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Public Works pink slips on the way?
Hamilton Spectator
1/25/2013

A new report shows at least 21 of the Hamilton Public Works employees under investigation are about to lose their jobs.

The Hamilton Spectator is reporting that it's also possible all 32 employees could be fired.

The word comes as the city is conducting a review of allegations that time sheets were altered, city vehicles being taken for personal use and asphalt sold off the back of city trucks.

According to Spectator sources, one of the most egregious abuses of time was an employee who worked only 16 minutes and received pay for the entire day.

A report on the probe is due on Monday.

There is also a separate police investigation underway.

The workers have been on paid leave since January 15th pending the outcome of the report.

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  1. Average Joe posted on 01/25/2013 07:15 AM
    I think if these allegations are proven to be true, there should be a public inquiry into this matter, and if necessary take actions against management if they knew what was going on. This is outright theft and I think criminal cahrges should be laid.One other thing would be to change the way they city handles the way that the process works, there should be no suspensions with pay and no chance reinstatment of their jobs . It's bad enough that when you see a pcity work crew @ work it is complete overkill with most of them just standing around doing nothing , but being ripped off by them as well,That just burns my Butt!!
  2. Tax Payer posted on 01/25/2013 11:03 AM
    I fail to see how this could be going on without anyone being aware of it at a management level.
    A - they were aware of it.
    B- they are totally unaware and therefore incompetant and should in this case be relieved of their duties , but if they knew about it they should be dealt with in a hrasher manner.
    This is just further proof that the city needs a complete overhaul in the way it is operated, and I think city hall is the place to start. Why are these screw ups allowed to continue , and at taxpayer's expense. This also falls in the area of criminal activity , since it is theft. I think we should send a message to city hall, Also an inquiry is needed as well as an audit of this city.
  3. donnie posted on 01/25/2013 12:44 PM
    Its about time!! make examples of them all.
    people that work for the city have it made in the shade.
  4. Average Joe posted on 01/25/2013 04:09 PM
    I think I will update my resume, I am getting up there in age and I would like a city job so that I know that I will live comfy off of my cushy pension and maybe supliment my income along the way. Anyone need their driveway paved ? You already paid for the materials with your hard earned tax money.

    By the way if any of these people get fired , it would be nice to know if EI bends the rules a little and gives them benefits.
    1. RuthC_2 posted on 01/26/2013 02:28 PM
      @Average Joe if u are fired for wrong doin , or quit ur job, u are not entitled to EI benfits, the rules have changed where have u been aver. joe!!!
    2. Average joe posted on 01/27/2013 07:37 PM
      @RuthC_2 Ruth , judging by your comments it appears that you never read my closing comments carefully, at no time did i state that they were entitled to benefits. If you go to the E.I. website it would appear that they workers would be considered eligible for benefits . When it comes to public employees and unions it appears on the outside that they get treated in a different manner. I would like most of all, for the city to be open on how the workers are dealt with if they have been found guilty of any of the allegations. Those facts are owed to the taxpayers. By the way I have been through the unemployment process in the last 3 years due to the recession so don't question where I have been, I work every day and I don't rip my employer off !
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