U.S. Department of Labor already on Saipan

Looks like the Feds are taking over sooner than we expected.

The Watchdog spotted a U.S. department of labor investigator at the Hard Rock Cafe in Garapan this past Thursday interrogating the employees about their hours and wages.

I don't know when this investigator arrived and started his enquiries, which businesses he has been to, or how long he will be here. But, it appears that federalization is a lot closer than we think.

Could our labor department soon be joining our people at immigration in the unemployment line?

We will just have to wait and see.

Barroom Blitzkreig

Guess who was involved in a barroom fracas this past Wednesday night?

Our beloved Director of Labor, Barry Herschbien!

It appears that the Fat Man tried to intervene in a domestic dispute outside of Bud's bar in Garapan. Whereupon, the husband involved in the dispute, chased the Fat Man into the bar and proceeded to have his way with Barry until the owner of Bud's, Leslie Jackson, separated the two combatants.

While hiding behind Mr Jackson, Barry proceeded to shout threats (much like a chihuahua) and demanding that his antagonist be thrown out. When he could not get his way, Barry called 911 and had his attacker arrested.

Barry's attacker (who works on one of the ships at anchor off of Saipan) was bailed out later that night for $1,250.00 by Mr Jackson.