It’s NeMa, the New Market Street!
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Remember when Willie Brown turned Market Street into, I’m srsly, the “Champs-Élysées of the Western Hemisphere?”
I do. Good times.
Posts Tagged ‘worker’
Mid-Market Renaissance: Disinfecting the Chor Boogie
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013The Most Ignored Person in the World Has Got To Be This “Pedestrian Monitor” for the Central Subway Boondoggle
Friday, March 29th, 2013This is the scene down at 4th and Market, where the Big Dig West Coast Central Subway project is, well, digging big these days.
San Francisco’s horrible pedestrians want to get across the northern side of the intersection and it’s this person’s job to stop them from doing so.
It’s not working. Check it out sometime.
But don’t laugh at sad sack Charlie Brown here – the Theory of Prevailing Wages ensures that he makes more moolah than you:
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In closing, San Francisco pedestrians are the worst in the world just saying.
Scraaaaaaaape: DPW Truck vs. MUNI Bus on Market Street – But No Harm No Foul – The City Family Abides
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Is it easy to drive a big ol’ Ford F-450 Super Duty pick-em-up truck around Market Street what with all the MUNI buses and streetcars, and with all the peds walking around like a chicken with its head cut off?
Probably not.
As here, on Market the other day, when the driver of this white DPW truck, which has stickers on it saying “Tax Dollars At Work,” cut a corner too close and loudly scraped up the left rear corner of a MUNI bus.
The aftermath - a little bit stuck:
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Now when you think about it, there’s really no point in reporting this one, because the bus still works and the truck still works and is the City Family going to write a check to the City Family to compensate for the losses of the City Family? I think not.
So all you can do is pick up the stuff what fell off the back of the big pickup and offer it up to the embarrassed DPW worker.
Dude, here’s your shovel back:
So, no harm no foul, except for a scraped-up bus, which probably had its fair share of scrapes already.
And it’s all, well yeah, I screwed that one up but no biggee.
Too bad others in SFGov can’t similarly admit mistakes…
San Francisco-Based Apple Retail Workers Union Celebrates Its First Anniversary
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012The Apple Retail Workers Union just had its first birthday. Here are the deets, from last year:
Cory Moll, a worker at our busy, busy Union Square Apple Store, is starting up a (can you guess by now?) UNION.
Oh noes!
See? Check it:
“Work Different,” it says:
It’s not much yet, but Cory’s been getting national (and international) attention the past few months.
And folk art – there’s folk art already:
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Hey, why doesn’t somebody, you know, in local media, look into this situation?
(Consider that a challenge to you, personally, if you want.)
All right, Apple workers, rise up and “Work Different.”
This is what it looks like when an Apple Store opens in the 415 – people seem genuinely happy, but who knows…
Good Times: Throwing Pieces of Structural Iron Off the Third Floor of John Swett Alternative Elementary School
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Do people actually get paid to huck heavy pieces of metal off of the top of John Swett Alternative Elementary School on McAllister at sunrise?
People do.
Heck, if they called me up, I’d do it for free, watching them triangles accelerate at 9.8 meters per second until the satisfying crash landing. Boooooonk!
This activity sounds like a pile driver. It’s enough to wake the entire neighborhood on a Saturday morning.
What do these things weigh, 20 pounds? Fire in the hole!
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A third of a second later:
Another third of a second later:
And another third of a second later. See it at the bottom?
Hurray!
Shoplifter at the Union Square Apple Store – A Sidewalk Scrum for iPhone – Bad Security Guards on Video
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011I don’t know how long you’ll be able to watch this one – all the action is in the first part and then it just goes on and on. (“Aagh, I can’t breathe!” “Get off of him!” ”Aagh, I can’t breathe!” “Get off of him!”)
Not sure if the shoplifter had an actual iPhone. Seems as if he had, at the very least, some kind product endorsed by Dr. Dre, anyway:
Beats Studio by Dr. Dre – Hi-Def Noise-Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
And, indeed, those can retail for up to $350, so one of the security guards got that part right. As far as everything else though, there’s just too much to inventory – this is like a video on how not to detain a shoplifter. (Should you let go of the perp temporarily to show off the booty to sway the crowd? Probably not. I could go on, but, as always, You Make The Call.)
It ended up requiring the attention of both the SFPD and the SFFD. (I wonder if there’s an official report or two on this incident.)
Anyway, I’m surprised this one didn’t go viral:
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Let’s Be Careful Out There…
Are Apple Store Managers Nationwide Getting Trained for “Union Awareness” Right Now This AM? Yes, Per CNET
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011What’s this – Apple’s is doing “Union Awareness” training at Apple Stores all over the country this Tuesday morning, November 8, 2011?
Yes. Josh Lowensohn has the story.
Well, that’s news to me. Thanks, CNET!
And who’s the prime mover of this movement? It’s San Francisco resident Cory Moll, that’s who. (I don’t know why he doesn’t get more attention around town…)
Now if I were in charge of fighting unionization at Apple, I’d start handing out free bunny-ear iPhone cases to all workers. You know, as a way to win them over.
Like this:
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All right, we’ll just have to wait and see how this Apple vs union fight turns out.
In the meantime, feel free to send the unionizers a message, why not?
Unionizing Apple Store Workers Nationwide? Cory Moll, of Union Square, Starts Up the “Apple Retail Workers Union”
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011Cory Moll, a worker at our busy, busy Union Square Apple Store, is trying to start up a (can you guess by now?) a UNION.
Oh noes!
