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Time to end this dispute! | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
Negotiate a fair contract, in good faith, with CWA and IBEW. You've dragged your feet long enough!
Cristina Gallo
11238
It's Time | 0
To: John Doherty, Verizon
It is time that companies like Verizon realize that it is the hard work of those employees you want to take things from that pay you and your investors. It is time that the investors get a little less, and the workers quit getting things taken away from them. I will never switch to a company as unfair as Verizon-no matter how good the deal.
Marianne Flanagan
60018
RN struggles to live in NYC | 0
To: John G Stumpf, Wells Fargo
Dear Mr. Stumpf:
I am writing to you as a solidly middle class Manhattanite, a registered nurse at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University ("Columbia-Presbyterian"), who struggles every day to continue to live in New York City.
At the moment, my family and I are barely managing to remain here, despite what most would perceive as my highly respectable salary. But we simply can't compete with people who can afford $10 million apartments. And as sad as it is, it feels even worse to know that many of those people didn't actually EARN the money they are using to squeeze us out of our city; that money is ill-gotten gains, much of it paid by me and my fellow Americans as tax money -- and given to the banking industry to bail the bankers out.
Now those banks won't even pre-certify my husband and me to purchase an apartment -- the same banks that gladly accepted our bail-out money. And those bankers are still throwing "their" (read: MY) money around, keeping (luxury) real estate prices high, and squeezing most of us out of our homes.
Thanks for your concern,
Dara
10040
RN struggles to live in NYC | 0
To: James P Gorman, Partnership for NYC
Dear Mr. Gorman,
I am writing to you as a solidly middle class Manhattanite, a registered nurse at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University ("Columbia-Presbyterian"), who struggles every day to continue to live in New York City.
At the moment, my family and I are barely managing to remain here, despite what most would perceive as my highly respectable salary. But we simply can't compete with people who can afford $10 million apartments. And as sad as it is, it feels even worse to know that many of those people didn't actually EARN the money they are using to squeeze us out of our city; that money is ill-gotten gains, much of it paid by me and my fellow Americans as tax money -- and given to the banking industry to bail the bankers out.
Now those banks won't even pre-certify my husband and me to purchase an apartment -- the same banks that gladly accepted our bail-out money. And those bankers are still throwing "their" (read: MY) money around, keeping (luxury) real estate prices high, and squeezing most of us out of our homes.
Thanks for your concern,
Dara
10040
RN struggles to live in NYC | 0
To: Jamie Dimon, Partnership for NYC
Dear Mr. Dimon:
I am writing to you as a solidly middle class Manhattanite, a registered nurse at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University ("Columbia-Presbyterian"), who struggles every day to continue to live in New York City.
At the moment, my family and I are barely managing to remain here, despite what most would perceive as my highly respectable salary. But we simply can't compete with people who can afford $10 million apartments. And as sad as it is, it feels even worse to know that many of those people didn't actually EARN the money they are using to squeeze us out of our city; that money is ill-gotten gains, much of it paid by me and my fellow Americans as tax money -- and given to the banking industry to bail the bankers out.
Now those banks won't even pre-certify my husband and me to purchase an apartment -- the same banks that gladly accepted our bail-out money. And those bankers are still throwing "their" (read: MY) money around, keeping (luxury) real estate prices high, and squeezing most of us out of our homes.
Thanks for your concern,
Dara
10040
RN struggles to live in NYC | 0
To: Lloyd C Blankfein, Partnership for NYC
Dear Mr. Blankfein,
I am writing to you as a solidly middle class Manhattanite, a registered nurse at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University ("Columbia-Presbyterian"), who struggles every day to continue to live in New York City.
At the moment, my family and I are barely managing to remain here, despite what most would perceive as my highly respectable salary. But we simply can't compete with people who can afford $10 million apartments. And as sad as it is, it feels even worse to know that many of those people didn't actually EARN the money they are using to squeeze us out of our city; that money is ill-gotten gains, much of it paid by me and my fellow Americans as tax money -- and given to the banking industry to bail the bankers out.
