tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post1457352701330499440..comments2024-02-25T19:47:37.808-05:00Comments on "WE THE PEOPLE": ONE YEAR LATER, WHAT HAS CHANGED?KEVIN BROOKMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06597937634837295016noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-92010801462004441022017-01-10T21:00:03.216-05:002017-01-10T21:00:03.216-05:00I will honest.
Audit the dept with a third party...I will honest. <br />Audit the dept with a third party company. There is not a doubt in my minds that several Lts, capts, and other house mouse personnel probably only put in about 15 minutes worth of actual work in an 8 hr shift. Then my favorite, big take home suvs. Run those miles up when i see one on the weekends cruisin the silas deane highway. Maybe an uber job? <br />Put the special troopers who trip on a banana peel to not go work the streets in patrol and make them take complaints over the phone. Cut some of these buttercup calls and save the troops for the 1080 codes. <br />And who has the tickets to the union debate 50/50 raffle ? Is there a VIP viewing area? Giv'em hell vinni!!!!GG1036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-28620908678165733772017-01-09T17:38:20.571-05:002017-01-09T17:38:20.571-05:00But Mister Brookman, look at the cast of clowns we...But Mister Brookman, look at the cast of clowns we've had in the past on city council and for mayor. These are the same clowns city residents voted for. I'll guarantee you the "complainers" are not city residents. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-78995029459736250522017-01-09T17:10:54.844-05:002017-01-09T17:10:54.844-05:00They all "became" eligible because the w...They all "became" eligible because the wanted the same or comparable pensions to police and firemen without risking their lives or doing nearly 20 years, because of a sense of entitlement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-63962490032152699632017-01-09T13:23:59.341-05:002017-01-09T13:23:59.341-05:00Completely acceptable on all levels if you were th...Completely acceptable on all levels if you were the one who worked in the top 10 most violent cities in America for 20+ years. No health bennies. No COLA. That was the agreed upon contractual agreement. Once again, pensions did NOT make the city broke. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-31589157480187590702017-01-09T13:17:24.038-05:002017-01-09T13:17:24.038-05:00People should've been watching before, not aft...People should've been watching before, not after. And the pensions are for life. Maybe instead of seeking a private sector job back then to make what you thought was big money, you shoulda sought a government job. And once again, that is an old contract. You blew it cry baby. These men and woman earned their pensions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-19855794924975976682017-01-09T12:12:43.134-05:002017-01-09T12:12:43.134-05:00Kevin: Why wouldn't the council and mayors app...Kevin: Why wouldn't the council and mayors approve, their all eligible for the same benefits.They even changed the the pension language to allow Mike Peters to receive a twenty year pension when he wasn't eligible for one when he retired. The twenty year pension was originally for fire and police only, but over the years everybody who worked for the city became eligible. Political appointees with as little as five years became eligible for lifetime health benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-13525790943349231962017-01-09T10:30:05.495-05:002017-01-09T10:30:05.495-05:0010:20am
People should be upset with the incompete...10:20am<br /><br />People should be upset with the incompetent leadership at City Hall that has approved these deals over the years without any concern for the future or the sustainability of lucrative pensions. Police Officers and firefighters can't just create their own pensions, they need to be negotiated and approved by Mayor's and City Council members over the years and that is where the blame should lie for their lack of vision for Hartford's futureKEVIN BROOKMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597937634837295016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-34047326850536766432017-01-09T10:20:48.838-05:002017-01-09T10:20:48.838-05:00This is what frosts people ... "Section 3.6 ...This is what frosts people ... "Section 3.6 Pensions ... 6. Final average pay will be computed on the basis of the employee’s highest three (3) of the last five (5) years earnings and shall include all earnings inclusive of overtime and private duty work."<br /><br />So someone works for 22 years and pays in to their pension at normal rate (8% for 1994 to 1999, etc.), then work excessive hours for the next 3 years and boost the pension to Spell-bound $129,777 levels, far above their regular salary (approx. $90K) and all out of whack to their lifetime pension contributions. Not acceptable on any level. People are watching, they are madder than hell.