Lasallian Volunteers 2005-2006

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Tuesday, December 20, 2005

transit strike day!

So Saul posted to brag to you all about his snow day off. Us New Yorkers don't get snow days. It's simply because snow can't shut the city down. The subway isn't affected by snow, the city buses just put chains around their tires, and everybody gets where they need to go.

But I got an unexpected day off today. Why? A transit strike day of course. MTA, the organization that operates the subways, buses, and Long Island railroad, can't agree on a new contract for its workers with the union. So all the subways, buses, and railroads shut down despite the fact that they're in violation of New York state law and the union is subject to fines. The 7 million New Yorkers that rely on public transportation are walking, biking, driving, and staying home. What a disaster!

Tomorrow I have to work though. Even though most kids can't get to LaSalle, the teachers are being picked up in a school bus driven by Jonathan. Strange, strange strange...

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