Re: John Bruce and other dips
Author: oprrms
Date: 12-07-2008 - 15:50
John Bruce Wrote:
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> OPRRMS asked what's my solution: It appears that
> the Metrolink board is already working on
> terminating the Veolia contract, a good start. I
> think at least two people need to leave Metrolink:
> the CEO, on whose watch this occurred, and whoever
> was directly in charge of the Veolia contract and
> compliance. Wouldn't you agree?
Are you asking me? If so, my answer is that it's absolutely none of my business and I have no control over it.
> I also
> think for Metrolink a list of people who shouldn't
> be rehired by any contractor is in order.
Like, a "Black List?" OK. And what's your criteria for who's on it and who isn't?
> The LA Times has reported comments from several
> retired NTSB types who say the pattern of
> accidents is indicative of a real problem with
> corporate culture. I'm a little puzzled that you
> don't seem to be grasping this.
Why? Because it's a supposition, and isn't supported by the facts.
> My uncle rose to
> be CEO of a Class I, but he was in and out of the
> rail industry, and he wound up saying he didn't
> like railroaders. He did hire a head of human
> resources who sorta-kinda knew where the bodies
> were buried, and they turned the Class I around.
> But it was a corporate culture problem.
Which railroad was it?