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Show 1IIIJ. TOP TIMES October II. 1977 Ten Commandments Aire yntm flnsttemileg? n or by E. F. Wojtanowski Must an employee's every frustration getting along with people and disap- pointment become the subject of a grievance procedure? Should communication between employees and dissatisfactions be supervisors concerning limited to formal complaints that are filed, witnessed and subjected to arbitration? work-relate- d 1. Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say less than you think. How you say it often counts more than what you say. 2. Is it productive to treat an employee's questioning of policy on training, promotion or retention as a challenge to the supervisor? Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and couraging word to or about somebody. 3. When an employee is unhappy, some supervisors try to prove that the worker has no basis for legal action when they should be trying to correct the situation without creating a "Federal case." Telling an employee that en- interested in others. Let everyone you meet feel that you regard him or her as someone important. 4. Be cheerful. Hide your pains, pointments under a smile. 5. complicated grievance procedures are available simply implies that the employee must make a formal complaint or keep quiet. Be worries and Preserve an open mind on all debatable Discuss, but do not argue. 6. An employee who is biting his tongue is not apt to be very productive, and when he feels that he must get support or information from fellow workers, more manhours are diverted from the mission. disap- questions. Let your virtues speak for themselves and refuse to talk about another person's vices. Make it a rule to say nothing about someone unless it's something good. 7. Thus, the supervisor who brandishes a "sue me" attitude in dealing with indications of dissatisfaction, invites unnecessary turmoil and expense for the agency as a -- careful of other people's feelings. Wit and humor at someone else's expense are rarely worth the effort, and may hurt when least expected. 8. Be whole. remarks about you. Simply Pay no attention to live so that nobody will believe them. 10. Don't be too anxious about your dues. Do your work, be patient, keep a pleasant disposition, forget self, and you will be rewarded. (AFPS) 9. In contrast, a good manager listens when an employee complains, even if the "grievance" isn't something the employee can take to court. (AFPS) ed Rust speaks out ftcipS 'scald 'crunchers;' Don't you feel like punching someone in the nose when they step out of their car, banging the door into the side of your automobile? And how about the idiot who backs into your car and then leaves the scene, making no effort to identify himself or herself to the injured party? Added to this, when caught (and many are) the person who caused the damage then says, "I didn't know I struck another car." This, in spite of the fact that, on occasion several hundred dollars in damages, coupled with tinkling glass, accompanied the accident. Believable? Hardly. It's the Archie Bunker approach all over again. ("Don't say nuttin! Youse may have to pay some money.") Our major accident rate revolves around backing accidents in parking lots. The impression created is that, at quitting time, personnel get into a crouching position, put their foot in the sprint block and at the stroke of the hour take off like scalded cats for their car. Car doors are left unlocked, permitting rapid entry, (after all, this would slow one down getting into the car), key in the ignition, a resounding burst from the engine, throw it into reverse, and dig onout. No worry about pedestrians; even less concern for other cars (after all, if you can occupy the exit spot from the lot first, then you can lead 'the charge cats -- "Coupled with a good home fire escape plan, a device that will give you early warning of fire can literally mean the difference between a safe escape and no escape at all," advises Charles S. Morgan, President of National Fire propose to do with the blessings and recommendations of the Traffic Safety Council. For all our benefit, we need to know who the individuals identified above are. We need to report such people to their supervisors. And we need supervisors to tackle these potential killers before they are successful in their efforts. It is difficult (impossible) to believe that an individual who takes the time to report flagrant safety violations does so "just to be mean." People do become incensed with such ridiculous driver behavior. Reporting to police will enable us to deal with such individuals. A supervisor, properly concerned, could and should take positive actions. These would include evidence presented by the accused that he or she could not, in fact, have been at the place and time alleged by the complainant. If the actions were spiteful and without foundation, that is one thing ; otherwise, we intend to attach credence to the complaint. We hope that our total coordinated efforts will put a dent in our deplorable statistics. Remember, the one who is not reported today is the same idiot who may "crunch" you tomorrow--an- d with the same lack of concern. Think about it. Protection (NFPA). Association depends upon the size and arrangement of each specific house or apartment, according to the NFPA President. Smoke and heat detectors are designed to emit a loud alarm to signal respectively, a build-u- p of smoke and a rapid rise in temperature. A combination of both smoke and heat detectors makes the best home alarm system. electrical kitchen gadget that may be used only once in a while, a fire detector can protect a household 24 hours a day, 365 days a year," says Morgan. "For about the cost of an fire extinguisher, the other important appliance that belongs in every home, is basically a A and location of detectors needed d Kverything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase use or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user, or patron. For a long time, there has been a need for present employees to meet those that have been here before - those that helped make Hill AFB a great place to work. After all, the base has been Utah's No. 1 employer for 37 years. That is something in itself. An annual ball was thought to be the best way this could be accomplished. -- The sponsors of this year's ball hope it will be a huge success and something that the present workforce and the past can look forward to each year to renew acquaintances and friendships. With a little luck, future balls will have top entertainment and grow larger each year. Free table reservations may be made by calling the Terrace direct at Salt Iike City or on Hill AFB, Mrs. Grow, Ext. 49 or Mrs. Maki, Ext. 4514. Tickets are available through your supervisor or at ZCMI, Weber Office Supply in Ogden, or any Air Force Association member and the Terrace, 363-451- 1 Salt Lake City. Personnel with books of tickets are asked to canvass their neighborhood for retired employees to make sure they get the word. Remember - the night is Saturday, Nov. 5; the time is 9 p.m.; the place is the Terrace Ballroom, 464 S. Main St., Salt Lake City, and the price is only $5 per person. -- storage container for water or chemicals designed to put out a small fire. Most practical for household e use is a dry chemical extinguisher labeled Class This means the extinguisher can be used on localized fires involving such materials as wood, paper, multi-purpos- fire-relate- The type, number chance to see old friends By Lynn Summers All of the foregoing is merely to lead into what we now a portable exput out a small has a chance to help minimize as well as injury, damage Morgan points out. And using tinguisher to fire before it spread will A down the road, right?). Detectors essential household appliances "Small home appliances" commonly include "essentials" like toasters and irons. The same term applies to even more essential appliances household fire detectors and fire extinguishers. Birthday Ball." A-B-- S J ILL ililTI cloth, flammable liquids, grease, and electricity. In choosing fire detectors and extinguishers, select only those which show the label of a major independent testing laboratory. PD01DG11 confirmed v iolation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities bv an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Mor Media Sales. Inc., telephone Ogden, Salt Lake City, Sorry, classifieds by mail only: P.O. Box 1(1133, Salt Lake City, L'tah Kit 16. A 35ll-!Hir- 5; 277-16r- 0. |