Wayne the Usher in 111/110 @ BMO

[nancymiranda]

Hey Folks:

I'm putting this out there and asking for help!

Saturdays game, Wayne our usher who stands between 111 and 110 was told he's going to be phased out.

Reason being... he must either pick to work at ACC or BMO but he can't work at both. He refuses to pick.

For me - I find this unacceptable! Wayne is close to retirement. He may be between 63 or 64... he may even be over 65 for all I know. Since the beginning of BMO he's been working at both BMO and ACC picking up as many hours as he can so he can make enough $$$ to pay bills, rent etc.

For those of you who don't know... Wayne is an amazing usher. He pratically knows all the regulars by name, always welcomes us to the game with either a hand shake or hug and does the same at the end of the game. He's also hung out with a few of us.

I dont want to see him loose his job... so I'd ask if you guys can either email or call your TFC Reps and complain about loosing Wayne!

I'm also open to any other suggestions or ideas!!!!

Thanks in advance!

[Wagner]

it's funny,
my buddy was a Bartender at the ACC only, and this year they told him he has to work both ACC and BMO.

It's BS that a good senior worker like Wayne is getting jerked around.

emailing your rep can't hurt.

[Juanito]

MLSE .... keeping employees disgruntled since 1998.

[nancymiranda]

I've already sent an email to MLSE. Now going to send one to my rep.

Anyone who knows Wayne knows how hard this guy works. He's always early - always smiling even when its pissing rain! He's never complained when its cold; when it rains; when its hotter than hell there... He's always in a good mood. When he does his rounds up and down the stairs, he always stops to talk to everyone.

I'm disappointed in the way they treat Wayne!

[Pinkie]

wayne is awesome and the best usher. when wayne isn't there i always ask where he is. to which the temp usher always says.."everyone wants to know this...i guess you all love him".

[MG42]

Wayne is awesome, only rivalled by ponytail the security guard from 07

[simon]

Wayne has been between 110/111 since day one. I for one want to see him at the top of the stairs next season! I just wouldn't be the same without him. Always friendly, rain or shine! Always smiling.

[prizby]

interesting...cuz the regulars in the 112 (Emio and Fabio i think) work both the ACC and BMO Field, never mentioned that they had to choose

[nancymiranda]

Personally I think it's an age thing! It's not the job cause he goes up and down those stairs several time during the game. I get winded just going up the stairs and I work out 4 times a week! Plus there has never been any fights or tussles cause Wayne will say something to the people. Everyone respects Wayne!

I think he's nearing 65 an MLSE dent want to be on the hook for retirement! Anyone know someone I can phone or email at MLSE?

I just posted in Facebook; twitter and emailed general MLSE. Even though I complained in my email to MLSE those dumb asses wrote back how they would pass on my compliments and mak sure Wayne received my praise! Just goes to show u the dumb asses didn't read my email and that's exactly what I wrote back (minus the dumb ass remarks)!

Any help appreciated.

[nancymiranda]

Oh yea... Isn't there another Town Hall coming up????

[AL-MO]

You should move this to a section that all users (not just members) can see.

[DichioTFC]

You should move this to a section that all users (not just members) can see.

Agreed.

[WestStandGeoff]

I'm envious you have such a great usher. One of my main complaints since day 1 has been the revolving door of people in my section. What's going on sounds really shitty.

[nancymiranda]

Just sent an email to my account manager and told him I'm expecting a reply! lol.. Lets see what happens.

[nancymiranda]

Mods... or someone who has admin access... can you please move this to the General area... sorry.. don't know how to do it!

Thanks guys!

[jabbronies]

** bump ** for the move.

[yellowfellow]

Wayne is awesome. Always smiling, very friendly.

[nancymiranda]

It anyone would like to write and support Wayne, here's the info link for

Toronto FC:
http://www.mlse.com/contactus_teams.aspx

MLSE:
http://www.mlse.com/contactus_venues.aspx

Much appreciated!

[Mark in Ottawa]

Weird. Who is making him choose? It must be ML$E right?
I have met Wayne a few times and he has always been top knotch.

