If that is the case then it is the MSO's or the primes problem for not having the proper QC personnel( you get what you pay for ). I'm in no way suggesting that a union would be a good thing for the industry, but without a proper QC the hacks are allowed to screw up to much plant before they are caught. Having qualified QC people cost's the prime or the MSO more up front but saves them in the long run.
> Everybody's talking Union and the Cable company as if that was the real problem but the real problem is the hacks that do a piss poor job at splicing and then go to the next town to do it again. Usually means some else has to clean it up. There are some great splicers out there unfortunately it's easier to remember one bad one than one good one. I know alot of good ones but have worked behind way to many bad ones. Who do you think pays for the crap (the Cable Company and the Prime) usually twice. So if you want to make more money talk to the guy you know does sh** work and just collect the check and have him change then maybe the prices will star getting better.
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> > Don't need the union. That is one more person that will collect dues and does not work. Hang in there! We need to get the cable companies to hire contractors that have people to do the work. Why are there so many ads on the cabl bar? These subs have obviously promised more than they can handle! Good Luck to you and hang in there.
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> > > If prices are not good how are we suposed to live?
> > > The only way to get the prices to go back up is to take a stand and refuse to work for pennies on the dollar. Every contractor needs to consider this seriously, like the reply below states (WORK STOPPAGE). Does anybody have some ideas for a Cable Workers Union.
> > > I think it could just about eliminate the hackers, and the dishonest contractors that do not pay their people. and maybee the jobs would be way more organized. (making it up as you go is NOT organized)
> > > Does anybody have any other suggestions other than a union or a work stoppage, I am very interested to hear back from everybody so please reply
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> > > > Looking for retro splicers in Georgia.
> > > > Prices are not great, but if looking for
> > > > work that will last a while.
> > > > Call me at 706-215-1148
> > > > Gerry Wilson
> > > > Global Telecom
Re: we need to strike
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