Strike first, ask questions later

Another wild strike this morning.  The fifth train strike in less than a month (only two were announced beforehand).  60 trains cancelled, other ones delayed, commuters late for work and left in the cold.

The conductors apparently 'were afraid their might be a problem in the future in the planning of their holidays'. This because the coordination office moved away from Brussels South - to a building 200 meters from the current spot.

     Foto taken on a Sunday afternoon sometime in 2006.

I always thought strikes were a last resort, but it would seem that these days strikes are used as a starting point and bargaining chip in negotiations.

Strange world.

Marleen




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Commute

I've joined the commuter classes recently.  No more sitting in traffic but taking the train into work.  Yes, I do spend more time on the commute, but so far it's been bliss.  Everybody runs to get the fast train, while I've chosen to take the slower train, which leaves five minutes later, virtually empty.

This commute actually adds time to my day for reading, writing, photographing or just enjoying the silence and relax. Can't wait until the days get longer and I get to watch the scenery as well.

Photo taken during my commute to work.



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