VIA Rail Train Strike

[Rhiannercakes 14]

So after waiting for a week to see what's happening with it, it seems they've gone on strike.

I mean, even though Canada (mostly Ontario) has seen its share of strikes this year (LCBO -almost- and Toronto Garbage Collectors), I'd have to say this one actually needed to happen. They get no sick days and can't have 2 days off in a row and have been working without a contract for 3 years.

The Toronto people on the otherhand already have sick days, I don't even get those... let alone benefits.

But the main thing is, is this affecting anyone now with interviews and the like?

I'm worried they're not going to be off strike before a medical date or an interview date pops up for the people in March/April/May/June area.

The process is already expensive, and now we may have to pay for plane tickets? (For people in the semi immediate area)

(Or the bus, but who wants to be on a bus for 6+ hours to Montreal? Leg room please.)

More here:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/07/24/...57.html?ref=rss

Edited July 25, 2009 by Rhiann

[Danu 19]

So after waiting for a week to see what's happening with it, it seems they've gone on strike.

I mean, even though Canada (mostly Ontario) has seen its share of strikes this year (LCBO -almost- and Toronto Garbage Collectors), I'd have to say this one actually needed to happen. They get no sick days and can't have 2 days off in a row and have been working without a contract for 3 years.

The Toronto people on the otherhand already have sick days, I don't even get those... let alone benefits.

But the main thing is, is this affecting anyone now with interviews and the like?

I'm worried they're not going to be off strike before a medical date or an interview date pops up for the people in March/April/May/June area.

The process is already expensive, and now we may have to pay for plane tickets? (For people in the semi immediate area)

(Or the bus, but who wants to be on a bus for 6+ hours to Montreal? Leg room please.)

More here:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/07/24/...57.html?ref=rss

Oh #######, hopefully they settle something soon. It doesn't affect me yet but it will come interview time...means I might actually have to drive (ew!) or take the bus...

Edited July 25, 2009 by Danu

[ashenflowers 5]

So after waiting for a week to see what's happening with it, it seems they've gone on strike.

I mean, even though Canada (mostly Ontario) has seen its share of strikes this year (LCBO -almost- and Toronto Garbage Collectors), I'd have to say this one actually needed to happen. They get no sick days and can't have 2 days off in a row and have been working without a contract for 3 years.

The Toronto people on the otherhand already have sick days, I don't even get those... let alone benefits.

But the main thing is, is this affecting anyone now with interviews and the like?

I'm worried they're not going to be off strike before a medical date or an interview date pops up for the people in March/April/May/June area.

The process is already expensive, and now we may have to pay for plane tickets? (For people in the semi immediate area)

(Or the bus, but who wants to be on a bus for 6+ hours to Montreal? Leg room please.)

More here:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2009/07/24/...57.html?ref=rss

Oh #######, hopefully they settle something soon. It doesn't affect me yet but it will come interview time...means I might actually have to drive (ew!) or take the bus...

Yeah I'm hoping this doesn't turn into a long strike... there was also the transit strike in Ottawa, and the city workers in Windsor on strike recently... it was a recession! People should be happy they HAVE a job at all!

[tbaygrrl 2]

It affected me a bit. I have my interview this week and had tickets to go to Montreal with Via. But with the strike, I've decided to drive now. I know that some of the airlines are providing some deals, but still more expensive than the train was going to be. Just an inconvienence, but not major.

[warlord 73]

Well it kind of might affect me because I'm going to Canada to see my family for a week in 2 weeks and taking the bus to Toronto for the day. My best friend was thinking of taking the train to Toronto to meet me and then we'd stay the night there, but now with the strike, he's not sure if he will be able to do it now...

[JillA 2]

Well it kind of might affect me because I'm going to Canada to see my family for a week in 2 weeks and taking the bus to Toronto for the day. My best friend was thinking of taking the train to Toronto to meet me and then we'd stay the night there, but now with the strike, he's not sure if he will be able to do it now...

The strike is over! As of last night

[Bern. 3]

Yay! Cept, it's still a 3 day train ride for me to get to Montreal so maybe I shouldn't be too happy...

[RYCK 0]

only been a 2 day strike no biggie ... but canget a good discount if you buy a ticket by wed

[Rhiannercakes 14]

Well, at least they fixed their strike.

Unlike the garbage people.