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President's Message
Don McNany
The statewide Bid Post Arbitration reconvened for the fourth day on February 18th. The day began with testimony from SCI Dallas by Brian Donahue and Larry Blackwell. They were followed by Hank McNair and Robert Yocum from SCI Retreat.
Dale Tressler and Jeff Davis testified for SCI Laurel Highlands and were followed by John Fox and Shawn Hood for SCI Cresson. Testimony from SCI Greensburg was next and presented by Tom Lacey and John Miller.
Next up was testimony from SCI Mercer by Frank Bischak and Bob Smith. Rounding out the PSCOA's presentation was SCI Pittsburgh's testimony by Dave Mandella, Russ Ray and Shawn Hood.
Everyone who delivered testimony is to be commended for their professional demeanor and representation of their respective locals. Also, we had local officers there to assist us in listening to and refuting the Commonwealth's testimony for each Institution. The Commonwealth began their presentation in the afternoon with "historical background" testimony from Tim Musser and Ty Stanton. During their testimony, we were introduced to the "Hump Factor", born from Mr. Musser testifying that a housing unit officer is busting a hump all day. Meaning a housing unit CO is extremely busy. From his testimony, this writer drew the conclusion that the Commonwealth's intent on defining bid posts was full shift, reduced or limited inmate contact, premium hours, and less busy (I.E. a housing unit CO), hence the "Hump Factor". Mr. Musser also referred to them as gravy jobs. This concluded day four.
Day five consisted of testimony from SCI Graterford by Maj. Dohman, Lt. Eason and Lt. Terra. Given Graterford's unique design and number of bid posts, it was the only Institution covered that day. After their direct testimony, they were subjected to cross examination by PSCOA Attorney Tom Jennings then any re direct by the Commonwealth advocate.
Day six of the arbitration is scheduled for Wednesday February 24th and March 5th is scheduled as needed. We will keep you updated.
~Stay Safe~
Don McNany
The statewide Bid Post Arbitration reconvened for the fourth day on February 18th. The day began with testimony from SCI Dallas by Brian Donahue and Larry Blackwell. They were followed by Hank McNair and Robert Yocum from SCI Retreat.
Dale Tressler and Jeff Davis testified for SCI Laurel Highlands and were followed by John Fox and Shawn Hood for SCI Cresson. Testimony from SCI Greensburg was next and presented by Tom Lacey and John Miller.
Next up was testimony from SCI Mercer by Frank Bischak and Bob Smith. Rounding out the PSCOA's presentation was SCI Pittsburgh's testimony by Dave Mandella, Russ Ray and Shawn Hood.
Everyone who delivered testimony is to be commended for their professional demeanor and representation of their respective locals. Also, we had local officers there to assist us in listening to and refuting the Commonwealth's testimony for each Institution. The Commonwealth began their presentation in the afternoon with "historical background" testimony from Tim Musser and Ty Stanton. During their testimony, we were introduced to the "Hump Factor", born from Mr. Musser testifying that a housing unit officer is busting a hump all day. Meaning a housing unit CO is extremely busy. From his testimony, this writer drew the conclusion that the Commonwealth's intent on defining bid posts was full shift, reduced or limited inmate contact, premium hours, and less busy (I.E. a housing unit CO), hence the "Hump Factor". Mr. Musser also referred to them as gravy jobs. This concluded day four.
Day five consisted of testimony from SCI Graterford by Maj. Dohman, Lt. Eason and Lt. Terra. Given Graterford's unique design and number of bid posts, it was the only Institution covered that day. After their direct testimony, they were subjected to cross examination by PSCOA Attorney Tom Jennings then any re direct by the Commonwealth advocate.
Day six of the arbitration is scheduled for Wednesday February 24th and March 5th is scheduled as needed. We will keep you updated.
~Stay Safe~