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I obviously know them all after doing shows here for a
long time. It’s hard to get a fan anymore because so many
artists are hitting them up. We’ll do a show and half the of
the people in the crowd looking at you will be rappers. And
it’s not like they’re going to be there really wanting to buy
your music and support you. It’s really tough.
For example Braille, he’s on my album, he’s been doing
things for a really long time. He’s really done it and made a
living off it. He toured the world with James Brown.
It’s good to get the respect of local guys. That’s what I
really wanted to do on this album. Do what we’ve been
doing and known for with this sound, but get people who I
really appreciate and involve and who are willing without
having to coerce them or pay them or anything. They just
wanted to get down.
I guess that kind of contradicts myself saying I’m not
influenced by the local guys, my initial thought is I’m try-
ing to think outside the local scene. There’s only so much
you can do here. I kind of think that you have to get respect
outside here before the local people will really jump on
board.
tSn: Are you planning any national tours?
SS: We’ve done stuff here and there. Going back to
SXSW in March. Third year in the row we’ve done it.
California runs. Up north to Seattle. It’s about connecting
contacts and who you know. I think I know I want to tour
smarter, make sure it’s worth it. …
tSn: How do you go about making the national scene? I
guess that’s a million dollar question.
SS: Yeah. I feel like I have got some national press. I send
out my album and get reviews. I’ve gotten reviews form
URB magazine and Okayplayer, which is a big company in
BOli
partnership with great artists like The Roots and others. I
don’t know the big secret. It’s hard work. Just keep pushing
at it. I wish I had the answers. I just do this because I real-
ly like to do it.
I feel like it’s something that’s inside of me. My dad is
actually a musician … he’s from Nicaragua, I’m a first gen-
eration American ...
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mistakes in a month – however minor – or be fired.
“We can’t comment on Mr. Murray’s performance, why
he was moved into another role or why he was separated,”
Krum said. “His supervisor met with him regularly to
ensure that he was being given the appropriate resources
and training to succeed.”
according to Krum. “All partners at Tazo had the opportu-
nity to respond to an anonymous survey last year. … As far
as we know, neither Mr. Shabazz nor any other individual at
the plant has raised this as an issue. When our partners raise
complaints we promptly investigate and seek to resolve
their concerns.”
the no Call no Show that Wasn’t
investigation
Willis says his troubles also began when he started ques-
tioning procedures and policies during meetings that were
designed for such a purpose. According to Krum, Starbucks
has an “open door” policy for such ideas.
“Most of my issues came in meetings,” he said. “They’d
say they were trying to empower us … but when we
brought issues to them … it seems like they always stuffed
them under the rug.”
When he was fired for his “no call, no show,” that he
denies happened, he said he applied for unemployment and
was granted it by the state, until Starbucks appealed the
decision. He said he didn’t have the funds to pay for either
the appeal fee or to mail and produce copies of his records.
He is now being forced to pay back more than $5,447 he
received in unemployment insurance compensation that he
says was used to pay bills and other living expenses.
Starbucks says they maintain resources for employees to
report concerns and mismanagement.
“In addition to the various hotlines and other resources for
partners to report concerns, including anonymously, we sur-
vey our partners regularly throughout the company,”
BOLI spokesperson Bob Estabrook says an investigation
into a complaint of employment discrimination can take
anywhere from 5 months to a year, with lots of variables.
Many cases will be dropped by complainants before they
reach a conclusion, for a variety of reasons, he says.
BOLI investigates about 2,000 complaints a year, the vast
majority of them labor-related.
Mason General Hospital
Bid Package #MGH-1.D: Concrete
BIDS DUE:
February 24, 2011 at 2:00pm
HOFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON
Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697
Fax: (206) 286-7523
1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109
LIC # HOFFMCC164NC
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from all interested firms including disad-
vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and
emerging small business enterprises.
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet
http://www.hoffmancorp.com
2-16-11
INTERIM CLINIC SOFTWARE
PROJECT MANAGER
This 30 hr per wk limited duration position is expected to
last approx 1 yr. The project manager will oversee the
implementation of the Electronic Health Records (EHR)
system that includes documentation, training and vendor
relation. Full job description and application details can
be found at www.ncnm.edu. EOE
SUB BIDS REQUESTED
Powell Butte Reservoir No. 2 Phase 2
City of Portland
2-16-11
Bid Date March 8, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
SOUND TRANSIT U250
Mason General Hospital
Bid Package #MGH-1.A: Abatement
Bid Package #MGH-1.B: Demolition
Bid Package #MGH-1.C: Earthwork
and Utilities
BIDS DUE:
February 23, 2011 at 2:00pm
University of Washington Station
Bid Package #UWST-04.A:
Elevators Rebid
PRE-BID MEETING:
February 15, 2011 at 10:00am
BIDS DUE:
February 22, 2011 at 2:00pm
HOFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON
Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697
Fax: (206) 286-7523
1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109
LIC # HOFFMCC164NC
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from all interested firms including disad-
vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and
emerging small business enterprises.
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet
http://www.hoffmancorp.com
2-16-11
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HOFFMAN
CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY OF
WASHINGTON
Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697
Fax: (206) 286-7523
1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98109
PCL is requesting scope of work and bids, Monday
March 7, 2011 @ 1:00 pm.
PCL
CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, INC.
15405 SE 37th
Street, Suite 200
Bellevue, WA 98006
CCB# 083460
P – (425) 454-8020 F – (425) 454-5924
We are requesting bids from Subcontractors and
Suppliers, including Minority and Women owned
businesses, and Emerging Small Businesses for
the following: concrete – forming, placing, and rein-
forcing steel; masonry; metals; rough and finish car-
pentry; waterproofing; sheet metal; doors and win-
dows; painting and flooring; fire suppression;
plumbing and equipment; HVAC; electrical work;
earthwork; exterior improvements; utilities; water-
way and marine construction; piping and support;
and handling equipment-cranes.
Documents are available on PCL FTP site or in
PCL’s office in Bellevue, WA
LIC # HOFFMCC164NC
Email – seattlebids@pcl.com for FTP site information
We are an equal opportunity employer and request
sub bids from all interested firms including disad-
vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and
emerging small business enterprises.
Questions regarding site work, vault and reservoir
related
work
contact
Glen
Lamoreaux
@ 480-829-6333
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet
http://www.hoffmancorp.com
2-16-11
Questions regarding park center, maintenance
building, single-family residence, park trails, fenc-
ing, landscape and irrigation contact Derek Pizzey
@ 425-519-7325.
2-16-11