Now those banks won't even pre-certify my husband and me to purchase an apartment -- the same banks that gladly accepted our bail-out money. And those bankers are still throwing "their" (read: MY) money around, keeping (luxury) real estate prices high, and squeezing most of us out of our homes.
Thanks for your concern,
Dara
10040
RN struggles to live in NYC | 1
To: Brian T Moynihan, Bank of America
Dear Mr. Moynihan,
I am writing to you as a solidly middle class Manhattanite, a registered nurse at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University ("Columbia-Presbyterian"), who struggles every day to continue to live in New York City.
At the moment, my family and I are barely managing to remain here, despite what most would perceive as my highly respectable salary. But we simply can't compete with people who can afford $10 million apartments. And as sad as it is, it feels even worse to know that many of those people didn't actually EARN the money they are using to squeeze us out of our city; that money is ill-gotten gains, much of it paid by me and my fellow Americans as tax money -- and given to the banking industry to bail the bankers out.
Now those banks won't even pre-certify my husband and me to purchase an apartment -- the same banks that gladly accepted our bail-out money. And those bankers are still throwing "their" (read: MY) money around, keeping (luxury) real estate prices high, and squeezing most of us out of our homes.
Thanks for your concern,
Dara
10040
Support American jobs, and workers rights | 0
To: Ivan G Seidenberg, Verizon
As a business leader you have an opportunity to demonstrate and implement positive American working practices. Please support American workers and their right to collectively bargain. Thank you,
Laura Gleason
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Ronnie used to say, "There yolu go again" | 0
To: Lloyd C Blankfein, Partnership for NYC
Are we to return to the mythical world of intangibles, dominated by the guys the fastest computer, and most cunning gimmick? Adam Smith would surely roll over in his grave as we go on to verify Einstein's theory of insanity! Here we are in times never before experienced by the human family with the same old mantras. Please!
William White
32548
Treatment of Employees | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
With your net profits (2008-2010) of $32.5 billion, surely you could invest a few thousand dollars in your employees, who are--after all- the reason why you are doing so well. Doing so could be the one best thing you could do in your lifetime. Wouldn't it be a wonderful feeling to know that your employees are well taken care of? They might even double their productivity. Just a thought.
Lynne Treat
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Ronnie would say, "There you go again". | 0
To: Lloyd C Blankfein, Partnership for NYC
Are we to return to the mythical world of intangibles, dominated by the guys the fastest computer, and most cunning gimmick? Adam Smith would surely roll over in his grave as we go on to verify Einstein's theory of insanity! Here we are in times never before experienced by the human family with the same old mantras. Please!
William White
32548
Fair Play | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
I am a Verizon customer and I would like Verizon to pay all of your workers fairly. Everyone who works deserves to earn a decent day's pay. No one in the company is worth hundreds times more than anyone else. It's time Verizon shared its earnings with the workers who make these earnings possible.
Sybil Schlesinger
01760
Touching Base | 0
To: Ivan G Seidenberg, Verizon
Dear Ivan, As a tax payer and business owner, I need you to know that I have high standards, very high, and I also have high expectations and you dear sir are falling short, very short. The very idea that you have knowingly gamed the system spending millions of dollars, more than you payed in corporate taxes with the express intention of receiving TAX REFUNDS is vile, repugnant and deeply offensive. So offensive that we have closed all of our accounts with Verizon and will proceed to encourage others to follow suit. Lowell, the cat is out of the bag and the bag is in the river my friend. You have only to indicate your intention to do the right thing as a responsible citizen and I will cease, and encourage others to cease persuing your demise as a raquenture extrodinaire. Most Sincerely, Your new friend and Ivan observer,
Richard
12477
Why I have cancelled my Verizon Plan. | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
I am saddened and disgusted by Verizon's treatment of its employees. It seems obvious that despite the fact that Verizon has not paid Federal income tax for a few years, the executives cannot agree to pay their employees a fair wage. I have thus cancelled my Verizon plan as a matter of conscience. Thank you,
Shaun Mazurek
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The art of communication....... | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
Dear Lowell, As a tax payer and business owner, I need you to know that I have high standards, very high, and I also have high expectations and you dear sir are falling short, very short. The very idea that you have knowingly gamed the system spending millions of dollars, more than you payed in corporate taxes with the express intention of receiving TAX REFUNDS is vile, repugnant and deeply offensive. So offensive that we have closed all of our accounts with Verizon and will proceed to encourage others to follow suit. Lowell, the cat is out of the bag and the bag is in the river my friend. You have only to indicate your intention to do the right thing as a responsible citizen and I will cease, and encourage others to cease pursuing your demise as a racquenture extraodinaire. Most Sincerely, Your new friend and Lowell observer,
Richard Holloway
12477
Corporate Greed Is Destroying America | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
Greedy corporations like verizon who don't pay their taxes and continue to take hard earned wages and benefits from their employees are the things that are destroying America. I've been a Verizon customer for a long time and I'm tired of supporting a company that doesn't pay taxes like I do. Your employees built your company and the profits you reap. And they're just trying to support a family and this country and your greedy company is trying to take away everything they deserve. It's about time me and everyone I know leave verizon for another provider.
