Another NYC Transit Strike Deadline Looms

At midnight today the Transport Workers Union had 2 private bus lines in Queens go out. Now, those two companies have been without a contract for three years! They're being absorbed by the MTA, yet won't face the Taylor Law penalties that MTA workers will face - lose two days pay for every one day on strike.

They're back at the bargaining table again and it's possible city buses and subways might not be running come midnight.

I'm in for the night.

I want to know who decided this contract would come due right before the holidays...! Whatever they do, they should change the date on the renewal. It's not only bad for New York City, the commuters and the tourists -- it's a horrible time for the families of the workers! Sheesh.

Get it over with, MTA and TWU! This cat and mouse game -- will there be a strike, will there not be a strike -- it's foolishness. And, this is not the time of year for it!

/rant