Via New York
It was a LONG journey back home, but I have finally made it back to Fort Worth. Flew from Durban to Johannesburg to Paris to New York to Fort Worth. Slept the whole way to Paris, watched 3 movies on the way to New York (Wedding Crashers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Crash). Stayed with my good friend, Matt O'brien in NYC.
The transit strike was kind of a huge pain in the arse. Cost $60-70 to get between JFK and Manhattan. We almost couldnt find a cab willing to take us out of the city to JFK and ALL the car services were booked. Ended up spending lots of cash on taxis, but made it out of the city with time to spare. As annoying as it was for me, I am sure this strike is a HUGE problem for almost all New Yorkers. People walking to work in cold, cold weather, awful traffic, and million dollar fines for the transit authority. Big problem, but one we dont really have to worry 'bout hur in TEXAS.
Well, I actually have lots more to write about, Africa-related and otherwise. Am planning posting a lot over the next few weeks. Regardless, its great to be home for Christmas.
posted by Cully @ 11:47 PM
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Public sector labor unions are a relatively new phenomenon. They grew only when unions began to lose their traditional strength in the private sector, and the unions were worried about losing numbers and clout in DC, so they began pushing the unionization of the public sector.
The whole point of unions was for workers to collectively bargain for a better share of profits, working conditions, etc. This obviously doesnt work in the public sector because there are no profits to divy up, and if public sector employees are upset about their benefits, pay, etc they can petition their government and seek change through the legislative process (on the local, state, and national levels). As a result, we get illegal strikes by transit workers that make life miserable for everybody and stiffle economic growth. When the air traffic controllers went on strike in the early 1980's Reagan fired them, fotunately, the strike is over in NYC now, but their needs to be serious consequences for the union bosses at the very least.
On a positive note, Merry Christmas! Look forward to seeing you in Dallas.
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