"the greed shows its face again"
10 / 14 / 03
pissed
There's currently a strike going on with the MTA, which is the public transportation system in Los Angeles (such as it is). Now, if anyone from either the drivers or mechanics would like to comment, maybe clear up what I'm about to say with some facts they can back up, please, be my guest. If I'm wrong, I'll admit.
Now then, it appears the bus/train mechanics are going on strike. To show their "support," the drivers are striking as well. And why? Because the mechanics want an extra $70 for healthcare coverage. Normally this wouldn't seem so bad, except it's been said that they make an average of $85k a year.
Is anybody else's brain breaking, yet?
So all the buses and trains have come to a halt. A little old granny won't be able to get to her doctor's office any more. A man with a job that feeds 2+ kids will probably lose it. People who used the buses to avoid adding the the pollution will now get in their cars, further weakening the ozone. People and the environment are going to hurt, because the mechanics who make 85k a year want another $70 for healthcare.
A lot of people who depend on those buses can't even get healthcare.
Watch carefully, people. This is capitalism at its finest.
Sorry, spammers forced my hand. Comments reviewed before being published.
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Oh man, that just sucks. I remember when mta went on strike two years ago, and that was just hellish.
( 12:51 pm )