The Only Thing The Working Classes Have To Lose Are Their Chains!
The situation with the New York City Transit Workers demands are of concern to many New Yorkers, especially those who use the subway and buses to and from work each day. But the issues are beyond just getting to work, or getting there on time.
* The issues involve getting a fair day's wage, for a fair day's work. And
the Union wants an 8% increase for the next three years:
* Job security, better working conditions, respect from management in it's day to day relations with workers. And an Affordable Insurance Plan.
* The MTA offered a 3% every year, for the next three years:
* And an increase of the reirement age from 55 to 62 years:
* All new hirees would have to pay 1% of their income towards the Pension Fund.
The Union does not acept these proposals!
Supporting these workers in their plight for a decent wage, with benefits, have always been what all working people strive for historically. And because of this collective need, the forming of Trade Unions/Collective Bargaining Agents was created to assist in this regard.
In this United States Of America, worker's organizations have dwindled in numbers, resources, and the attraction of potential workers, and employers alike. The cultural belief that a person or individual can bargain with his Boss or Employer for a better deal, has been the biggest fallacy ever promoted, by those who resist collective bargaining methods.
However, it seems like the table is turning into the workers favor, and more people are seeing the wisdom of collective bargaining via A Representative Worker's Union. We welcome this development, and hope that the trend will continue to grow in volume.
*Let us support the Workers Cause!
*Let us unite in spirit with all those who seek to improve the conditions under which they operate as workers.
* Let us support whatever is decided by the workers representatives of The New York Transit Authority Union.
And most of all, let us show support for Worker's Rights!
Workers International Unite!
Sincerely,
Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator & Advocate.
& Former Shop Steward.
A.T.G.W.U.
1 comment:
TO:
Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Phone: (212) 639-9675
Fax: (212) 788-2460
From:
Derryck S. Griffith
Manhattan.
New York City.
Tel# 1-212-337-3093
Mr. Bloomberg,
The MTA Worker's Strike:
These workers are not asking for Millions. They are merely asking for A Decent Wage, A Secure and Affordable Health Plan, Better Working Conditions, and Respect from The MTA Management Authority.
It may be good and fine for you to spurn The MTA Union & it's members for taking Strike Action. But this kind of response coming from you Sir, is indicative of that of A Capitalist/Businessman.
It is all about making money, the workers are only the means towards that end in your enterprise.
Sincerely,
Derryck S. Griffith.
Educator & Advocate.
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