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Posted by Bill From Maspeth on Fri Nov 6 20:57:38 2009, in response to Re: SEPTA Strike or not?, posted by arnine on Fri Nov 6 20:07:56 2009. In arbitration, there is a winner and there is a loser. As far as I know, both sides have to agree with the 3 individuals selected to the panel to decide on the terms of the contract. The selection of the union leader, Roger Toussaint, naturally would be on the side of the union. Then there was one who was figured to be on the side of management. These 2 cancelled each other out. It was figured that the unpredictable one was going to be John Zuccotti.Supposedly he "voted" on the side on the union, but he still saved NYCT lots of money by granting 0% for the first 3 months (a 100% loss of retrocative pay, a first) 2% in April 2009 and 2% in October 2009. NYCT would be paying out more if the panel granted the full 4% as of 1/15/09. the expiration date of the old agreement. NYCT's excuse is they have no money, I never saw (the old) managements proposal since both sides threw their hands up and ceased negotiating long before 1/15/09 to enjoy the holidays. It was assumed NYCT wanted to offer NOTHING in wages. Why should they? They know they have us by the balls with the Taylor Law, they know we can't afford to strike again both as individuals and as a union so there is no incentive to give TWU anything. Since MTA management feels they lost, they go to court. If TWU felt they were the losers they can do the same but NYCT can out lawyer the union any day of the week since they have more lawyers, more money to afford them with the court of public opinion on their side. |
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