The union is up in arms about the city 'only' increasing their pay by 7% over 3 years and changing how the empoyees schedule themselves. At present the union workers get to pick and choose their shifts (based on seniority) such that the most senior people can work it so they're getting paid overtime to the tune of $100k annual income (not an exaggeration) to drive a bus. The city would stand to save many millions a year by changing the system to 'pre-package' shifts and allow the employees to pick which package they want. As it is, the city's saving $3M per week by not paying the bastards a cent while they're on strike. As a driving tax-payer who commutes opposite to the flow of the morning rush, I say let 'em strike until they come to their senses.

You weren't. That was my initial reaction too...