So I'm in Atlanta for the weekend... checking on my not-sold-yet loft, collecting another bundle of clothes and shoes and stuff to bring back to New York with me. I left NY just in time to avoid a possible transit strike. I also escaped the winter weather, but Atlanta isn't cooperating. It's damn COLD here.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority's strike preparedness plan is woefully negligent. And invisible. Well, they have the lawsuit-injunction thing down, but the Transport Workers Union is apparently led by complete nut jobs, who don't care if their members risk fines for honoring a walk out.
Let's review: We're talking about $40,000 - $60,000 a year people, who will lose 2 days of pay for every day not working, plus up to $25,000 in fines - for each person - if the City wins their injunction.
That doesn't even count the fines that could be levied against the TWU if the members walk. Your union dues at work.
The agreement will be reached. The union officials will sign on the dotted line and the membership will be left with tons of unfullfilled indignation. That's what happens when you've been played.
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