Driver2165

Well then, since Mr. "Peter Bell Can Go To Hell" and Mr. "Tim Pawlenty's Wang is Benty" like to compare us to other agencies, I'll also compare a little bit here.

Keep in mind that today is Day 27 of this Minneapolis transit strike.

In 2003, Los Angeles's Mechanics went on strike. 35 days, and it was solved. And they got better than we even have a dream of getting. They got a 7% raise, and all the other issues would go to binding arbitration. We offered to stop the strike if we got exactly that, except instead of a 7% raise it would have been closer to the 0.5% percent the State wants.

"The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the 4,700 unionized transit workers will continue having healthcare paid for -- a key sticking point in the negotiations -- and would receive a one-time $1,000 bonus. However, the contract is only for one year" - Washington Times March 15 2004

This month in Philadelphia a strike was stopped. Of course they had to raise fares. Put this into perspective. Our fare is $1.25, $1.75 during rush hour. That's bloody cheap. Philadelphia's is $2, and they're considering raising it to $2.45. The current highest in the country is San Diego at $2.25. Yeah that sucks and all. But seriously, that's almost DOUBLE our fare. Chicago's is $1.75 AND you have to pay a quarter to transfer. It's no wonder they don't have enough money. (Well that, they blew all the cash on "high-tech" fare collection pieces of shit, and we're run by some cokehead) Why do people whine about how expensive it is here?

Probably for the same reason the Minnesota Taxpayers League likes getting free roads. Because we're all selfish bastards.

And that reminds me. What the hell kind of name is the Taxpayers League anyway? Aren't they opposed to taxes? That ugly ho won't email me back. That makes me sad.