London/Paris transportation strike - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 09-07-2010, 04:54 AM

Seems like this happens a lot. Man I can't imagine how that would disrupt a city so dependent on public transportation. Everything must practically shut down.

Are these workers actually getting screwed more than anyone else or are they just throwing a fit at the expense of everyone else?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_europe_strikes

quiet · 09-07-2010, 04:55 AM

yeah, totally fucked up.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-07-2010, 05:40 AM

It doesn't happen that much in London. It gets threatened a lot but only happens in reality now and then. I am very pro-union but in my view the transport union will strike for just about anything.

ottopottomouse · 09-07-2010, 05:57 AM

They aren't getting screwed but the unions love to make it sound like they are to justify their own existence and monthly subs.

jimmycooper · 09-07-2010, 02:27 PM

I once flew into Paris when the airport baggage handlers were on strike. After we got our luggage out of the bins and made our way onto the Metro, the conductors went on strike after about 3 or 4 stops. It was awesome.

Cherry7 · 09-07-2010, 02:37 PM

Our local ticket office is in central london and has both tube and rail connection. They want to close the ticket office so that there will be times when you will not be able to find anyone to help - with simple ticket problem, or may be a person under a train, robbery or even fire.

The Union is trying to protect jobs but also the service. The rich, the newspaper owners, TV bosses, are all anti union, and they don't travel on tubes, trains and buses.

_Richard_ · 09-07-2010, 02:45 PM

this sucks in vancouver, i can't even begin to imagine what it would be like in europe

Sarah_Jayne · 09-07-2010, 03:33 PM

I actually agree with the issue over closing ticket office. If nothing else from a safety point of view. As a woman, when I have to travel late it is at least something to know there is a human on the station to help if you are feeling unsure of your safety.

The problem is that the union has threatened strikes for much more petty things in the past so people start to gloss over when they talk.

09-07-2010, 04:54 AM	#1
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,290	London/Paris transportation strike Seems like this happens a lot. Man I can't imagine how that would disrupt a city so dependent on public transportation. Everything must practically shut down. Are these workers actually getting screwed more than anyone else or are they just throwing a fit at the expense of everyone else? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_europe_strikes __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available. Wanted: CCBill pay sites for sale

09-07-2010, 05:57 AM	#4
ottopottomouse She is ugly, bad luck. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 13,177	They aren't getting screwed but the unions love to make it sound like they are to justify their own existence and monthly subs. __________________ ↑ see post ↑ 13101

09-07-2010, 02:27 PM	#5
jimmycooper Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manhattan Posts: 4,016	I once flew into Paris when the airport baggage handlers were on strike. After we got our luggage out of the bins and made our way onto the Metro, the conductors went on strike after about 3 or 4 stops. It was awesome. __________________

09-07-2010, 02:37 PM	#6
Cherry7 Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,564	Our local ticket office is in central london and has both tube and rail connection. They want to close the ticket office so that there will be times when you will not be able to find anyone to help - with simple ticket problem, or may be a person under a train, robbery or even fire. The Union is trying to protect jobs but also the service. The rich, the newspaper owners, TV bosses, are all anti union, and they don't travel on tubes, trains and buses. __________________ My Neighbour Butterfly PORN-The Musical The Long Goodbye Cinema Erotique

09-07-2010, 04:55 AM	#2
quiet we'll miss you our friend. RIP Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fernie, BC Posts: 25,115	yeah, totally fucked up.

09-07-2010, 05:40 AM	#3
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	It doesn't happen that much in London. It gets threatened a lot but only happens in reality now and then. I am very pro-union but in my view the transport union will strike for just about anything.

09-07-2010, 02:45 PM	#7
_Richard_ Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 30,986	this sucks in vancouver, i can't even begin to imagine what it would be like in europe

09-07-2010, 03:33 PM	#8
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	I actually agree with the issue over closing ticket office. If nothing else from a safety point of view. As a woman, when I have to travel late it is at least something to know there is a human on the station to help if you are feeling unsure of your safety. The problem is that the union has threatened strikes for much more petty things in the past so people start to gloss over when they talk.