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<blockquote data-quote="my2cents" data-source="post: 55416"><p>Good questions ezrider. As far as impressions are concerned, it made no difference to me because I met the officers, the attorney and a KY UPSer for breakfast before the meeting. We all became acquainted with each other and even discussed some off-topic subjects, like college basketball. The spectacle put on by the involved Local Union was no surprise at all to me. In fact, I expected it. First, I received a heads-up warning from the APWA President when we were going over the final details of my impending attendance for this meeting. Second, common sense tells you to expect the possibility of some sort of shenanigans to occur. From my understanding, this Louisville meeting was a retaliation of sorts for the APWA's successful meeting in Lexington. In fact, a few of the attendees at the APWA meeting made the drive from Lexington (about an hour's drive) for the Louisville meeting. </p><p> </p><p>In regards to the contract negotiations, I believe the APWA would hire attorneys or skilled agents for this purpose. Even though good questions were asked by the meeting attendees, this question did not come up during the meeting, so this would be a good question to ask on their website. Personally, it wouldn't bother me if a team of attorneys or agents negotiated the contract because this is a routine practice in the sports and entertainment world. Moreover, my own confidence was further bolstered by meeting the APWA attorney. I soon realized he really is working in the genuine interests of the APWA. He is merely serving his clients, just like any other attorney does for their clients. </p><p> </p><p>In regards to security, the APWA President admitted he made a mistake here. The lone off-duty police officer was a bit stressed after the meeting. One could tell by his facial expression alone. If a future meeting is expected to be in a volitile setting, I believe more security will be on hand to ensure the safety of those who wish to attend an APWA meeting. The APWA President takes this issue seriously, as he asked me and I'm sure others, if the remainder of my stay in Louisville was a safe one. </p><p> </p><p>(Message edited by my2cents on April 16, 2005)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="my2cents, post: 55416"] Good questions ezrider. As far as impressions are concerned, it made no difference to me because I met the officers, the attorney and a KY UPSer for breakfast before the meeting. We all became acquainted with each other and even discussed some off-topic subjects, like college basketball. The spectacle put on by the involved Local Union was no surprise at all to me. In fact, I expected it. First, I received a heads-up warning from the APWA President when we were going over the final details of my impending attendance for this meeting. Second, common sense tells you to expect the possibility of some sort of shenanigans to occur. From my understanding, this Louisville meeting was a retaliation of sorts for the APWA's successful meeting in Lexington. In fact, a few of the attendees at the APWA meeting made the drive from Lexington (about an hour's drive) for the Louisville meeting. In regards to the contract negotiations, I believe the APWA would hire attorneys or skilled agents for this purpose. Even though good questions were asked by the meeting attendees, this question did not come up during the meeting, so this would be a good question to ask on their website. Personally, it wouldn't bother me if a team of attorneys or agents negotiated the contract because this is a routine practice in the sports and entertainment world. Moreover, my own confidence was further bolstered by meeting the APWA attorney. I soon realized he really is working in the genuine interests of the APWA. He is merely serving his clients, just like any other attorney does for their clients. In regards to security, the APWA President admitted he made a mistake here. The lone off-duty police officer was a bit stressed after the meeting. One could tell by his facial expression alone. If a future meeting is expected to be in a volitile setting, I believe more security will be on hand to ensure the safety of those who wish to attend an APWA meeting. The APWA President takes this issue seriously, as he asked me and I'm sure others, if the remainder of my stay in Louisville was a safe one. (Message edited by my2cents on April 16, 2005) [/QUOTE]
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