John G
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Be fair to working people | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
I am a Verizon customer since 2006. I have been shocked by the way you have treated your unionized workers in recent months. It is a terrible injustice that you can redress as President, CEO, and Director. I hope you can think about the welfare of your fellow human beings as well as your corporate profits which are in the billions.
Ting Chang
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Don't turn Verizon workers into your slaves | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
Corporations, such as Verizon, no longer view its workers as human beings but as machines whose only purpose is to make you, Mr. McAdam, as rich as possible. I am disgusted by the greed and inhumanity. Share your wealth with the people who actually run your company-- the unionized workers. Without them, you have no company.
Patty Goldstein
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Be fair | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
You expect your workers to give back their hard-won benefits and pay even while you and your well-heeled friends wriggle out of your financial responsibilities to this country. Pay your taxes and treat your workers with respect. It used to be considered patriotic to pay taxes and contribute to the future of the United States. I wish that large corporations like Verizon still considered it patriotic to contribute to the country that allowed you to become as successful as you are.
Kim Alarie
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Your customers are watching how you behave | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
I currently have a Verizon phone, but not for long. I was extremely dismayed to discover that you are spending millions of dollars lobbying congress while paying no income taxes, and that you have refused to negotiate a fair union contract for your employees. Please pay your taxes and treat your workers with respect. They deserve to share in your huge profits.
Lorraine ironplow
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It just makes good business sense. | 0
To: Robert (Bob) Mudge, Verizon
The key to a successful business is to uphold the responsibilities you have to all stakeholders--that includes employees, customers, and citizens of the country that make the infrastructure you use possible. Pay your fair share of taxes, negotiate in good faith with your employees, and put people before profits. Your shareholders will eventually recognize the greater good to be had from such a plan. If not, they don't deserve to reap the rewards of their parasitic behavior.
Nick Ardinger
60130
Pay your share, please!! | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
Pay your share, please!! Pay your share, please!! Pay your share, please!!
Yehuda Maayan
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Doing your job | 0
To: Francis J. (Fran) Shammo, Verizon
How about acting ethically instead of hiding behind "fiduciary responsibility"? Treat your employees well, pay them fairly, and bargain with them in good faith. As a corporate citizen, pay your fair share of taxes, and do not use your profits to corrupt our political system by "buying" politicians. As a private citizen, make sure your own income tax share is fair to the 99%. Then you'll be doing your job well.
Richard Nowogrodzki
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Pay Your Taxes! | 0
To: Lowell C McAdam, Verizon
It's time to pay your taxes and ease the burden placed upon middle income workers. You are a well recognized company and the public expects you to be a model in labor management transactions. Just stand up and do the right thing for those employed by such an outstanding company. Your attention to this request is appreciated by your workers and by the public your serve.
Patricia Rizzo
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Verizon policies will not go over well with your customers | 0
To: Thomas J. (Tom) Tauke, Verizon
I am shocked to learn that Verizon is refusing to negotiate a fair contract with CWA and IBEW members, while at the same time weaseling out of paying your fair share of taxes. You make plenty of profits! Your employees deserve fair treatment, and you owe society for your cushy success, so pay your taxes.
Jean Cory
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