Strike...

How nice it was for the thousands of Transit workers
to take the day off today for my birthday. We are
going to have a huge party...All kidding aside, I
fully support the union's strike today and for as long
as it takes for them to receive the respect and
benefits that all workers in this country should
demand.
It makes me very sad to hear New Yorkers blaming the
transit workers and treating them as enemies in this
age-old fight of worker vs. management. American
workers are exploited- the fact that so many of us
allow our employers to do this just makes me sadder.
Why is it that we are blaming the workers today for
their actions, but relieving the MTA and our governor
for their actions? Why are we blaming the Transit
workers for inconveniencing our commutes instead of
wondering why so many employers have insisted that
their employees report for work today? Would it really
effect employers to allow workers that normally take
three buses and a subway to stay home today to get
some Christmas Shopping done?
Unless you are an individual that actually gets to
determine wages and employee benefits, you should
march across the Brooklyn Bridge with your head held
up high knowing that at least one group of workers in
this country is fighting for decent wages, retirement
benefits, healthcare, and respect from their employer.
You should not deny your fellow workers benefits and
salary increases simply because you do not receive
them. I happy with this Birthday present today. It
gives me hope that some Americans still value life
enough to face individual fines, reprimands, and small
paychecks to fight for the collective good. Thank you.