a chance to talk to his personnel first hand before any decision is made regarding unionization of the WCSO. I certainly agree with Irisheyes' earlier post regarding how the deputies were contacted. Give Mike Adkinson the right to talk to his troops and explain what his program will be. Then, if the deputies want to vote on a union that is fine. BTW, why don't you interview the new sheriff and get his feelings on the controversial issue? It would make an interesting article.

Thanks, Andy. All three went on record two weeks ago about the issue. The feeling I got from this last article, from Mr. Millers quotes was that they want to work with the new Sheriff. I will do a follow up with our new Sheriff, but I would like to give him a few days of rest after such a long campaign, before I contact him

WCSO EMPLOYEES EYEING UNIONIZATION AMID CONTROVERY

By ALICIA LEONARD
The upcoming Walton County Sheriff?s Office (WCSO) elections seems to have provided a push among some employees to move toward becoming union members in the Police Benevolent Association (PBA).
Walton County Sheriff Ralph Johnson said he feels that the push for unionization is coming from employees fears over changes by a new administration. Johnson [?]
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[Bob Wells]

Ahhhhhhh, found my happy place

 

[Bob Wells]

Judging from the vote for SWFD commissioners I think people are not comfortable with the foxes guarding the henhouse.:shock:

Idlewind, obviously you are not informed again, we could have endorsed Mr. Abbit, he asked, secondly, Mr. Abbit was an major part of managements negotiations, nobodies leaving SWFD, maybe you need to do some more homework.

As far as Irisheyes comments, some of the anti union deputies were informed it really will be up to you as to when you negotiate. I have also communicated to the pro union deputies this same sentiment, maybe if you would sign a card you could make an impact reference this subject, you are obviously concerned and intelligent, you should become involved in the leadership in spite of some things you have said.

For all of you that think they should wait and this is RJ's slap to the face of the citizen and taxpayers, in the end it is up to the deputies, get use to it. If they vote yes, and the Union is formed it will be up to those folks to make the decisions.

 

[Andy A]

Thanks, Andy. All three went on record two weeks ago about the issue. The feeling I got from this last article, from Mr. Millers quotes was that they want to work with the new Sheriff. I will do a follow up with our new Sheriff, but I would like to give him a few days of rest after such a long campaign, before I contact him

WCSO EMPLOYEES EYEING UNIONIZATION AMID CONTROVERY

By ALICIA LEONARD
The upcoming Walton County Sheriff?s Office (WCSO) elections seems to have provided a push among some employees to move toward becoming union members in the Police Benevolent Association (PBA).
Walton County Sheriff Ralph Johnson said he feels that the push for unionization is coming from employees fears over changes by a new administration. Johnson [?]
Read full post...

Thanks for posting this, al. Somehow I missed it, probably because it was close to our Houston trip. It explains Sheriff-elect Adkinson's position quite ncely and I hope citizens, deputies and yes, even FF2 pay attention to what he had to say. GIVE HIM A CHANCE. You elected him.

 

[Bob Wells]

AA, read all my post.

 

[Andy A]

AA, read all my post.

I've read every post on this situation and I don't agree with your being involved in the politics and uniionization of the sheriff's department. Also, I do note you say waiting until after Jan. 1st is OK. My advice as a taxpayer in Walton County, which I certainly don't expect you to take, is stick to fire department affairs, the sheriff deputies can decide to unionize or not without help from the fire department. (Note al's article where Mike Adkinson says they are a different breed of cat regarding unionization.)

 

[WhoDat1]

I've read every post on this situation and I don't agree with your being involved in the politics and uniionization of the sheriff's department. Also, I do note you say waiting until after Jan. 1st is OK. My advice as a taxpayer in Walton County, which I certainly don't expect you to take, is stick to fire department affairs, the sheriff deputies can decide to unionize or not without help from the fire department. (Note al's article where Mike Adkinson says they are a different breed of cat regarding unionization.)

I welcome my brothers and sisters in public safety(firefighters, paramedics, corrections officers) to weigh in on this issue.....I'm a Deputy AND also a tax payer.....this is a public forum for sowallers....I believe FF2 is a member. If only deputies were posting, there would hardly be any posts at all. They are just READING this page....:roll:

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Many have feared that the involvement of the union would hamper a newly-elected sheriff, but Miller said that this was not the purpose of the union. "We would welcome the involvement of the newly-elected sheriff. We don't know how long it will take to get everything lined up for the vote, so, we hope that the new sheriff can be a part of the process."