See? Check it:
“Work Different,” it says:
It’s not much yet, but Cory’s been getting national (and international) attention the past few months.
And folk art – there’s folk art already:
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Hey, why doesn’t somebody, you know, in local media, look into this situation?
(Consider that a challenge to you, personally, if you want.)
All right, Apple workers, rise up and “Work Different.”
This is what it looks like when an Apple Store opens in the 415 – people seem genuinely happy, but who knows…
PG&E and Salvation Army Announce TEAF Hardship Program to Pay Your Utility Bill – Act Before September 21
Friday, August 20th, 2010If you qualify for PG&E’s Temporary Energy Assistance for Families program and you apply in time, you can get your gas and electric bill paid courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - that’s the news of the day.
I’ll note that this joint will get pro-rated if you have non U.S. Citizens in your household only applies to households made up of 100% American citizens. So, if anybody in your crew is a resident alien or is document-challenged, then no TEAF for you. The skivvy:
“Multinational households may still be eligible for program benefits at a pro-rated amount. Customers who have at least one U.S. citizen residing in the home are encouraged to complete the application.”
All the deets:
“PG&E Sponsors New Energy Assistance Program for Customers in Need
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced a new energy assistance program designed to help families in need.
The initiative, known as Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF), is a one-time payment program sponsored by PG&E and administered by The Salvation Army. This program, authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), along with PG&E customers, will provide up to $1,500 to income-qualified families who are unable to pay for their energy needs due to an unplanned hardship.
“We know that in today’s difficult economic times, some of our customers may need extra help with their bills,” said Albert F. Torres, vice president of customer operations at PG&E. “We believe this new program provides the perfect opportunity to give our customers additional support during their time of need.”
Customers interested in the program are encouraged to contact The Salvation Army for program details and eligibility guidelines, or they can apply at 1-800-933-9677. They can also visit www.pge.com/TEAF. Applications for assistance will be accepted until September 21, 2010.
In addition to the TEAF program, PG&E offers a host of other programs to assist customers. PG&E’s Breathe Easy Solutions(TM) help customers manage their energy costs when life brings financial challenges or unexpected changes. Additional details, as well as eligibility requirements and enrollment instructions, can be found at: http://www.pge.com/myhome/customerservice/financialassistance/.
Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF)
We can help with your energy bill. You may be eligible for a one-time bill payment up to $1,500.
At PG&E, we are dedicated to assisting customers through numerous programs and community outreach projects. We’ll help you manage your energy costs, which can be helpful when there are financial challenges or unexpected changes in your situation. Together, we can find solutions.
Temporary Energy Assistance for Families (TEAF) is a one-time payment program sponsored by PG&E and administered by The Salvation Army. This program, authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and made possible with partial funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), helps income-qualified families who are unable to pay for their energy needs due to an unplanned hardship. Federal rules apply in determining eligibility in this financial assistance. Applications will be handled on a first-come, first-serve basis until program funds are depleted or until September 21, 2010.
NOTE: If you have received a 48-hour shut off notice, please call The Salvation Army at 1-800-933-9677
Program Guidelines
- The PG&E bill must be in your name.
- You must be a parent, guardian, or non-custodial parent of a child under 18 years old.
- You must provide copies of the following documents:
- Your current PG&E bill with a past due amount.
- Your current photo identification card.
- Documents* verifying U.S. legal citizenship for each member in your household.
- Documents** verifying that your total household income meets the income guidelines below.
*Examples of U.S. citizenship documentation: U.S. birth certificate, U.S. Certificate of Naturalization, or U.S. passport (first two inside pages).
**Examples of income documentation: Paycheck stubs; an unemployment insurance benefit award letter or check stub; proof of public assistance (i.e. CalWORKs); Supplemental Security Income (SSI) award letter or check stub; State Disability Insurance (SDI) award letter or check stub; current bank statement showing income deposits; or copy of your 2009 federal income tax return.
Income Eligibility Chart
| Number of persons in Household | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| 1 | $21,660 |
| 2 | $29,140 |
| 3 | $36,620 |
| 4 | $44,100 |
| 5 | $51,580 |
| 6 | $59,060 |
| For each additional person, add: | $7,480 |
Application
The federal government has established program guidelines and PG&E customers who meet these guidelines may be eligible. If you meet the requirements, download an application and mail it to the address below.
TEAF application (PDF, 1.1 MB) (English and Spanish)
All applications are being reviewed by The Salvation Army. Once your application has been processed, The Salvation Army will notify you with a confirmation letter. Mail your application with all documentation to:
The Salvation Army
TEAF Program
P.O. Box 193465
San Francisco, CA 94119-3465
Tel. 1-800-933-9677
We encourage you to share this information with relatives, friends, or neighbors who may also qualify. Together, we can find solutions.
Canvassing the Western Addition for the U.S. Census – Not a Bad Gig at $22 an Hour
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Laboring in the 415 for the U.S. Census isn’t half-bad.
The workers make more than a mosquito abatement courier, anyway.
When you see them walking around, just yell out, “Go home, G-Man!” They’ll love it.
As seen on McAllister:
Actually, I’ve let our local census taker into the building twice. You should too, why not?
From 1790:
- Name of head of family
- Number of free white males 16 and up, including heads of families
- Number of free white males under 16
- Number of free white females including heads of families
- Number of all other free persons, except Indians not taxed
- Number of slaves
To 2010, things haven’t changed a whole bunch.
The census has been updated to reflect all the amendments to the U.S. Consitution of course, but things haven’t changed a whole bunch.
So, answer the door when your Census worker drops by, huh?
