It's Official - Strike!

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It's Official - Strike!
Topic Started: Nov 3 2009, 01:23 AM (3,364 Views)
CVPI19	Nov 4 2009, 11:00 PM Post #91
Allegheny,and Midvale PTV Leader & Correspondent Posts: 252 Group: Members Member #77 Joined: March 2, 2006	Neoei3318 Nov 4 2009, 07:32 PM The quotes about B.A. came from the "Minister of Mis-Information", Richard Baloney Maloney. So, take it with a grain of salt. The ariticle has also mentioned that other higher ups in SEPTA management have also favored it so... Anyway, the perceived problem with BA is that it plays into the unions hand. Quote: I would rather hear the truth from union members than the public personally. "Truth" can be easily distorted. Until the press conference today, Brown gave several vague reasons for the walkout. Now, it's becuase "Nutter made me Cryyyy." It boils down to this: Brown is holding the riding public hostage hostage for the lulz, and is making the union look like chumps. I can't wait for the dog and pony show on day 47, when he has no money from collections. I will bet you and those who think this strike will be prolonged that it will end before next week or next week I know Rendell and Brady will come to the rescue they are our only hope in ending this and so everyone including our members who are in the union along with the other strikers and the riding public can get some peace of mind. I know myself, septafan, SouthernRida215 and the rest of PTV can finally move on with our lives until the next contract runs out. Edited by CVPI19, Nov 4 2009, 11:02 PM.



Tritransit Area	Nov 4 2009, 11:48 PM Post #92
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,243 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	CVPI19 Nov 4 2009, 11:00 PM Neoei3318 Nov 4 2009, 07:32 PM The quotes about B.A. came from the "Minister of Mis-Information", Richard Baloney Maloney. So, take it with a grain of salt. The ariticle has also mentioned that other higher ups in SEPTA management have also favored it so... Anyway, the perceived problem with BA is that it plays into the unions hand. Quote: I would rather hear the truth from union members than the public personally. "Truth" can be easily distorted. Until the press conference today, Brown gave several vague reasons for the walkout. Now, it's becuase "Nutter made me Cryyyy." It boils down to this: Brown is holding the riding public hostage hostage for the lulz, and is making the union look like chumps. I can't wait for the dog and pony show on day 47, when he has no money from collections. I will bet you and those who think this strike will be prolonged that it will end before next week or next week I know Rendell and Brady will come to the rescue they are our only hope in ending this and so everyone including our members who are in the union along with the other strikers and the riding public can get some peace of mind. I know myself, septafan, SouthernRida215 and the rest of PTV can finally move on with our lives until the next contract runs out. I really hope you are right.



Tritransit Area	Nov 4 2009, 11:55 PM Post #93
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,243 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	I just drove by Frontier 25 minutes ago (11:25 PM) and found a group of union members hanging out in front of depot with the grill going. (By the way, it's shocking at first because you think something's on fire!) I didn't think people would be out this late since Frontier essentially closes. Plus, well, that section of Alan Wood Road isn't exactly the busiest thoroughfare at this time of the night either. Maybe it could have brought more visibility if the group went to Ridge Pike? As much as I am against this strike, still mad that it happened, and don't believe the reasons for it are acceptable, it is somewhat heartwarming to see people out there standing up for their beliefs. Especially since I know they travel a long way to get out here, and they are sitting in the lonely dark suburban road being passed once in a blue moon by a suburbanite who barely knows what SEPTA is...



CVPI19	Nov 5 2009, 12:15 AM Post #94
Allegheny,and Midvale PTV Leader & Correspondent Posts: 252 Group: Members Member #77 Joined: March 2, 2006	Even though the Phillies lost in the World Series I hope Rendell can hit a homerun that will put this strike to an end.



SouthernSeptaRida215	Nov 5 2009, 12:26 AM Post #95
Southern Depot PTV Co-Leader & Correspondent. Posts: 369 Group: Members Member #2,708 Joined: July 5, 2009	Hey guys guess what I got some great news to tell you tommorow......



