We, the tenants of 27 West 96th Street, request the immediate return of a Concierge Stool in the lobby. We believe that it is a necessity for the wellbeing of our doormen, so that they may better fulfill their duties.
For many years a stool was provided, but was twice arbitrarily removed to punish one worker (who is no longer a doorman) based on the complaint of one tenant (who no longer lives here). At this point, we consider this action to be not only outdated, but outrageous.
In addition and most egregiously, nearly 11 months ago one doorman suffered a serious accident while on the job, and after an 8-month absence and continuing to experience chronic pain, he has returned to work. Considering that the injuries he sustained should never have happened, we insist that his comfort while performing his job description is a high priority.
Do the right thing. Return the Concierge Stool.
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One former doorman should not spoil things for all the other excellent people who keep our building safe.
The fact that management has thus far refused to provide a basic necessity seems like cruel and unusual punishment, though punishment for what is not clear. Please do the right thing and provide a concierge stool.
In light of Dino's on-site injuries, please give him and other doormen a concierge stool.
There is no reason to deprive the doormen of a stool. Hardworking and honorable, they will not abuse its existence, and not being exhausted by eight hours of standing, they'll be all the more alert and able to carry out their duties. We cannot chance any more of our valuable doormen sustaining an injury. Dino's was caused by lack of repair of an unsafe grating, but lack of a stool could also be dangerous if fatigue or strain from hours of standing should lead a doorman to have an accident. There is no conceivable reason to deny the doormen a stool in the lobby, and very good reasons to provide them with one.
This should be what is called a "no-brainer." No human being, young or old, has been designed to stand upright for eight hours. Please restore the Concierge Stool as the decent, humane gesture you owe to your hard-working employees.
Let them sit!
It seems like a humanitarian gesture.
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We, the tenants of 27 West 96th Street, request the immediate return of a Concierge Stool in the lobby. We believe that it is a necessity for the wellbeing of our doormen, so that they may better fulfill their duties.
For many years a stool was provided, but was twice arbitrarily removed to punish one worker (who is no longer a doorman) based on the complaint of one tenant (who no longer lives here). At this point, we consider this action to be not only outdated, but outrageous.
In addition and most egregiously, nearly 11 months ago one doorman suffered a serious accident while on the job, and after an 8-month absence and continuing to experience chronic pain, he has returned to work. Considering that the injuries he sustained should never have happened, we insist that his comfort while performing his job description is a high priority.
Do the right thing. Return the Concierge Stool.
31 Comments
The doormen need and deserve a place to sit; they should not have to waste their energies having to stand all the time. When they can rest, it is better for them as well as for the tenants.
One former doorman should not spoil things for all the other excellent people who keep our building safe.
The fact that management has thus far refused to provide a basic necessity seems like cruel and unusual punishment, though punishment for what is not clear. Please do the right thing and provide a concierge stool.
In light of Dino's on-site injuries, please give him and other doormen a concierge stool.
There is no reason to deprive the doormen of a stool. Hardworking and honorable, they will not abuse its existence, and not being exhausted by eight hours of standing, they'll be all the more alert and able to carry out their duties. We cannot chance any more of our valuable doormen sustaining an injury. Dino's was caused by lack of repair of an unsafe grating, but lack of a stool could also be dangerous if fatigue or strain from hours of standing should lead a doorman to have an accident. There is no conceivable reason to deny the doormen a stool in the lobby, and very good reasons to provide them with one.
This should be what is called a "no-brainer." No human being, young or old, has been designed to stand upright for eight hours. Please restore the Concierge Stool as the decent, humane gesture you owe to your hard-working employees.
Let them sit!
It seems like a humanitarian gesture.
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The doormen need and deserve a place to sit; they should not have to waste their energies having to stand all the time. When they can rest, it is better for them as well as for the tenants.