Nah Right

Those of you joining us from outside of NY have probably heard about the massive transit strike we’re enduring at the moment. 7 million daily commuters were left stranded last night after negotiations between the MTA and the TWU union broke down without an agreement.

Although I agree with the union members that they probably deserve more money and a better contract, I think they’re wildin’ out with their demands for 8% increases each year for the next 3 years. The city is gonna fine their asses so much money per day while they’re out, it’s gonna cancel out whatever increase they eventually get, if they get any.

My job says we have to use sick and vacation days to cover any days we’re out, but I’m not sure if my department is gonna actually enforce that. I stayed home today because I can do that, but as the New Negro pointed out, that’s not exactly an option for everybody. Hopefully this can be resolved quickly, but last I heard the MTA is refusing to negotiate further until the workers return to work. If that’s the case, this could take a while.

Anybody else from NY (or elsewhere) got any strike stories? Opinions?