Letters to the Editor • Employee and Employer Relations
Valley Transit strike needs the Ronald Reagan approach - by Roy Miller
Valley Transit strike needs the Ronald Reagan approach
By Roy Miller
Why do Valley
taxpayers give Veolia transportation a monopoly on bus and rail service but
then allow them to strike against the taxpayers? Veolia should either not be
given a monopoly (my preference) or not allowed to strike. I remember a
situation years ago where air traffic controllers attempted to strike against
the public interest. President Reagan solved that problem. Maybe we should try
his solution.
Editors Reply
As to striking, everyone has the right to collectively organize and if they choose strike their job. Though such a right could be contracted away.
Besides the nicest times to drive in our valley is when the buses shut down for a strike. People get to work 33% faster. I only wish they were on strike 100% of the time.