No wonder the snow plow operators are bitter about using snowgates
l3wis 
I’m glad to see the union is sticking up for these guys;
The union representing the drivers says the city has refused about $1,500 in extra pay for 11 drivers called in on an overnight shift December 6-7, 2009. Union officials say the city is trying to cut its budget on the backs of its employees.
City officials and an administrative law judge who sided with the city during a grievance hearing last year say Sioux Falls did nothing wrong. They say the city needs flexibility to deal with snow emergencies.
The matter now will go before a circuit court judge.
This letter writer also points out what tax dollars are for, services to citizens;
Events center or snowgates? I vote for snowgates.
