Ms Sparky my father is a 60 year member of the IBEW. My grandfather was instrumental in bringing the Union into the area back in the 40′s, my uncle carried it on after his death. I grew up in a Union household with plenty of union electricians. I respect the Union and what it has done for us over the years. However my father said it best when he said “your grandfather pushed for the union in this area to ensure our safety first and foremost when on the job and second to ensure all employees were treated fairly and with respect. What the electricians who work overseas are experiencing we experienced on our own soil back in the 40′s and fought long and fought hard for change. Don’t forget what the union was meant to be all along, it was never meant to be about high wages and huge elaborate christmas parties. It was meant for fair and equal treatment of the average blue collar worker who happens to be working for you and to ensure the job was done in a safe and accurate manner.”

I can’t help wondering if Americans are listening when electricians, or other trade workers, that step out from under the safety net of a Union to work in a foregin country who complain about the work ethics, shoddy equipment and outright disregard for human life aren’t saying “Thank God for Unions” Wake up America! This is happening in our country right now as we continue to disregard union electricians in our developments and construction sites.
I’m done preaching. Oh by the way, my husband is a Plumbing Foreman in Kuwait, he is a Master Plumber, Licensed Plumbing Inspector making $70,000 a year. He was promised more but they “accidentally” gave him the wrong salary amount. Due to the economy in our area he stayed in Kuwait for a year but probably will go back until he finds employment elsewhere. He was promised a raise with his credentials back in July but was told only electricians will get it who work in Iraq or Afghanistan. Also, KBR has a 6 month extension in Kuwait then will turn it over to DynCorp. We do not know for certain what will happen to his job at that time.
I can relate to so much you and your bloggers have been saying, yet I am very grateful for his employment and the ability to talk everyday, by phone or internet. I look forward to reuniting with him in 3 days after being apart this time since Sept. I don’t like him working overseas, but I appreciate his willingness to do it for us and support him every step of the way.

Good Luck Glenn!

Ms Sparky’s Response:
He’s gone to FOX News.

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Me too!!!

Ms Sparky’s Response:
I go where Glenn goes. I will learn to like FOX…at least for an hour a day!

Ms Sparky’s Response:
I don’t know what happened. It happened so fast. And go figure….Glenn won’t return my calls. I really like him too. I don’t care for Fox though..but I might be able to make an exception for GB.

“Glenn’s thought provoking commentary will complement an already stellar line-up of stars at FOX News”

Well, dry heaves since I already ruined my computer on the Army Corps … gag… praise of KBR. gag.

Gotta go… FULL BODY SHIVER … uuuuahhugh

Ms Sparky’s Response:
Best laugh I had all day!

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