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    Oldest guy I ever worked around was 63. He was...

    Oldest guy I ever worked around was 63. He was productive until the day he walked out the door. Tough old bird. And really 63 isn't that old, except in line work. Lots of wisdom there, but the...
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    Who in the west is in negotiations?

    http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?Job_DID=JB73KS77H8SFH65YMH3&siteid=cbindeed&showNewJDP=yes&ipath=EXIND
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    Ever seen one of these on a trouble call?

    http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/codyenterprise.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/2/dc/2dcd31c6-9345-11e2-b716-001a4bcf887a/514ce42b7a4f1.image.jpg


    This was on one of the poles in...
  4. Thread: Chainsaws

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    We are not allowed to cut from the pole. We can...

    We are not allowed to cut from the pole. We can and do cut a lot from a bucket. Chaps only while on the ground. Hearing protection at all times.
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    If you want to help, donate money, blankets,...

    If you want to help, donate money, blankets, food, via your church or relief organization.
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    Three family members electrocuted.

    SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (AP) — A downed power line electrocuted a man outside his Southern California home on Friday, then killed his wife and son as the two each attempted rescue in the family's...
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    There is one in every shop! The foreman is the...

    There is one in every shop! The foreman is the boss and is ultimately responsible for everything that happens. Maybe the foreman will eventually get fed up and put the lineman in his place, or maybe...
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    Just as well throw the belt and hooks away, and...

    Just as well throw the belt and hooks away, and become bucket truck lineman! Can you imagine trying that in the wind?
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    Single phase tap on on a three phase tangent...

    Single phase tap on on a three phase tangent pole. The tap had the cutout. They couldn't access the pole with a bucket truck because of muddy conditions. So it was climbed, second year apprentice, on...
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    Not sure of the details, which is sad, we also...

    Not sure of the details, which is sad, we also learn from others mistakes. Haven't even officially heard how the young man is. It happened in the Cody area.
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    The flag stands for independence. States rights,...

    The flag stands for independence. States rights, I will believe until I die, the civil war was about states rights, a liberal north that couldn't compete with the south.
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    “We don’t work in a dangerous environment. We...

    “We don’t work in a dangerous environment. We work in a hazardous environment that we make dangerous by not following safe work procedures and wearing our PPE.” -Brad Miles


    He was a pretty good...
  13. Thread: linemans work

    by Patriot
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    It is a practice every where, driven by lowing...

    It is a practice every where, driven by lowing labor costs, some times it works some times it is more costly.

    One other thing it also shifts liability to some one else for damages that might...
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    I agree with some type of certification or...

    I agree with some type of certification or regulation, to many guys just jump on a crane and operate it in and around live transmission lines while doing maintenance and construction. That practice...
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    "Why are you takeing your employees pensions?" ...

    "Why are you takeing your employees pensions?" Their answer was, "we are not taking the pensions" "the unions are voting them away"! Quote!
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    Your note was appreciated by the hands that I...

    Your note was appreciated by the hands that I showed it to. There has been a lot of waffleing from the plants, I suspect it will pass, today was first day of voting. :- (
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    I posted that on our locals website. Great...

    I posted that on our locals website. Great letter. Thanks!
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    High Plains Drifter, I feel the same way, except...

    High Plains Drifter, I feel the same way, except I don't get any where near that kind of pension compensation. Sweet deal for you! .
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    Predator, did you guys vote down one contract? ...

    Predator, did you guys vote down one contract? Or did you vote on only one?
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    """"" So when do people make a stand. """""" ...

    """"" So when do people make a stand. """"""

    What bothers me most, this is eventually going to affect everyone. Our trade is in jepordy and we are entering an era of great change. Regardless of...
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    I will keep posting, as info comes along. It is...

    I will keep posting, as info comes along. It is not like we are asking for the moon, basically keep what we have. The local hasn't even brought up wages. It is just a fight to stay with what we...
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    Merry Christams!

    What the hell, no one else is going to say it! Ooops Christmas not christams!

    So, " MERRY CHRISTMAS" to every one and your friends and family!
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    Round two went down! 74% no vote 97%...

    Round two went down!

    74% no vote

    97% turnout
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    THanks for the support Johnny!

    THanks for the support Johnny!
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    Buying bullshit on ebay, and giving it away for...

    Buying bullshit on ebay, and giving it away for Christmas! I have seen it all!
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