HUELGA DE LA TTC - TTC STRIKE

LGigolo · Comandante

RE: HUELGA DE LA TTC - TTC STRIKE

Confesiones · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: TV Buff
"Yeah, they make tons of money... them and also Canada Post people, and from what I see, it's not rocket science... that's why it's so hard to get a job with them... A friend of mine's husband just got a job with Canada Post and he had to go through some gruelling tests and interviews, and he already had connections... finally, he got the job, "works" like 6 hours a day, makes big bucks, and is thanking all the gods in heaven for his wonderful job now. Plus, it gives him time to have a couple of part time jobs (more like hobbies...)"

THE BIG BUCKS EH?? CUANDO CRESCA quiero ser un BUS DRIVER!!
DAMN!!

DR J · Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: TV Buff
"Yeah, they make tons of money... them and also Canada Post people, and from what I see, it's not rocket science... that's why it's so hard to get a job with them... A friend of mine's husband just got a job with Canada Post and he had to go through some gruelling tests and interviews, and he already had connections... finally, he got the job, "works" like 6 hours a day, makes big bucks, and is thanking all the gods in heaven for his wonderful job now. Plus, it gives him time to have a couple of part time jobs (more like hobbies...)"

I should've learned how to drive a bus instead of accumulating debt by going to school

GENIE · Foro Master

well so much for my week off lmao!!! glad they didnt strike

TV Buff · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: Confesiones
"Correct me if i'm wrong, TTC DRIVERS...These guys make between 50-60 a year...no? --

Yeah, they make tons of money... them and also Canada Post people, and from what I see, it's not rocket science... that's why it's so hard to get a job with them... A friend of mine's husband just got a job with Canada Post and he had to go through some gruelling tests and interviews, and he already had connections... finally, he got the job, "works" like 6 hours a day, makes big bucks, and is thanking all the gods in heaven for his wonderful job now. Plus, it gives him time to have a couple of part time jobs (more like hobbies...)

X4v13r · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: Confesiones
"i'm glad.....otherwise i had to get my ass up earlier and get dropped off after my brother....lolbut yeah,... pretty good.Correct me if i'm wrong, TTC DRIVERS...These guys make between 50-60 a year...no? -- Edited by Confesiones at 09:46, 2005-04-11"

yeah, I'm also glad

@Confesiones
Yeah, they make something around that.

@Jinx

LOL@Dodge PATA

X@vier

Jinx · TOP Guru

uff thank god que ya no hay strike..si no hubiera maneja manejado mi "Dodge PATA" jajajajaja

Confesiones · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: TV Buff
"Well, I guess this didn't happen... are you guys happy? disappointed? Does anyone care? "

i'm glad.....otherwise i had to get my ass up earlier and get dropped off after my brother....lol
but yeah,... pretty good.
Correct me if i'm wrong, TTC DRIVERS...These guys make between 50-60 a year...
no?

-- Edited by Confesiones at 09:46, 2005-04-11

DR J · Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: TV Buff
"Well, I guess this didn't happen... are you guys happy? disappointed? Does anyone care? "

disappointed... I was all ready to 'work from home'

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Well, I guess this didn't happen... are you guys happy? disappointed? Does anyone care?

Date: Apr 8 9:21 PM, 2005

mejor = excusa pa no ir a trabajar :)

miguel · TOP Guru

at least the weather is getting better, if it starts i'll ride my skateboard to work, haha

LGigolo · Comandante

Since a lot of the people who come to this foro do it from their job - lazy bums - this foro may not be so "active" on monday if there is no TTC!

FEA · Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: buzzlightyear680
"Nadie mas trabaja downtown q comiense temprano I need to be @ work for 7am"

I work downtown but good luck finding someone to drive you sp early jajaja. i'm waking up at that time!

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

quote:
Originally posted by: GENIE
" SCREW THAT IM ON VACATION LMAO"

LOL!! My boss here at work is going on vacation also ... Ummm, it's like you guys are psychic lol

GENIE · Foro Master

quote:
Originally posted by: confundida
"SHIT........... @GENIE TELL UR BOSS THAT U WONT BE AT WORK UNTIL 9:45 (LOL) "

SCREW THAT IM ON VACATION LMAO

confundida · Foro Master

SHIT...........

@GENIE

TELL UR BOSS THAT U WONT BE AT WORK UNTIL 9:45 (LOL)

LGigolo · Comandante

It has been announced (directly from: http://pulse24.com ):

Tune up your bike, plan your carpool group, or pull out your walking shoes because transit workers are going on strike, local union president Bob Kinnear said Friday.

"It is ...with the deepest regret that I have to announce that we will be withdrawing our services as of Monday morning," Kinnear said.

The union’s demands for increased wages, pension contributions and leniency in scheduling weren’t met and on Monday morning its members will be walking off the job.

“For more than a decade, our wages have not kept pace with the cost of living,” he said. “Our members in maintenance are asked to work miracles with an aging fleet of vehicles. Our operators have to stay alert every single second under incredible pressures to meet precise schedules.”

