Now that we have a newly re-elected President that is obviously pro-union and we have a country in which union values seem to supercede all others, perhaps the time has come for us to instill an OFFICIALS UNION.
If we did, here are some of the things we could demand:
* Immediate cash infusion from the Obama Administration.
* Power to eject parents from any and all USTA Junior events.
* Power to demand not only lunch and supper but breakfast and a mid-morning snack.
* Power to demand an air conditioned tent for officials during the summer months and a heated building during the winter.
* The return of power to the "common official" so there would be no need for plutocrats in Austin or NYC.
* Demand health insurance for all officials.
* Demand long term care for all old officials as well as free eye exams.
* Demand birth control for all female officials and free prostate exams for the males.
* Institution of the "Lesbian of the Year", "Gay Guy of the Year", and "White Male Official Over 50" awards to be given each year.
* Demand new cars each year for officials with over 20 years experience.
* Demand that we only have to work 2 hour shifts and be paid with a 8 hour minimum.
* Demand that no work day begins before 10:00 a.m. and concludes by 3:32 p.m. each day.
* No night or Sunday work.
* A free bbq and a guest appearance by Obama or his wife on Martin Luther King Day.
* Free DART passes for those officials who live and work in Dallas.
* A new motorcycle given to the "Most Outstanding Official" each year.
* Free beer and bbq given to those officials who have to work past 2:00 p.m. each day.
* Retirement program guaranteed for all officials based on Harry Reid's best five years of salary.
* Health benefits for life paid for by the DNC.
These are just a few thoughts about what we should be receiving in the days to come. Be sure to share any additional thoughts or ideas that you might have.
5 comments:
Considering how badly the USTA treats officials, I thought you might be serious, but alas, just more anti-Obama sarcasm and rhetoric. Same channel, same nonsense that has nothing to do with officiating.
The time has come before concerning unions and it was always negative.
There is some anti-Obama sarcasm in the post but considering his track record, its well deserved.
If it bothers you, don't let the door hit you on the way out...
Randy,
A funny commentary on officiating and the obamoid's cabal;
well done, and all the mini-tasking obamatrons need to get a life that includes real work.
Hey, how about volunteering as a junior tennis official?
Now that's and idea!
More right-wingnut drivel with no nexus to officiating.
Wingnuts need to thank unions for concepts such as the weekend, overtime pay, the middle class, and health insurance.
Y'alls exalted 1%ers certainly wouldn't have voluntarily agreed to any of the above without unions.
If we form a union, then only the old farts will be allowed to officiate at the Open, based on seniority.
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