@KenInCO Grandpa looks like TI. For real.

@QasimRashid I aced the tests. Rented hotel rooms to be in the head of the line. Watched as the kids with the right last name came late and unprepared. Even had a kid cheat off my test and get right in. Nepotism is a detriment to the union and work they do. It puts people in danger and costs the city tons of money. That is a subject I never see discussed and should be.

@QasimRashid I believe in both BUT there needs to be oversight in regards to union hiring practices. As somebody who took 5-10 NYC union exams in my 20s, only to never get a call back, an email/letter or my test scores. I know the nepotism is rampant. They hire their kids and family. Not the people who score well and have experience. Example: Iron Workers had about 5k applicants everyday for 8 days. They charged applicants a $25 application fee. About $1 Million.

@emptywheel well, closed my Twitter today. As long as Empty Wheel is in my feed, I'm good.