The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 had warned that if a deal wasn’t reached by noon Friday, members would walk off the job Monday morning, leaving about 1.3 million people who rely on the T.T.C. in the lurch.

The union also refused to accept any offers or remain at the bargaining table over the weekend. Local president Bob Kinnear has accused the T.T.C. of moving too slowly on key issues. Wages and pensions are a major sticking point, but so are working conditions.

In March the union rejected the T.T.C.’s offer of a two per cent wage hike in the first three years of a five-year agreement.

“We've given our best offer and we're just hoping that - we're waiting and seeing and we're hoping for the best,” said T.T.C. vice-chair Joe Mihevc.

And it doesn’t look as though the government intends to swoop in quickly and force bus, subway and streetcar operators to take up their posts in the event of a strike. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said he doesn’t have any plans to immediately order the transit employees back to work.

DulceGalletita · Foro Master

quote:
Originally posted by: JOKER_ESCO
"Damn Ahorita ni a tricicle llego ya me jodi ni modo I got 2 walk, ummm aver si me encuentro una bike en el weekend jajajajaj "

LOL Joker! I gotta carpool coworkers

but I don't know anymore , don't want strangers un my car lol

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Damn Ahorita ni a tricicle llego ya me jodi ni modo I got 2 walk, ummm aver si me encuentro una bike en el weekend jajajajaj

LGigolo · Comandante

The hope is that they still have Saturday and Sunday to resolve this... it may just be a pressure tactic being used by the Union so that the TTC gives in and goes with the deal that the Union is proposing... One honestly can't know until it actually happens... GEt your skateborards, bikes, burros, caballos, running shoes & rollerblades ready just in case!

Date: Apr 8 2:57 PM, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: JOKER_ESCO
"Damn It TTC is on strike on monday F*** how I am going 2 get 2 work now, shssss I have 2 walk to front and university..........."

ARE YOU SURE ??????

CAUSE HOW I GOING TO MOVE AROUND < I AM TOTALLY SCREW >

buzzlightyear680 · Guru

Nadie mas trabaja downtown q comiense temprano I need to be @ work for 7am

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

Damn It TTC is on strike on monday F*** how I am going 2 get 2 work now, shssss I have 2 walk to front and university...........

X4v13r · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: buzzlightyear680
"they are going on Strike dammmmmmmmmmmmmm"

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

that means i have to get my burro out

X@vier

LGigolo · Comandante

From what I hear - The Union and TTC did NOT reach an agreement and THERE WILL BE A STRIKE come midnite sunday/early monday morning... find your alternative transportation mode!

buzzlightyear680 · Guru

they are going on Strike dammmmmmmmmmmmmm

X4v13r · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"UPDATE:
As per CP24: The transit commission reportedly tabled an offer Thursday and it’s believed the union made a counter-proposal Friday morning.“The final and best offers have been put on the table, and we're entering into that stage now where it's time to fish or cut bait,” said T.T.C. vice-chair Joe Mihevc. “We've given our best offer and we're just hoping that-- we're waiting and seeing and we're hoping for the best.”And it doesn’t look as though the government intends to swoop in quickly and force bus, subway and streetcar operators to take up their posts in the event of a strike. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said he doesn’t have any plans to immediately order the transit employees back to work.The union has scheduled a news conference for 2:30pm Friday (today) afternoon."

so what happen?
X@vier

lilchinita · Guru

I don't know how I am going to get to work. At work they are trying to set car pooling.

LGigolo · Comandante

UPDATE:

As per CP24: The transit commission reportedly tabled an offer Thursday and it’s believed the union made a counter-proposal Friday morning.

“The final and best offers have been put on the table, and we're entering into that stage now where it's time to fish or cut bait,” said T.T.C. vice-chair Joe Mihevc. “We've given our best offer and we're just hoping that-- we're waiting and seeing and we're hoping for the best.”

And it doesn’t look as though the government intends to swoop in quickly and force bus, subway and streetcar operators to take up their posts in the event of a strike. Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty said he doesn’t have any plans to immediately order the transit employees back to work.

The union has scheduled a news conference for 2:30pm Friday (today) afternoon.

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

With gas prices going up almost everyday & the TTC going on strike........I'm going to be walking soon & I HATE walking with passion.

Well the bright side of it is that I will be fit sooner than I thought. LOL, LOL.

X4v13r · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: confundida
"HHHMM THAT DEPENDS

ARE WE TALKING LEGALLY OR ILLEGALY?????

@CONFESIONES

WOODBINE???? FINE AS LONG AS U PAY MY FERRIS WHEEL RIDE.................."

don't forget about me!!!!!!

I'll also get u an ice cream

X@vier

FEA · Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: confundida
"HHHMM THAT DEPENDS

ARE WE TALKING LEGALLY OR ILLEGALY?????

@CONFESIONES

WOODBINE???? FINE AS LONG AS U PAY MY FERRIS WHEEL RIDE.................."

jajaja good memories!!! I have proof

FEA · Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"Plus now that summer is coming, it reminds me the nasty odours some people have - ewwww!"

Yes grose, don't remind me!!! jajaja

confundida · Foro Master

HHHMM THAT DEPENDS

ARE WE TALKING LEGALLY OR ILLEGALY?????

