tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post4316922496692538697..comments2023-06-20T03:00:16.769-07:00Comments on Vancouver On Strike: Orpheum Picket Fall OutBack to workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891996192498006619noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-35488354254942999412007-10-10T08:47:00.000-07:002007-10-10T08:47:00.000-07:00I cannot believe the whining and and incredible de...I cannot believe the whining and and incredible deniel most union workers are displaying. Get with the times and be happy you have a job that pays decently. Since when did any type of assault become "okay" or tolerated in our society? If the VSO deems the Orpheum unsafe for its musicians and concert goers, then good on them for taking a stand. Not all musicians make the type of salary that a civic worker -garbage collector or otherwise does. Do you really think the musicians are happy they are not working? <BR/>Wake up and take a look around at the whole world , not just your own backyard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-17844882344888740492007-10-04T13:58:00.000-07:002007-10-04T13:58:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-39508396796661408982007-10-04T13:06:00.000-07:002007-10-04T13:06:00.000-07:00Funny thing is that most people could care less ab...Funny thing is that most people could care less about the VSO. Hence why they are nearly always bankrupt. Rather than let a nothing concert go forward CUPE leaders decided to turn this into some kind of ground zero solidarity show. Once again only CUPE get’s the black eye and now the VSO will forever blame CUPE for their financial woes. CUPE mishandled this one big time but the VSO deserves to rot laying the bait that CUPE stupidly walked into.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-79988878782305333882007-10-03T22:23:00.000-07:002007-10-03T22:23:00.000-07:00yes you're point is well taken and we can't fight...yes you're point is well taken and we can't fight his case in the media as they don't report properly but I am telling you/other brother and sisters that he did not display aggression or assault anyone as the VSO manager is claiming, It just plain did not happen.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry to seem inflamed but I am still in shock that he almost got tasered by the police who thank goodness realized it wasn't necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-70463556394865763522007-10-03T21:16:00.000-07:002007-10-03T21:16:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you are missing the point- he was NOT di...I'm sorry you are missing the point- he was NOT displaying aggressive behaviour and as a matter of fact he was yelling for help!!!!!!!!<BR/>his only crime was to be be near the stage door without a picket sign so as to distance himself from usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-22906714092719801212007-10-03T21:03:00.000-07:002007-10-03T21:03:00.000-07:00Umm, shouldn't CUPE supporters be distancing thems...Umm, shouldn't CUPE supporters be distancing themselves from the actions of Mr. MacClure rather than blaming the VSO?<BR/><BR/>You're missing the point. Nobody condones actions of an aggressive nature. But how does the VSO rate over parks, libraries, daycare, sanitation, rec facilities, or indeed, any of the rock concerts,etc. that had to move to other venues. I personally have taken some verbal abuse on the line from some (a minority) members of the public and you don't see that in the news (and I might ad that almost 95% of the public who do say something to me offer support, rather than insults).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-22655704434067623812007-10-03T20:35:00.000-07:002007-10-03T20:35:00.000-07:00I'm sorry if my post blamed the VSO of course I me...I'm sorry if my post blamed the VSO of course I meant to say the individuals involved<BR/><BR/>And no we shouldn't be distancing ourselves from him but from the drivel that is reported in the media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-37791745652965242532007-10-03T20:20:00.000-07:002007-10-03T20:20:00.000-07:00Umm, shouldn't CUPE supporters be distancing thems...Umm, shouldn't CUPE supporters be distancing themselves from the actions of Mr. MacClure rather than blaming the VSO?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-44277506460148444662007-10-03T20:14:00.000-07:002007-10-03T20:14:00.000-07:00Knowing the facts -I don't think this ridiculous c...Knowing the facts -I don't think this ridiculous charge will see a courtroom. He should charge them!<BR/><BR/>I would like to also inform members that during the strike of 2000 the VSO came to our union exec and begged them to let them play as they were in dire financial situation AND guess what we let them. How's that for a stab in the back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-64376957413970776192007-10-03T14:26:00.000-07:002007-10-03T14:26:00.000-07:00What? Since when was the VSO deemed an essential s...What? Since when was the VSO deemed an essential service. All the other shows over the past months were re-scheduled to other venues. How does the VSO rate! Clearly the citizens of Vancouver need to wake up and realize that City management is catering to the needs of the rich and affluent - this strike DOES affect various services throughout the city - why should the VSO be allowed to skirt through it? Sullivan knows which side of his bread is buttered. So a few shows are now cancelled. Boo-hoo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-88271581608172061502007-10-03T13:33:00.000-07:002007-10-03T13:33:00.000-07:00Yeah, the VSO has over-reacted on this one.Yeah, the VSO has over-reacted on this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-20621361650090663792007-10-03T05:49:00.000-07:002007-10-03T05:49:00.000-07:00Vancouver Musicians Association (Local 145) www.v...Vancouver Musicians Association (Local 145) www.vma145.ca<BR/><BR/>Is the VMA a union?<BR/><BR/>Yes and No. <BR/>For the vast majority of our members, the VMA is a professional association made up of self employed, independent contractors who solicit their own engagements or have booking agents or managers secure bookings for them. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, the VMA does have Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA's) with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. <BR/><BR/>The VMA is the certified bargaining agent for these orchestras in accordance with the Labour Code of British Columbia.Back to workhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891996192498006619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768848329482311943.post-76428209159512460712007-10-03T05:27:00.000-07:002007-10-03T05:27:00.000-07:00excuse me but are not musicians in a union?excuse me but are not musicians in a union?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com