Ralph Kramden would be proud.
Posted on 12/20/2005 12:49:08 AM PST by Bobalu
I don't understand this retirement at 55 stuff. Does it apply to all workers regardless of years served? How about the city asking that new hires pay one percent of their health care costs. What's up with that? Why even bother over one percent?
I second that emotion. Unlike The Gipper, George Pataki won't stand up for the Rule of Law.
'For the riders, we ask for your understanding. Our fight is their fight." Right! The strikers can help pay for the increase in fares that are sure to come.
Ralph Kramden would be proud.
Who, outside of The Peoples Republic of NYC, CARES?
You choose to live in a city run by liberals, RINO's, and unions, so what do you expect?
or will it be Bloomberg caves in, happy busriders again?
irony
NY Schools in 2 hour delay:
Dec 20, 2005 7:23 am US/Eastern
(1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) New York City schools are opening two hours later than normal because of the transit strike. Schools Chancellor Joel Klein says if parents have to drop off their children at a regular time, the schools are open. However teachers have been given a one hour grace period to get into work.
Chancellor Klein notes that most elementary and middle school children live within walking distance to their schools. He says it's high school students that would be most affected by the transit strike.
It couldn't happen to a nicer third world. Unions have long since realized that they cannot survive in the private sector.
Years ago union leaders switched most of their efforts to unionize federal and state workers. They found that by paying politicians enough they could buy influence to force government bargainers to give in to union demands.
Government negotiators who bargain with unions have no personal stake in the demands and so are quick to respond to political pressure from above to settle on the union's terms.
At the present time a ride on the New York subway cost the rider about one fourth of the total cost of the ride. After this strike it will probably raise the total cost by one half. But city officials will not dare raise the subway fare, it might hurt the "poor."
But who cares how high the real costs is? Taxpayers in Phoenix will pick up the difference.
Wait and you will see. You read it here first.
It couldn't happen to a nicer third world. Unions have long since realized that they cannot survive in the private sector.
Years ago union leaders switched most of their efforts to unionize federal and state workers. They found that by paying politicians enough they could buy influence to force government bargainers to give in to union demands.
Government negotiators who bargain with unions have no personal stake in the demands and so are quick to respond to political pressure from above to settle on the union's terms.
At the present time a ride on the New York subway cost the rider about one fourth of the total cost of the ride. After this strike it will probably raise the total cost by one half. But city officials will not dare raise the subway fare, it might hurt the "poor."
But who cares how high the real costs is? Taxpayers in Phoenix will pick up the difference.
Wait and you will see. You read it here first.
Jersey Commuters Info:
Dec 20, 2005 6:42 am US/Eastern
(1010 WINS) (NEW YORK) The New Jersey Department of Transportation recommends, during the New York City transit strike, that commuters use the following Park and Ride lots for transport to the Port Authority Bus Terminal:
# PNC Arts Center, at Interchange 116 of the Garden State Parkway;
# Vince Lombardi Rest Area, between New Jersey Turnpike interchanges 18E and 18W. If lot is full, more parking is available at the Vince Lombardi truck stop;
# Allwood Park and Ride lot in Clifton.
Parking also is available at rail stations located at Montclair State University in Little Falls and Ramsey-Route 17 and at the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station at Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
Private companies also are offering parking.
Commuters can leave cars in one of 2,000 extra spots at Newport, an apartment and condominium complex with commercial space on the Jersey City waterfront for $10 a day instead of the usual $22.
NJ Transit is not adding extra trains or buses. But it will cross-honor bus, rail and light rail tickets.
The Port Authority is operating shuttle service on PATH trains between 33rd Street and the World Trade Center, with stops in Jersey City. The trains will operate every seven minutes during the morning and evening rush.
Those who drive into the city by car will find carpool restrictions at the Lincoln and Holland tunnels through 11 a.m. each morning.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority plans to provide additional cash lanes at tolls.
It couldn't happen to a nicer third world. Unions have long since realized that they cannot survive in the private sector.
Years ago union leaders switched most of their efforts to unionize federal and state workers. They found that by paying politicians enough they could buy influence to force government bargainers to give in to union demands.
Government negotiators who bargain with unions have no personal stake in the demands and so are quick to respond to political pressure from above to settle on the union's terms.
At the present time a ride on the New York subway cost the rider about one fourth of the total cost of the ride. After this strike it will probably raise the total cost by one half. But city officials will not dare raise the subway fare, it might hurt the "poor."
But who cares how high the real costs is? Taxpayers in Phoenix will pick up the difference.
Wait and you will see. You read it here first.
Look for the Union label, chances are a strike is close by.
It couldn't happen to a nicer third world. Unions have long since realized that they cannot survive in the private sector.
Years ago union leaders switched most of their efforts to unionize federal and state workers. They found that by paying politicians enough they could buy influence to force government bargainers to give in to union demands.
Government negotiators who bargain with unions have no personal stake in the demands and so are quick to respond to political pressure from above to settle on the union's terms.
At the present time a ride on the New York subway cost the rider about one fourth of the total cost of the ride. After this strike it will probably raise the total cost by one half. But city officials will not dare raise the subway fare, it might hurt the "poor."
But who cares how high the real costs is? Taxpayers in Phoenix will pick up the difference.
Wait and you will see. You read it here first.
NJ Commuter info:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1543830/posts?page=212#212
Most parents try to avoid the abysmal public schools that their children are zoned for, which is why I went to a high school over two miles away from my house.
Thanks for the info. I had a pretty normal commute. NJ Transit was pretty much on time and I just walked uptown like I usually do. Residents in the tri-state area have pretty much had just about everything thrown at them (terror attacks, blackouts, a previous transit strike, snow storms). We're tough as nails and will deal with it. I'm glad Bloomberg and the MTA is not giving in to their demands. Who wouldn't like to retire at 55, have paid medical and an 8% raise? They need a 2005 reality check.
Hopefully this will be the last of the unions.
Glad you made it in ok!
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