AFGE member Sergeant Kimberly Munley is being hailed as the hero of the Ft. Hood tragedy as she responded without regard for her personal safety to protect and serve the Ft. Hood community. During the eight year history of the Transportation Security Administration some politicians like former president George W. Bush and Representative John Mica (R - FL) asserted that union members like Munley would be less likely to serve with honor due to what they consider the restrictions of collective bargaining. Munley, like thousands of officers on every level of government serve with dignity and are treated with dignity thanks to the partnership with management known as collective bargaining. Sgt. Munley is a civilian police officer at the Ft. Hood military installation and a member of AFGE Local 1920.
According to a Washington Post report Sgt. Munley’s actions made her a hero to colleagues and strangers alike, as military leaders, neighbors and others praised her role in bringing an end to the tragedy.
"She probably saved a lot of lives with her actions," said Gen. George W. Casey Jr., the Army's chief of staff.
Lt. Gen. Robert Cone, commanding officer at Fort Hood, said, "It was an amazing and an aggressive performance by this police officer."
"Sgt. Munley acted with great heroism …as she and her partner were the first to respond to calls for help during the shooting rampage at Ft. Hood," said John Gage, AFGE national president. "As a part of its family, we offer our thoughts, our prayers, our support and our strength to our brave soldiers and their families, and our brothers and sisters, who are affected by this senseless and pointless tragedy," said Gage.
AFGE represents 1,700 civilian defense employees at the army base, including civilians in the Soldier Readiness Center, employees at the base hospital, and officers of the installation's civilian police force.
While Bush and Mica rightfully praise Munley while they mourn the tragedy at Ft. Hood they face an opportunity to apologize and acknowledge their shameful disrespect for those who serve while they are treated with dignity as workers as union members.
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Ron Moore author of this article wrote: "......asserted that union members like Munley would be less likely to serve with honor due to what they consider the restrictions of collective bargaining......."
Mr Moore what a “SHAMEFUL” venue to take political pot shots. In the midst of tragedy and heroism you chose to take the low road and make a political statement. That is "shameful"!!! It is you Mr Moore who should apologize.
James you took theword right out of my mouth.
Moore your a pathetic little man. your no better than the shooter!Whats next Bush made him do it?
Local 1645 UAW.
Moore, you just did a disservice to every Brother and Sister out there. How dare you play politics with this. Idiots like you are why Union support in this country is at an all time low. Ya better hope that we never meet in an alley.
I thought I was going to read about the hero who put herself in danger to save others lives. Reading this, I learned almost nothing about Sgt. Munley, but did learn that Ron Moore is a giant douche.
We're a union family, 4 generations now, and I don't think that this reporter has done anything wrong.
People just like to get their panties in a bunch.
I did not know this aspect of the story, and I'm glad I did not click on yet another cookie cutter AP release.
Shut up all of you
Yeah, I came here hoping to learn more about Sgt. Munley too. Thanks Mr. Moore for bringing something up that doesn't belong. If you have a beef about any issues, write an article about those issues, don't try to taint something else to fit your agenda. Not pathetic, but low...
I clicked on here to learn more about the heroism of this Sgt., and got your George Bush bashing BULLSHIT??!! You should be ashamed, you piece of garbage. If you represent unions-they suck.
Sgt Who? All I learned is Bush Bad--Union Good----Bush Bad---Union Good----
How bout a nice cup of "Get the Hell over it". Bush is gone, doesn't even show up like that bad penny Clinton....
Now, try this story over again, and tell me about the Sgt.!
Good job. I'm so glad you're ok. I'm glad you didn't kill his dumb azz. I want him to realize what he did was wrong while he's in prison. He's hurt a lot of people. I'll bet later he'll change his religion
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