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-47622316200917361092017-01-08T21:30:25.659-05:002017-01-08T21:30:25.659-05:00Jack Murph would have a heart attack!!!! Guys coll...Jack Murph would have a heart attack!!!! Guys collecting a pension and also earning an hourly wage from the same municipality!!!! Won't happen, the city and liberals don't want to see you even retiring with a livable pension, let alone collect a pension and work for hourly pay. Let the city rot. Eventually the tide will turn again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-47225298171327374492017-01-08T20:49:05.305-05:002017-01-08T20:49:05.305-05:00Vinni for union Prez. Hes got the look in his eye!...Vinni for union Prez. Hes got the look in his eye!!!!!Rendoc xmas hayridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-50214253178526491012017-01-08T20:46:35.236-05:002017-01-08T20:46:35.236-05:00Hey nick ,
Sell me. Why should i vote for you ? ...Hey nick , <br />Sell me. Why should i vote for you ? Lets hear it. You monitor this blog. Lets hear what u have to say ? I dont mind that holton was your pal. You better have learned something from him. Why do i vote for nick ? <br /><br /><br /><br />----------Shady days ahead for this dept........ im nervous when the cream of hpd guys like cachioli, r allen, long, bremser, etc. retire proudly. these guys run this place. ----------<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-51495430038635690962017-01-08T17:55:22.568-05:002017-01-08T17:55:22.568-05:0011:41 posting. What are you saying? Cancel our con...11:41 posting. What are you saying? Cancel our contactual agreement of a pension after 25 plus years service and get paid minimum wage with no benignity at all just for the sake of bailing out a city that created this problem with their own two hands? You want to have a city that is run by liberal democrats who only care about minority's then you got it and it's problems. This retired fighter is not stepping one foot into Hartford to help out unless its in my best interest. We give up nights weekends birthdays holidays weddings you name it and have even gotten injured and bled for the city. Now you want us to give up more. Shame on you. Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05039249586768915532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-47156472472749902972017-01-08T17:02:35.361-05:002017-01-08T17:02:35.361-05:00I think holton should be banned from the debate. ...I think holton should be banned from the debate. Im sure he will have his minions installed in the audience to ask nick some easy questions the rest of the 8-8 jets union board should just stay home. <br />That is pretty horrible and obtuse if holton used union money to make that nick for union flyer. 8 pages of bathroom reading that made me sick. <br />Holton, time to hit the road. And take fragnoli the hut with u. He has limited interpersonnal skills and cares about nothing but himself. <br />Fig will get several handshakes from guys he helped a plaque and maybe even a massa made poker table for his loyal service and actually helpful acts as vp. Fig. U get the deflated union game ball. And a thank you from several members including myself for your help. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-37584141557894927832017-01-08T16:53:44.798-05:002017-01-08T16:53:44.798-05:00True. However, unlike many other municipalities ac...True. However, unlike many other municipalities across the country that went broke because of lucrative pensions and healthcare benefits, that is not remotely the case in Hartford. But that would be for a bankruptcy judge to decide. But that won't happen....... Bronin's buddy Malloy is going to raise everyone's taxes and funnel more money to Hartford and other urban ghettos and send less to the affluent suburban areas. Not that it's hard to see, but Malloy is going to "bail out" Hartford (and Bronin). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-40944919229787625212017-01-08T16:24:37.253-05:002017-01-08T16:24:37.253-05:00Holton, once again, dropped he ball on the drop pl...Holton, once again, dropped he ball on the drop plan. He never even entertained it or presented anything. Complete dud. The last time Holton was "active" was when elections were up last time. He fooled all of you. Not me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-19728029899756464192017-01-08T16:16:27.808-05:002017-01-08T16:16:27.808-05:00There is a difference between a state takeover, su...There is a difference between a state takeover, such as what was done in Waterbury and bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is filed in federal court and everything is on the table including retiree pensions and health benefits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-86320625849986669542017-01-08T11:12:24.367-05:002017-01-08T11:12:24.367-05:00Please remove Holton from NCIC as missing!!!
