DEMONSTRATION TO PROTEST UNION TYRRANY - CSEA Hqtrs, Sacramento, Thurs., 1/30, High Noon

January 24, 2003 | Saundra Duffy

[Saundra Duffy]

Will you be able to swing by. Couldn't get on Eric Hogue this morning. Rats! I'm feeling a little discouraged. I have no idea how many state workers like me are fed up. We'll see. I contacted the police, I think I told you, yesterday and they gave me advice on what to do if there's any trouble. I plan for this to be peaceful. I don't think there will be trouble. Let's roll. For victory & freedom!!!

[comwatch]

I'll be there... how long may be the issue.

[comwatch]

Nukin' CSEA

Damn the Torpedoes.... here comes Duffy!

CSEA union workers retreat to the comfort of their guarded offices as Saundra Duffy stands her ground.

Many state workers took time to listen and acknowledge the issue.

A job well Done Ms. Duffy!

[Saundra Duffy]

Thank you, pal. I can't tell you how much it meant to see you there. I noticed how you set a few people straight, too. That was fun, wasn't it?! I'll be freeping with you again, I'm sure. And another one bites the dust. For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

I yelled at CSEA employees, asking them to divulge their salaries - which every one refused to do. One CSEA employee told me to go "F" myself. LOL!

At one point, the security guard walked over to the two patrol cars and tried to get me in trouble for harassment, apparently, but the police just drove off.

Comwatch was a huge help! He provided useful information regarding our right to protest. I think if Comwatch hadn't been there, I might have gotten myself into some trouble just from not knowing how to handle certain situations. Thank Goodness for Comwatch!!

The two of us made an awesome stand. I had my bullhorn but didn't use it. For one thing, I didn't need a bullhorn cuz I can yell like crazy and there was a pretty good echo off this other building. For another thing, Comwatch said you need a permit to use one. See what I mean about Comwatch? Great guy!

For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

After freep report. Start with photos at Post #63 and a few posts following if you're interested.

One thing I wanted to add was that I had wanted to hand deliver a list of "demands" to the union. I went inside the lobby and said I wanted to deliver this letter to Manager, Patrick Haagensen. The guard called Patrick who said I WAS NOT ALLOWED UP! So I asked the guard to tell Patrick that I wanted to deliver this letter to him face to face so could he please come down to the lobby to get it AND THE GUARD SAID PATRICK SAID "NO"!! So I had to leave the letter in the lobby with the guard. I told the guard to tell Patrick I said he's a COWARD!

So we pay their salaries and they spit in our face. What else is new?

It was a great freep. I think many of the state workers are suffering from apathy and some may fear that if they cross the union, they'll be targeted. What a disgusting mess.

Well, anyway, we did what we did and now they know some state workers are pissed. So there. Many thanks to Comwatch for helping out! For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

After all has been said and done, please note that I distributed 1,000 flyers to state workers around the capitol. I got 'em when they got off busses; I got 'em when they dismounted/boarded light rail; I got 'em as they exited/entered state buildings; and I even got some of 'em right on the sidewalk as they were walking along. If they looked like a state worker or had a badge dangling, they got a flyer.

Worked hard all week before and after work and during lunch break. BUT DO YOU THINK I LOST ANY WEIGHT?! Oh, no! My butt is still as big as ever. Sheesh!

Oh, and I sent a bunch of news releases. BUT DO YOU THINK ONE MEDIA ENTITY SHOWED UP? Oh, no! Well, of course, that's to be expected. LOL!

For victory & freedom!!!

[NormsRevenge]

"At one point, the security guard walked over to the two patrol cars and tried to get me in trouble for harassment, apparently, but the police just drove off".

LOLOL

Great Job, Saundra and comwatch, nice pics.

[bigfootbob]

" I distributed 1,000 flyers to state workers around the capitol"

Sowing seeds of discontent.

Great job.