"Apparently, a concern for others is self-love at its least attractive, while greed is now a sign of the highest altruism. But then to reverse, periodically, the meanings of words is a very small price to pay for our vast freedom not only to conform but to consume." Gore Vidal
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Transit Strike Rundown
Josh Eidelson has more on the fallou from the transit strike. I think he about hits it on the head. The one thing I don't think most people appreciate is the inherent danger in bargaining a two-tiered contract, with different benefits and wages for future and current employees. It's like signing your own death sentence. It's the quickest way to increase resentment among young and old workers I can think of.
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Found your comment on the Cegelis blog. Love your tag line.
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