Entry FeedDo you remember the last strike in the summer of 2002? Why do garbage workers always strike when things get hot and smelly? IMPACT! Hey - I just paid close to $300 for garbage. Great service.
I am so sick and tired of this wonderful city that we live in. I swear City Hall would be better run by chimps. They take Toronto, this world class, amazing city, and turn it into the most poorly run bureaucratic nightmare. David Miller - I voted for you; and for you, Bill Saundercook. I am now publicly admitting my mistake. (Actually, I don't think that I actually voted for David Miller... Hmmm... Can't remember.)
This strike is terrible. How will it effect you, amazing mothers of Toronto? No public pools. No summer camps. No swimming lessons. No city daycares. No garbage pick-ups.
My kids swimming lessons for the summer - nope. Wait - I haven't gotten a refund cheque from the city, have you? They owe me over $200! Hmmm... Do you think I will just get a credit on my account? Gee - thanks! I am tempted to call Visa and get them to take it off my bill.
Do you know how ridiculous this city is? For years pools have opened the weekend after the last day of school. However, last weekend our public pool was opened for a few hours, before it was closed due to the strike. What a waste of money! Rushing to open it early, only to shut it back down again. The City could have saved the resources, anticipating the strike.
When you read about the union's position, it is hard to be sympathetic. Do they realize how lucky they are compared to the general population? It is our tax money paying for everything they get! In fact, we are their bosses.
Historically, I understand the need for unions to protect employees rights; but between the auto and the public sectors, it seems like they have far too much power. Who is looking out for Joe and Jane Taxpayer? Not David Miller.