@CONFESIONES

WOODBINE???? FINE AS LONG AS U PAY MY FERRIS WHEEL RIDE..................

God · TOP Guru

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: HUELGA DE LA TTC - TTC STR

LGigolo · Comandante

RE: RE: HUELGA DE LA TTC - TTC STRIKE

FEA · Guru

I used to take the subway to work, but now I drive. I don't what what's better because gas is so expensive. But then I remind myself of how it was to be in a crowded train for 30mins and missing my bus everytime I got to the platform. So i much rather drive.

GENIE · Foro Master

lol both of u are smart asses eh!!!

LGigolo · Comandante

@ Genie: If she's willing to pay the ticket - the latino way! IF not, just the normal legal way.

@ God: She'd have to be careful with the stick shift!

God · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: GENIE
" lmao fit in confus car well legally??? or the spanish way???"

LMAO.... you can sit down on my lap dont worry I will hold ya tight...lol

GENIE · Foro Master

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"@ Genie: $2.50 may or may not be that bad depending on the lenght of the ride. If it's only for a few stops - yeah, expensive... but if you're going from one end of the city to another, it's a bargain! I think they raised the prices of cash fares to encourage people to buy the montly metropass. And unlimited riding for $ 98.50 a month is not too shabby! ... P.S.: how many people con you fit on Confundida's car? "

lmao fit in confus car well legally??? or the spanish way???

Confesiones · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: God
" CONFUNDIDAAAAAAA... I give ya a good tip !"

yooooooooo!! i'm in!! CONFUNDIDA...what bout 40 or 50$ bucks weekly!!

DR J · Guru

it's a good thing I can work from home

God · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"@ Genie: $2.50 may or may not be that bad depending on the lenght of the ride. If it's only for a few stops - yeah, expensive... but if you're going from one end of the city to another, it's a bargain! I think they raised the prices of cash fares to encourage people to buy the montly metropass. And unlimited riding for $ 98.50 a month is not too shabby! ... P.S.: how many people con you fit on Confundida's car? "

CONFUNDIDAAAAAAA... I give ya a good tip !

LGigolo · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: GENIE
" WoW ... Pero honestly there being irrational i mean prices went up on everything its 2.50 cash to take the bus and they want more money and stuff thats crazy!! They already get paid good money plus benefits to drive a bus!! I mean its great and all but come lets be resonable!! "

@ Genie: $2.50 may or may not be that bad depending on the lenght of the ride. If it's only for a few stops - yeah, expensive... but if you're going from one end of the city to another, it's a bargain! I think they raised the prices of cash fares to encourage people to buy the montly metropass. And unlimited riding for $ 98.50 a month is not too shabby! ... P.S.: how many people con you fit on Confundida's car?

Confesiones · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
" @ Confesiones: Sorry I forgot THOSE other alternatives - good thinking! ... and sorry,but Woodbine is a lil out of my way"

i thought so....but maybe next strike! lol
i don't know what the heck i'm gonna do if TTC PROCEEDS.... my boss would probably call me a cab or something...

God · TOP Guru

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"The gas prices are already flying 90+ por litro... pero SI - prices would fly even HIGHER. In Vancouver and Newfoundland, aparently the prices have reached 1.02 and 1.03 per littre, respectively. We don't have it quite as bad - but it IS bad, nevertheless!"

And the worse part is that everything moved/powered by Gas is gonna be Increased......... Let's get ready to pay 1 buck for liter for this summer.......

LGigolo · Comandante

quote:
Originally posted by: Confesiones
"hmmmm....hitchhike???burro....(no hay1)caballo....(not these days...wait till summer)moto....(dangerous...so forget that option)auto.....(hmmm don't have a car yet...)a pata....(damn!! from my house to freaking woodbine!!!)can somebody gimme a ride to work everyday??? i'll pay you guys!!! "

@ Confesiones: Sorry I forgot THOSE other alternatives - good thinking! ... and sorry,but Woodbine is a lil out of my way

GENIE · Foro Master

quote:
Originally posted by: LGigolo
"Acaban de anunciar que la TTC no empezaran su huelga esta medianoche. Aparentemente las negosiaciones entre la Union y la TTC continuaran por lo menos por otros dos dias. Si no llegan a un acuerdo, se dice que es posible que la huelga/strike de los trabajadores de la TTC podria empezar a partir de la primera hora del lunes 11 de Abril. Estamos listos y preparados para otro strike? Como nos afectara a cada uno? Que metodos de transportacion vamos a usar cada uno? Cuales son sus opiniones?"

WoW that sucks porke yo voy y vengo en el TTC aunque talves a mi no me affecte tanto considering i live 15 min away from work but still thats my one measure of getting around!! Pero si pasa mi jefe me va tener que pasar buscando lol my problem solved y para la casa bueno para eso tengo una amiga linda right confundida!! lol

Pero honestly there being irrational i mean prices went up on everything its 2.50 cash to take the bus and they want more money and stuff thats crazy!! They already get paid good money plus benefits to drive a bus!! I mean its great and all but come lets be resonable!!