Shouldn’t have been a dumbass then
- picklerick

This was one of those rare occasions where there was very few people whining that it was a clean hit.

I see it as:

- One game for what would have been a game misconduct but happened right at the end of the 3rd

- One game for leaving his feet

- One game for the fact that it was entirely unnecessary and served no purpose as a "hockey play"

- One game for, taking into account all of the above, causing an injury

You wouldn’t be torn about them if you lost your membership tomorrow along with your healthcare, raises, etc i imagine
- picklerick

That's just your average at will employee. Been there.

Are you part of or have ever been employed while in a union? It is mostly a great thing. I have piece of mind and great benefits.

But it protects some absolute pieces of poop. The only way to get rid of them is if they do something incredibly egregious. The worst part is that the union will fight for them until the bitter end.

That's just your average at will employee. Been there.

Are you part of or have ever been employed while in a union? It is mostly a great thing. I have piece of mind and great benefits.

But it protects some absolute pieces of poop. The only way to get rid of them is if they do something incredibly egregious. The worst part is that the union will fight for them until the bitter end.
- JRR1285

Nearly 15 years in the CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) union. I could tell you stories. The one thing I know for sure is that I just went in and did my job everyday and went home, and the union never did a thing for me (specifically. I am not unaware of the collective bargaining advantages). They sure looked after the guys who didn't do their work, though.

Nearly 15 years in the CAW (Canadian Auto Workers) union. I could tell you stories. The one thing I know for sure is that I just went in and did my job everyday and went home, and the union never did a thing for me (specifically. I am not unaware of the collective bargaining advantages). They sure looked after the guys who didn't do their work, though.
- Tonybere

There's always going to be people that abuse the system

There's always going to be people that abuse the system
- picklerick

Of course. But, there's a big difference between representing a member who is being treated unfairly by the employer and one who say, I don't know, punches a co-worker in the face for a minor insult and then once reinstated after appeal, gets paid for the time he was suspended, including any OT anyone else worked, and then goes off on "stress" leave once the cheque for the reimbursement comes in.

One example of many. I can't for the life of me figure out why that company went under!!!

Of course. But, there's a big difference between representing a member who is being treated unfairly by the employer and one who say, I don't know, punches a co-worker in the face for a minor insult and then once reinstated after appeal, gets paid for the time he was suspended, including any OT anyone else worked, and then goes off on "stress" leave once the cheque for the reimbursement comes in.

One example of many. I can't for the life of me figure out why that company went under!!!
- Tonybere

How can you violate a law still be an upstanding union member?

How can you violate a law still be an upstanding union member?
- tomburton99

Simple. Give them your dues every month!
Which, by the way, the union started collecting from each employee on day one, even though you didn't qualify to enter the union until completing the 90 days probation.

That's just your average at will employee. Been there.

Are you part of or have ever been employed while in a union? It is mostly a great thing. I have piece of mind and great benefits.

But it protects some absolute pieces of poop. The only way to get rid of them is if they do something incredibly egregious. The worst part is that the union will fight for them until the bitter end.
- JRR1285

Just thought of another related union fact!
My wife's union (Elementary School Teachers of Ontario) were one of the majority owers of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, but I believe they sold their share a while back.

Dryden Hunt playing for Calgary tonight

oooh yeah bring it

Just thought of another related union fact!
My wife's union (Elementary School Teachers of Ontario) were one of the majority owers of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, but I believe they sold their share a while back.
- Tonybere

She get a cut of the sale?

Dryden Hunt playing for Calgary tonight

oooh yeah bring it
- jimbro83

Didn't hate him.

Didn't hate him.
- tomburton99

that guy wore a total of 5 different jerseys last season and scored a goal in all of them

I'm getting one of these

I'm getting one of these


- jimbro83

I'm getting one of these


- jimbro83

It's missing the quintessential Die Hard ornament

It's missing the quintessential Die Hard ornament


- eichiefs9

Because it's not a Christmas movie.

Because it's not a Christmas movie.
- tomburton99

No Andersson tonight.

No Andersson tonight.
- tomburton99

Broken clock and such

Broken clock and such
- picklerick

Just reporting the news.

https://x.com/frank_serav...&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

This seems like nonsense

Game day blog up

https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1716924107705786509?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

This seems like nonsense
- picklerick

Tell me your front office never played hockey without telling me your front office never played hockey. SMH.