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* From a Rauner administration press release. All emphasis added…

IDOT, ISP, Tollway, Industry Partners Urge Caution in Work Zones
Event Kicks Off Work Zone Awareness Week

CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Tollway, and labor representatives are teaming up to promote safe driving in work zones as part of National Work Zone Awareness week, which runs March 23-27. This joint effort is aimed at reducing the number of work zone crashes and saving lives on Illinois roads.

WHO: Tony Quigley, District 1 Project Implementation Engineer highways - IDOT
Lt. David Byrd – ISP
Mike Stone, Chief of Staff – Illinois Tollway
Mike Sturino, President – Illinois Road and Transportation Builders

WHAT: Safety message for motorists on the importance of driving safely in work zones.

I know Mike Sturino. I like Mike Sturino. I’ve even spoken to Mike’s fine group.

But Mike Sturino is in no way a “labor representative.” And if this administration thinks he is, then we have more craziness ahead than we can ever know.

I mean, seriously, was that from the Onion?

[/snark]

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:18 pm

Comments

Inconceivable

Comment by Ghost Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:19 pm
Isn’t he an “Industry Partner?”
Not sure why this tweaks you so hard.

Comment by A guy Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:27 pm
In fairness, Mike Sturino is more of a “labor representative” than Erica Jeffries is a “UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter”

Comment by AC Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:34 pm
In Rauner’s world, management “represents” labor because they hired labor and that labor is lucky to have a job without the “job creator” management type.

Comment by Concerned Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:53 pm
Yea, Rich. A Guy may be on to something. Why should misrepresentation bother you so much. What do you expect from your elected officials, THE TRUTH. C’MON MAN!

Comment by Norseman Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:03 pm
==- A guy - Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 3:27 pm:==

It’s a categorically false statement.

Comment by Precinct Captain Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:08 pm
Sigh.

Comment by State employee Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:18 pm
Norse, go easier on the guy. lol.

Comment by A guy Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:19 pm
And much more to come. After all, Rauner has nothing against labor. /s

Comment by anonlurker Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:50 pm
Capt Fax
Clearly on Planet BVR you are either investor/owner or laborer/labor representative

We save corrupt union bosses for state jobs
ON TO SCABISTAN

Comment by anonin' Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:53 pm
Guy,maybe you need a new caregiver to read to you and explain what the words mean. You struggle with the lingo.

Comment by Wordslinger Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 4:59 pm
This is a farce.

If you have to make up titles and interpretations of what people actually do, it’s no wonder facts elude these guys.

So, no math, no vocabulary,…

How’s the Rauner Crew doing in Art and Gym…or Lunch?

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 5:19 pm
By the way and speaking of the Tollway, why is Quinn’s patronage choice for Tollway CEO still at the Tollway?

Comment by Not it Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 5:25 pm
How soon will it be before the Ministry (or Department) of Truth publishes an online dictionary that will aid in understanding Rauner’s “Newspeak”? Regardless of the source, it’s going to require some sort of reference material just to understand communications from this administration.

Comment by AC Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 5:30 pm
“not it” good question !! why are any of Quinn’s cronies still on the tollway board !! way is there still a paid tollway board? timing is everything ??

Comment by railrat Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 5:32 pm
I heard Kristi Lafluer might be staying

Comment by Jon Lester Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 6:46 pm
Railrat- there is a little thing called an appointment term.

Comment by Man with a plan Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 7:42 pm
So many cooks in Rauner’s communications/campaign kitchen! Just another rookie mistake, with no final check or copy editor.

Comment by walker Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 7:49 pm
Labor representatives? Why, what do THEY know about fine wines?

Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Monday, Mar 23, 15 @ 8:26 pm
Railrait, board members have terms of office. Tollway employees are at-will employees. As a reminder, the current Tollway CEO’s only transportation experience was being Quinn’s staffer before managing one of the largest transportation systems in the world.

Comment by Not it Tuesday, Mar 24, 15 @ 1:16 am
Traditionally ALL partners are on board for this one as many more motorists, laborers then IDOT/Tollway employees are injured every year in these zones.
The new administration probably just does not know any union representatives to invite.
They just don’t exist in Indiana apparently.

Comment by Annon3 Tuesday, Mar 24, 15 @ 7:34 am

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