We haven’t seen this harsh of a rejection since Brad Pitt left his wife for his hot new girlfriend, who was already pregnant with is baby.
Today, transit workers said “huh-uh” to the 3 year contract offer from the MTA, which would have provided them with raises of 3 percent, 4 percent and 3.5 percent over the next three years. However, the contract did require workers to contribute 1.5 percent of their salaries toward health care premiums.
Out of over 20,000 votes, a mere 7 made the difference in the final decision not accept what MTA put on the table.
We’re sure you all remember the strike which occurred exactly a month ago, forcing even Mayor Bloomberg to walk his ass over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Hey, at least with a nice leisurely walk, there is a smaller chance of sitting next to a dead guy on the Q train.
NYC Transit Workers Reject New Contract [David B. Caruso, AP via LAT]