With Supporters like these, Obama had better deliver

SONNY WERBLIN · 11-06-2008, 09:07 AM

[url]http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=9299280[/url]

[QUOTE]Obama campaign workers angry over unpaid wages

Posted: Nov 5, 2008 03:38 PM EST
Updated: Nov 5, 2008 11:03 PM EST

Former Obama workers claim they were short-changed

Jeremy Brilliant/Eyewitness News

Indianapolis - Lines were long and tempers flared Wednesday not to vote but to get paid for canvassing for Barack Obama. Several hundred people are still waiting to get their pay for last-minute campaigning. Police were called to the Obama campaign office on North Meridian Street downtown to control the crowd.

The line was long and the crowd was angry at times.

[B]"I want my money today! It's my money. I want it right now!" yelled one former campaign worker.[/B]

A former spokesman for the Obama campaign said 375 people were hired as part of the Vote Corps program and said people signed up to work three-hour shifts at a time. Three hours of canvassing got workers a $30 pre-paid Visa card.

The workers showed up to get their cards Wednesday morning at 10:00 am.

"There was a note on the door saying 1:00 pm and then at 1:20 pm everybody was like why is nobody here. They just got here and they're trying to get it organized," said Heather Richards, a former campaign worker.

The large gathering of around 375 people prompted police to call in extra officers and set up temporary barricades. The barricades helped keep the crowd from spilling out onto Meridian Street. Police say the several hundred people in line were for the most part orderly.

"No arrests. Some of the people were upset at first because the line wasn't moving as fast as they thought it should. But we really haven't had any problems," said Major Darryl Pierce, Metro Police.

[B]Eventually people did start getting paid, but some said they were missing hours and told to fill in paperwork making their claim and that eventually they would get a [U]check in the mail[/U][/B].

"Still that's not right. I'm disappointed. I'm glad for the president, but I'm disappointed in this system," said Diane Jefferson, temporary campaign worker.

[B]"It should have been $480. It's $230," said Imani Sankofa.[/B]

[B]"They gave us $10 an hour. So we added it. I added up all the hours so it was supposed to be at least $120. All I get is $90," said Charles Martin.[/B]
[B]
"I worked nine hours a day for 4 days and got paid half of what I should have earned," said Randall Waldon.[/B]

Some people weren't satisfied with filling out a claim form for money they felt was still due to them.

[B]"They say that they gonna call you or they going to mail it to you, but I don't know. We'll see what happens," said Antron Grose.[/B]

[B]"Talking about they'll mail it to us. I ain't worried about that, man. They're not going to mail nothin'," said Martin[/B].[/QUOTE]

BrooklynBound · 11-06-2008, 09:11 AM

Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society?

Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.

Carlton · 11-06-2008, 09:14 AM

[QUOTE=BrooklynBound;2844979]Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society?

Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.[/QUOTE]

Yes we all work for no salary, but instead the good of society.

SONNY WERBLIN · 11-06-2008, 09:34 AM

[QUOTE=Polidore22;2844980]Yes we all work for no salary, but instead the good of society.[/QUOTE]

I thought the telling thing about the story was that in addition to being short-changed the workers didn't seem to believe they would ever be paid what they were owed.
[QUOTE]
"They say that they gonna call you or they going to mail it to you, but I don't know. We'll see what happens," said Antron Grose.

"Talking about they'll mail it to us. I ain't worried about that, man. They're not going to mail nothin'," said Martin. [/QUOTE]

CTM · 11-06-2008, 09:37 AM

[QUOTE=BrooklynBound;2844979]Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society?

Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.[/QUOTE]

No ****. Cretins.

Jetfan_Johnny · 11-06-2008, 09:38 AM

I am sure the money taken from them will go those more in need. Much like everybody's taxes will next year.

shakin318 · 11-06-2008, 09:56 AM

[QUOTE]
"I want my money today! It's my money. I want it right now!" yelled one former campaign worker.[/QUOTE]

Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today.

Good times, good times....

cr726 · 11-06-2008, 09:58 AM

Do these people represent all 58 states?

[QUOTE=shakin318;2845050]Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today.

Good times, good times....[/QUOTE]

shakin318 · 11-06-2008, 10:02 AM

No. But they represent Africa. Heavily.

JetsFan2012 · 11-06-2008, 10:02 AM

[QUOTE=shakin318;2845050]Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today.