Holt...Please remove Holton from NCIC as missing!!!<br /><br />Holton, you could have revamped your dying legacy into something great. Instead you gave into your ego. Did you think we wouldn't see through that scathing "rebuttal" on every candidate except yours golden boy's? Even more insulting it was on the union's dime.<br /><br />Who ever wins has a daunting task. If Triglia wins, he'll have to cut the umbilical cord to Holton, or it'll be his demise (hint: he won't). Vinny and Szewczyk will have to overcome the sabotage of the ex-union board, as people see how much better it can be, and ex-union board will attempt to cover up how terrible the last 3 years have been.10-50/56noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-69437869636031921592017-01-07T23:52:16.331-05:002017-01-07T23:52:16.331-05:00Shefshcik - competent, professional. The only one...Shefshcik - competent, professional. The only one who looks long term. He's been talking about the pension lockout for years after Holton screwed us. Plus he just got an indemnification bill no one could do that. The guy is obviously smart and very funny if you get to know him. Richie head for the hills and don't forget to take Fraggel Rock Canoli with you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-39495334311070036332017-01-07T23:41:29.067-05:002017-01-07T23:41:29.067-05:00As far as the vacancies in HPD / HFD why doesn'...As far as the vacancies in HPD / HFD why doesn't Mr. Bronin and the unions hammer out a deal for a drop pension program that basically brings retirees back to fill vacancies. This eliminates the costly and time consuming issue of training "green " new recruits.<br />There are many rules involved but if the city is truly in dire straits they better get creative.<br /> You could bring back qualified experienced members that already know the system, area, and community with little more than an hourly wage without all the fringe and benefit additional costs. All but eliminating costly OT and beyond that mandatory 212 OT.<br />Other depts do it<br />Research "Drop Pension"<br />Hartford , Bronin. WAKE. TFUAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-28852608382089782832017-01-07T21:11:43.367-05:002017-01-07T21:11:43.367-05:00Holton really has the nerve to take credit for the...Holton really has the nerve to take credit for the last contract!?!? He was the president at the time, and was doing nothing like always, contract negotiations were going no where. Like most, Segarra didn't care for him. It was not until Chief Rovella said he would get the PD a contract, and had everyone sit together, was it that a contract was ratified. NOT Holton!!! Thank You Chief!! Stop the lies Holton- just leave already. You've accomplished nothing- worst president in HPD history. You've failed every union member. The worst of the current members running for president will be better than Holton. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-40845381000735091362017-01-07T20:43:19.431-05:002017-01-07T20:43:19.431-05:00Sounds fair to me. All these political and outside...Sounds fair to me. All these political and outsider cry babies. Bottom line is nobody wanted to work in this city. The HFD and HPD deserve every dime they've earned. They are truly heroes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-48014857815023042092017-01-07T20:08:58.874-05:002017-01-07T20:08:58.874-05:00Hey holton,
You really have " left the reser...Hey holton, <br />You really have " left the reservation.." and have no right to spend my contributed union donation towards your 2 weeks worth of work bookreport. <br />You have some nerve to not allow the guys running to go to union contract talks. Is this some type of glorified run for you to throw your own golden parachute. <br />Im glad you put my union symbol. Yes. That is mine. I pay my dues and have not been invited once to join you and your candidate .<br />You should have just gone out respectful. But i guess that is what happens when greed and power craving takes over your brain cells. <br />Fig. You were the best. A starting QB on a 8-8 jets team. God bless you. <br />And the two others. Earl was always good with the money. <br />The last one is far worse then all combined. Sit in your cubicle big boy. Hang up on people because you lack basic 3rd grade manners. <br />So long union board <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-4733915802645587562017-01-07T15:56:56.790-05:002017-01-07T15:56:56.790-05:00Absolutely correct. Bronin also found that out whe...Absolutely correct. Bronin also found that out when he wanted to "borrow" money from the pension fund to balance the budget, like many municipalities have, to their own demise. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-76647082112523624742017-01-07T12:48:46.665-05:002017-01-07T12:48:46.665-05:00The HFD received paid retiree health benefits in t...The HFD received paid retiree health benefits in the 1994 contract. Perry was the mayor, not Perez. In return, overtime and private jobs were removed from final earnings for pension calculations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-41004262912578638842017-01-07T12:14:07.686-05:002017-01-07T12:14:07.686-05:00Tired of all these cry-babies about pensions, Nit ...Tired of all these cry-babies about pensions, Nit whits think the pensions are given, NO WAY, the average firefighter is paying at least $125.oo per WEEK, not bi-weekly, not monthly, but WEEKLY, and we also pay partial for our medical coverage, so it not a gimme, as so many of you complainers think, Yrs ago NO ONE wanted to work for the city, as the big bucks were at pratt, or now cant get a city job with their lovely criminal records. Sooooo many jealous ones out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com