Jockey Guild "Confusion" --- DRF Article
 

I read and re-read this article and just shook my head. They're poised to hire either an ex-jockey or a coin dealer. I'm sure they're both fine people, but I just don't get it. Why in the world would they hire someone without significant and successful collective bargaining experience?

The hiring process here more closely resembles a church parish council or high school president election than it does a serious business hiring. It's absolutely ridiculous that their choice of candidates is limited to a couple people brought to their board by insiders.

The Jockey Guild should conduct a business-like search for the best candidate. Hire a search firm specializing in recruiting candidates from the collective bargaining profession and interview several candidates.

They should develop a compensation package in a way that provides significant incentive for attaining specific goals of their organization, including health benefits.

It's mind-boggling.

they should hire a old time union guy..and old ba for some teamster local..to play hardball...

I dont get it either Sent. I wonder what the pay is.