07-06-2016, 07:15 PM
Hey everyone,
While out exploring the line tonight, I spoke to several construction crew members. In my conversations with them, about how things were going, one thing was common: morale is low. These folks are taking a beating from the general public. One guy said he could finally count on 2 hands, after talking with me, the number of kind words the public have had toward them, and the project. He said people are nearly constantly swearing at them, giving them the finger, etc. - generally, treating them terribly.
So, I'm challenging everyone here: when you're out and about, if you make eye contact with one of the workers, just smile and give them a thumbs up. Or stop and say "Hey, thanks for doing what you're doing." A little positivity and support could really go along way, for these folks who are doing all the hard work of making Waterloo region a fantastic place.
While out exploring the line tonight, I spoke to several construction crew members. In my conversations with them, about how things were going, one thing was common: morale is low. These folks are taking a beating from the general public. One guy said he could finally count on 2 hands, after talking with me, the number of kind words the public have had toward them, and the project. He said people are nearly constantly swearing at them, giving them the finger, etc. - generally, treating them terribly.
So, I'm challenging everyone here: when you're out and about, if you make eye contact with one of the workers, just smile and give them a thumbs up. Or stop and say "Hey, thanks for doing what you're doing." A little positivity and support could really go along way, for these folks who are doing all the hard work of making Waterloo region a fantastic place.