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The issue here is not whether unions are good, bad or otherwise. These are people covered by a law to protect the public safety. They are allowed to unionizes. They are allowed to collectively bargain. They are not allowed to strike and endanger the public. These are PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. They are fighting the STATE OF NEW YORK. Not exactly your regular fight.
They already make more than the average wage in NYC and they want a 30% raise over 3 years. They want retirement benefits equal to police and firefighters (retire after 25, if you survive!). They do not want to contribute to their health care. I personally think the demands are not reasonable.
Now, the strike violates the law. The Union is being fined (and not enough in my opinion) because it encouraged the strike. This is similar to the air traffic controller strike and I believe the best thing to do is to give the strikers an ultimatum. Return to work TODAY or we will consider it a resignation.
Why isn't this clear to Everyone?
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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