Good times, good times....[/QUOTE]

haha, I was going to post the exact same thing

11-06-2008, 09:07 AM	#1
SONNY WERBLIN Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,359	With Supporters like these, Obama had better deliver [url]http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=9299280[/url] [QUOTE]Obama campaign workers angry over unpaid wages Posted: Nov 5, 2008 03:38 PM EST Updated: Nov 5, 2008 11:03 PM EST Former Obama workers claim they were short-changed Jeremy Brilliant/Eyewitness News Indianapolis - Lines were long and tempers flared Wednesday not to vote but to get paid for canvassing for Barack Obama. Several hundred people are still waiting to get their pay for last-minute campaigning. Police were called to the Obama campaign office on North Meridian Street downtown to control the crowd. The line was long and the crowd was angry at times. [B]"I want my money today! It's my money. I want it right now!" yelled one former campaign worker.[/B] A former spokesman for the Obama campaign said 375 people were hired as part of the Vote Corps program and said people signed up to work three-hour shifts at a time. Three hours of canvassing got workers a $30 pre-paid Visa card. The workers showed up to get their cards Wednesday morning at 10:00 am. "There was a note on the door saying 1:00 pm and then at 1:20 pm everybody was like why is nobody here. They just got here and they're trying to get it organized," said Heather Richards, a former campaign worker. The large gathering of around 375 people prompted police to call in extra officers and set up temporary barricades. The barricades helped keep the crowd from spilling out onto Meridian Street. Police say the several hundred people in line were for the most part orderly. "No arrests. Some of the people were upset at first because the line wasn't moving as fast as they thought it should. But we really haven't had any problems," said Major Darryl Pierce, Metro Police. [B]Eventually people did start getting paid, but some said they were missing hours and told to fill in paperwork making their claim and that eventually they would get a [U]check in the mail[/U][/B]. "Still that's not right. I'm disappointed. I'm glad for the president, but I'm disappointed in this system," said Diane Jefferson, temporary campaign worker. [B]"It should have been $480. It's $230," said Imani Sankofa.[/B] [B]"They gave us $10 an hour. So we added it. I added up all the hours so it was supposed to be at least $120. All I get is $90," said Charles Martin.[/B] [B] "I worked nine hours a day for 4 days and got paid half of what I should have earned," said Randall Waldon.[/B] Some people weren't satisfied with filling out a claim form for money they felt was still due to them. [B]"They say that they gonna call you or they going to mail it to you, but I don't know. We'll see what happens," said Antron Grose.[/B] [B]"Talking about they'll mail it to us. I ain't worried about that, man. They're not going to mail nothin'," said Martin[/B].[/QUOTE]

11-06-2008, 09:11 AM	#2
BrooklynBound Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15,550	Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society? Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.

11-06-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
Carlton Teh jobless idle spawn of wealth guy. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,375	[QUOTE=BrooklynBound;2844979]Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society? Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.[/QUOTE] Yes we all work for no salary, but instead the good of society.

11-06-2008, 09:34 AM	#4
SONNY WERBLIN Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,359	[QUOTE=Polidore22;2844980]Yes we all work for no salary, but instead the good of society.[/QUOTE] I thought the telling thing about the story was that in addition to being short-changed the workers didn't seem to believe they would ever be paid what they were owed. [QUOTE] "They say that they gonna call you or they going to mail it to you, but I don't know. We'll see what happens," said Antron Grose. "Talking about they'll mail it to us. I ain't worried about that, man. They're not going to mail nothin'," said Martin. [/QUOTE]

11-06-2008, 09:37 AM	#5
CTM Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Not bababooey and I resent the implication Posts: 21,029	[QUOTE=BrooklynBound;2844979]Come on, THEIR money? What ever happened to everyone doing their part and pitching in for the good of society? Oh, I guess that only applies to other people's money. You down with OPM? Yeah, you know him.[/QUOTE] No ****. Cretins.

11-06-2008, 09:38 AM	#6
Jetfan_Johnny All Pro Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,535	I am sure the money taken from them will go those more in need. Much like everybody's taxes will next year.

11-06-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
shakin318 Beslubbering beef-witted lout Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,177	[QUOTE] "I want my money today! It's my money. I want it right now!" yelled one former campaign worker.[/QUOTE] Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today. Good times, good times....

11-06-2008, 09:58 AM	#8
cr726 Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,305	Do these people represent all 58 states? [QUOTE=shakin318;2845050]Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today. Good times, good times....[/QUOTE]

11-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#9
shakin318 Beslubbering beef-witted lout Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,177	No. But they represent Africa. Heavily.

11-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#10
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	[QUOTE=shakin318;2845050]Those weren't campaign workers. Those were Obama voters. In the millions. And they want their money today. Actually, they want your money today. Good times, good times....[/QUOTE] haha, I was going to post the exact same thing