Bus Guy 8202	Nov 5 2009, 12:40 AM Post #96
The 113-119 Spotter Posts: 1,201 Group: Members Member #2,623 Joined: June 11, 2008	SouthernSeptaRida215 Nov 5 2009, 12:26 AM Hey guys guess what I got some great news to tell you tommorow...... Tororrow as in a few hours from now or tomorrow as in friday?



rider65	Nov 5 2009, 07:48 AM Post #97
Advanced Transit Fan Posts: 445 Group: Members Member #52 Joined: November 15, 2005	From a very reliable source......the UTU will be striking starting Nov. 22. The plan is to disrupt the start of holiday shopping at area malls. So they have two weeks to get things done.



buswizard	Nov 5 2009, 08:20 AM Post #98
^^^ My sister needs a copy Posts: 1,647 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	rider65 Nov 5 2009, 07:48 AM From a very reliable source......the UTU will be striking starting Nov. 22. The plan is to disrupt the start of holiday shopping at area malls. So they have two weeks to get things done. My mind is fried...is this supposed to mean something good for SEPTA or is this doom for the Xmas season for SEPTA and shoppers?



Tritransit Area	Nov 5 2009, 08:55 AM Post #99
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,243 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	Willie Brown = The Grinch that stole Christmas????????



buswizard	Nov 5 2009, 09:11 AM Post #100
^^^ My sister needs a copy Posts: 1,647 Group: Members Member #2,659 Joined: September 22, 2008	Tritransit Area Nov 5 2009, 08:55 AM Willie Brown = The Grinch that stole Christmas???????? Genius!! Posted Image Attached to this post: the_grinch.jpg (52.19 KB) Edited by buswizard, Nov 5 2009, 09:12 AM.



Mark	Nov 5 2009, 09:21 AM Post #101
Advanced Transit Fan Posts: 436 Group: Members Member #6 Joined: February 18, 2005	buswizard Nov 5 2009, 08:20 AM rider65 Nov 5 2009, 07:48 AM From a very reliable source......the UTU will be striking starting Nov. 22. The plan is to disrupt the start of holiday shopping at area malls. So they have two weeks to get things done. My mind is fried...is this supposed to mean something good for SEPTA or is this doom for the Xmas season for SEPTA and shoppers? Crap like this is one reason this region NEVER will have a decent economy!



Tritransit Area	Nov 5 2009, 09:23 AM Post #102
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,243 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	Mark Nov 5 2009, 09:21 AM buswizard Nov 5 2009, 08:20 AM rider65 Nov 5 2009, 07:48 AM From a very reliable source......the UTU will be striking starting Nov. 22. The plan is to disrupt the start of holiday shopping at area malls. So they have two weeks to get things done. My mind is fried...is this supposed to mean something good for SEPTA or is this doom for the Xmas season for SEPTA and shoppers? Crap like this is one reason this region NEVER will have a decent economy! Unfortunately, this is very true!



SouthernSeptaRida215	Nov 5 2009, 09:55 AM Post #103
Southern Depot PTV Co-Leader & Correspondent. Posts: 369 Group: Members Member #2,708 Joined: July 5, 2009	SouthernSeptaRida215 Nov 5 2009, 12:26 AM Hey guys guess what I got some great news to tell you tommorow...... You can save 15% or more on car insurance by switching to Geico. Also I start "Da Septa Connection" tonight with your host SouthernSeptaRida215



Tritransit Area	Nov 5 2009, 10:14 AM Post #104
Transit Enthusiast Posts: 2,243 Group: Admin Member #4 Joined: February 17, 2005	SouthernSeptaRida215 Nov 5 2009, 09:55 AM You can save 15% or more on car insurance by switching to Geico. Bah! That's what they claim, but that's not what I discovered when I was shopping for auto insurance when I purchased my vehicle.



CVPI19	Nov 5 2009, 11:00 AM Post #105
Allegheny,and Midvale PTV Leader & Correspondent Posts: 252 Group: Members Member #77 Joined: March 2, 2006	All I got to say is cross your fingers today that the talks go well today between Rendell and the union to end this strike we need all the luck we can get. I'm thinking positive that this can be ended today, tomorrow, this weekend or next week not for weeks or days as you are all thinking.



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