Stupid Union News

From the Wausau Daily Herald: "A union that represents city workers has filed a grievance against the city over a man volunteering to help kids cross the street near Riverview Elementary School. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 1287 is contending that having a volunteer crossing guard at the school violates the city’s contract with the union. The grievance states that if the school needs someone to perform those duties, a position should be posted and volunteers not allowed to do the work."
http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20100125/WDH0101/100125108/1975&located=WISINFO
This is another reason why government employee unions are hated so much.
The volunteer is an 80 year old man who helps kids cross the street. He probably lives in the neighborhood and cares about his neighborhood and community. As an 80 year old, he probably has the time to spend watching the children.
But to the union, this not good enough. Apparently, they they think only a card carrying union goon could do the job. Then the city will have to pay the extra money to hire someone to do the job.
The city correctly points out that there is no crossing guard needed, that the gentlemen is a volunteer and that it is a school district issue.
The union doesn't agree with the city's decision and is appealing the City of Wausau decision.
So, once again, a government employee union show their thug mentality and show how stupid and greedy they really are.