A huge sigh of relief!

**mbhandy** · 31st May 07, 06:58 AM

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well you might find
You get what you need

Well at least they did't pull a Delta on you guys..
I know you were worried about the strike even before Vegas.

OK! Now what Colour (Kilt) would You want

MrBill

**Dirk Skene** · 31st May 07, 07:06 AM

Cool deal!

During my few years in the Steelworkers a possible strike was the 1 thing that kept me on edge. Glad things are clear for you ... at least for awhile.

**Macman** · 31st May 07, 10:02 AM

Al, I'm glad both sides could come together and hammer something out and avoid the strike. It must be a big relief to most of the drivers. My daughter's employer had arranged car pickup and dropoff for their employees in the event of a strike. Keep on rolling!

**Mr. Kilt** · 31st May 07, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Rampant Lion

Al, I was wondering how you feeling about this whole situtation. I'm glad that things have worked out.

Thanks Will. It's quite complicated, I'll explain over drinks at the next kilt night.

Originally Posted by irishrob

Al:

Great news...afterall, you are a"professional driver!"

Rob

Originally Posted by mbhandy

You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
You can't always get what you want
But if you try sometimes, well you might find
You get what you need

Well at least they did't pull a Delta on you guys..
I know you were worried about the strike even before Vegas.

OK! Now what Colour (Kilt) would You want

MrBill

Yes, I was a little worried, wasn't I? I'm just glad it's almost over (we vote on the deal tomorrow).

What I'd really like is either a nice X-Marks or Maple Leaf tank. Prolly won't happen this summer, but they're on the list.

I think what drove the City back to the table with a new offer late yesterday was the thousands of phone calls from angry commuters. On Monday the Mayor was quoted as saying "you'll have to come up with your own contingency plan to get around."

**gangreenfootball** · 1st June 07, 04:54 AM

good news glad it worked out

**Mr. Kilt** · 1st June 07, 07:45 PM

Just cleared the last hurdle today. The membership voted just over 69% in favor of accepting the new offer.

We get a 3% raise retroactive to July 1, 2006, another 4% on June 25th, and 5% on July 1, 2008. Not quite what we'd asked for, but it's better than nothing.

Maybe now I'll be able to sleep at night again.

**starbkjrus** · 2nd June 07, 06:35 AM

Excellent news. Hopefully you have the weekend off and can catch up on your rest. (Don't forget the relaxation part.

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**Kid Cossack** · 2nd June 07, 07:05 AM

Good news, Al! Off topic from the off topic topic, I finally went to your home page last night, and really enjoyed it.

**Mr. Kilt** · 2nd June 07, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by starbkjrus

Excellent news. Hopefully you have the weekend off and can catch up on your rest. (Don't forget the relaxation part.

)

I actually do have the weekend off, and the weather is gorgeous! Sadly I have to spend the first part of the day fixing the rear brakes on my Sportster, but will hopefully be up and enjoying the nice weather shortly.

Originally Posted by Kid Cossack

Good news, Al! Off topic from the off topic topic, I finally went to your home page last night, and really enjoyed it.

Thanks KC! I really need to update it one of these days, but I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.