Getting jerked around seems to be a common occurrence for all who deal with ML$E in any way shape or form.

[MadRukus]

He's even got his own chant!!

"Wayne's a f'n legend, Wayne's a f'n legend! LA-LA, LA, LA! "

I'm definitely going to be writing about this, that dude always has a smile on his face and does his best to make conversation with anyone that walks by.

He even broke down after the last game when a girl gave him a hug...

Smarten up MLSE.

[TFCin110]

I'm by no means saying Wayne isn't to be believed, but just remember there are 3 sides to every story.....Wayne's side, MLSE, and the truth. I am sure that MLSE is not doing anything that would open them up to a harrassment suit or violation of the labour code. But, moral code? Who knows.

[nancymiranda]

Thanks everyone for pitching in.
To TFCin110 - your right there is a side toevery story but when ever
Wayne has given us any info it's been right on the money!
So in this case I'm going with Wayne.
MLSE has trie to screw over SSH.... So why not a senior who can't afford
Legal representation is it's age related? Just saying!

[MG42]

Thanks everyone for pitching in.
To TFCin110 - your right there is a side toevery story but when ever
Wayne has given us any info it's been right on the money!
So in this case I'm going with Wayne.
MLSE has trie to screw over SSH.... So why not a senior who can't afford
Legal representation is it's age related? Just saying!

Any RPB lawers to ride to Waynes rescue?

[nancymiranda]

Any RPB lawers to ride to Waynes rescue?

His direct manager said it's because he had to choose one or the other and he can't because it doesn't bring in enough $$$. They would never say it's his age... But I'm speculating...
Going to follow up more and see if he gets any more info. He was just told on saturday before his shift (I believe)

[Mark in Ottawa]

His direct manager said it's because he had to choose one or the other and he can't because it doesn't bring in enough $$$.

Interesting. It might be a similar situation to that of one of my sons friends.

He works for two distinct arms of a large organization which makes heavy use of part time employees. They are always being very careful not to assign him too many hours at either job for fear that the sum of the two might add up to full time hours for a long enough time period that they would have to classify him as a full timer and pay him benefits!

Things always seem to get a little muddled when union membership and full time vs part time arguments get involved.

I'm still hoping Wayne comes out of it all right.

[Don Julio]

Wow, I'll do anything to support Wayne, he's been great from day 1.. well at least midway through the first season since I started my 111 dynasty. More facts are needed, though, before we start in with reactionary fury.. Something doesn't add up.

No business wants to phase out of high-performing, well-liked employees for no reason. I wonder if he's reaching retirement age and they have to limit his hours for some sort of unknown legal reasons?

I know a lot of people that would put a good word in for him if necessary though.

[Don Julio]

Also, I'm pretty sure that a) MLSE has it's legal bases covered regarding employment law, and b) no possible award could match the legal fees required to fight MLSE

[ag futbol]

Also, I'm pretty sure that a) MLSE has it's legal bases covered regarding employment law, and b) no possible award could match the legal fees required to fight MLSE

Not saying anything is / isn't wrong here but you'd be surprised how sometimes otherwise intelligent companies make bone-headed (and libelous) moves when it comes to hiring and firing.

[nancymiranda]

Not saying anything is / isn't wrong here but you'd be surprised how sometimes otherwise intelligent companies make bone-headed (and libelous) moves when it comes to hiring and firing.

need not say much on that. The department next to me surplused 3 staff members as a cost savings method only to replace them with 3 new folks at 3 times the salary who are consultants... Duuuu.... everyone is still scratching their heads over that one.

[cmonyoureds]

Wayne IS 111, Wayne IS 111 na na na na
Top notch dude and we were taking pictures with him on Saturday. If any of this is true it's disgusting.
I'd sign that petition and I'll send an e-mail as well!

Without a doubt the saving grace of BMO employees after all the BS by security and other "high on themselves" ushers.
Only usher I know that greets us by name and/or "hey top row, good to see you guys again"