Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Fuck the TWU!

Getting around the city is obviously a monstrous pain in the ass. People everywhere, and every one of them pissed off. For me, the New Jersey Path train has been the unlikely savior in getting to work somewhat on time. I saw this report on local news this morning and just had to put it out there. These fuckin' transit workers earn more than the average New Yorker. Check this out (via WABC):

According to the MTA, a typical subway conductor makes $53,900 in salary and overtime.

Bus drivers average $62,500.

And motormen -- $62,440.

The union is demanding annual increases of 8 percent for three years -- for the average worker it's a $5,000 raise.


And they also want to decrease the retirement age. Anything else for these "workers" who are underworked and overpaid? There. Are you angry yet?