My post-strike rant
I've heard both sides of the issues. The thing that gets to me is all these people who think that they're supposed to support the TWU because it is a union. When a political issue comes up, do you take the time to understand it so that you can make an informed decision? Or do you just pick the side that your political party's on
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I don't think they should've gone on strike, which is not the same thing.
An Italian style strike would have made more sense. If the Union refused to do overtime it would effect the MTA far more than the riders. MTA long term plans and scheduling would be really messed up if time tables started to skew,
do electricians get insurance and pensions?
Due to building codes, most are licensed. There is just too much risk in hiring anyone that isn't. So most do get pretty good insurance and pensions. Not as good as the MTA; but pretty close. I can't speak for all trades, but Iron workers, HVAC and Electrical work is all very high paid. Partially because it is very hard work and partially because of the long time it takes to learn the trade. It often combines the mental challenges
of "professional" work with the physical demands of construction.
I have a cousin who is a HVAC Mech and he makes more than his brother who has a 4 year degree in finance from Baruch. The up side is that in finance, you rarely have to chase rats out of heating ducts.
The fact that the MTA can find any tradesmen amazes me. They could be making more, and not have to work nights and weekends; by working elsewhere.
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