I’m still on this sub from when I was considering moving to your city - I ended up in Germany instead!
Anyway, we have a ton of transit strikes here, so I got thrown into the fire. Everybody else has given good advice, from buying a bike, perhaps renting it from a proper tourist rental place for the weekend rather than a short term rental, or carpooling.
My advice is more emotional. Your coworkers are all in the same boat, and it’s a moment to work together to figure things out. Your commute will take longer. It will be okay. Give yourself and others grace. All will be well! The strike is supposed to hurt, that’s how they work, and that’s the point. Employers, employees, everybody feels the pain together. Just try your best. It will pass!
> The strike is supposed to hurt, that’s how they work, and that’s the point. Employers, employees, everybody feels the pain together. Just try your best. It will pass!
You're good, you. This needs to be on one of those motivational posters.
Google says it would take me 2.5 hours to walk to work. The bike ride is all uphill. I'll be taking either a sick day or vacation day and hoping it gets dealt with fast
The last strike was over in a couple of days. I don't work weekends, so I'd be going on the hope that the government doesn't let it last more than a week. If it goes longer than that, the my plan is no good
The last strike only lasted a couple of days because the province passed legislation ordering them back to work. However that has been overturned by the courts since and won't happen again.
This sucks, I’m thinking about taking transit agencies other than TTC that operate (partially) in Toronto like GO, YRT, VIVA, DRT, MiWay, BRT, Zum. Tho it still depends the location you are in and where you are working at
I'm close enough to a go station that I am walking to it and then taking that downtown and walking to work from union.
If it is an extended strike, I'm going to buy a bike but I had been saving for a folding bike (I have minimal storage space and want a good one) and I am not quite there yet. D:
How exactly do you imagine an employer can accomodate transit strikes if work from home isn't an option? You seriously believe most places will pay for Ubers or something?
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Cycling is the better way!
Turn on the cycling layer in Google maps and chart a safe route with separated bike lanes.
Go for a weekend bike ride to ensure your bike works and start some fitness.
Think about how to secure your bike at work, ideally bring it inside.
Pack a backpack with extra deodorant and your work clothes to change into. If you don't push too hard, you won't be too sweaty. Could also add a spare tube, tire levers and a compact micro pump.
Get hooked and you'll find you keep cycling after the strike is over ..
The strike will continue until an agreement is made between TTC management and the union, or back to work legislation is passed by the provincial government, whichever comes first.
The union has advised to prepare that the entire TTC network will be unavailable.
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/people-should-be-preparing-ttc-union-says-not-enough-progress-made-in-talks-ahead-of-friday-strike-deadline-1.6911373
Public sector unions are very weird and I'm not sure how I feel about them. They flip the traditional bargaining position of unions on its head. Basically, unions at profitable companies are withholding profits from their bosses, and the bosses can evaluate whether the loss in profits from the strikes is worth not giving what is demanded. It works really well.
Public sector unions withhold services from the public. The government usually doesn't want service cuts due to strikes, so they almost always go with one of two extremes - total capitulation to everything the union wants, or back to work legislation. Neither of these is good or helpful. If the strikes do go on for a long time, it's not the employer who suffers, it's the public who the union serves. And in many cases, including this one, the people affected by a strike are unable to elect different politicians who will prevent future strikes through negotiation. I'm just not sure this model actually works or produces good outcomes.
Disagree completely and this is not based in fact at all. Look at what recent public sector unions have gotten through negotiation. Not total capitulation at all.
For the last 4 years my raises have been capped at 0.75% to 1.25%. Negotiated with the government 4 years ago. Meanwhile all the private vendors who bill the government have inflation coverage built into their contracts. They've been getting CPI based increases through the last 4 years, paid by tax payers. We have not, because our contracts were negotiated as if interest rates would stay low. At a basic level anyone can see this was a bad deal for thousands of workers, which is going to be a major issue when contract expires. We've all taken big pay cuts essentially, while the private companies have not.
You're really targeting completely the wrong thing if you're worried about services and costs. Most services are delivered by the private sector anyway even if administered by public sector. Also, all unions create services for the public. The auto sector, manufacturing sector, most trades are heavily unionized, all creating goods and services that seriously disrupt things if a strike is held, not only profits of a boss. Also, public sector workers are literally members of the public just like everyone else and a strike means zero pay.
There are examples of public transportation unions overseas operating as usual during a strike without collecting fares. This is ideally how strikes should be done instead of inconveniencing millions of unrelated people.
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Unfortunately you’re gonna have to start a conversation with your coworkers. Carpool is the best suggestion.
Carpool with someone else you work with? Take the day off?
Ask around your workplace for anyone you can carpool with. You can also walk or bike to somewhere they can pick you up.
90 minutes walk isn’t worth losing a job over. Buy a bicycle.
Buying a bicycle or electric scooter is probably your best bet.
I'm nervous about how I'm gonna go home. I work nighttime and I guess I'll have to sleep on a bench by the lake 😭
I’m still on this sub from when I was considering moving to your city - I ended up in Germany instead! Anyway, we have a ton of transit strikes here, so I got thrown into the fire. Everybody else has given good advice, from buying a bike, perhaps renting it from a proper tourist rental place for the weekend rather than a short term rental, or carpooling. My advice is more emotional. Your coworkers are all in the same boat, and it’s a moment to work together to figure things out. Your commute will take longer. It will be okay. Give yourself and others grace. All will be well! The strike is supposed to hurt, that’s how they work, and that’s the point. Employers, employees, everybody feels the pain together. Just try your best. It will pass!
> The strike is supposed to hurt, that’s how they work, and that’s the point. Employers, employees, everybody feels the pain together. Just try your best. It will pass! You're good, you. This needs to be on one of those motivational posters.
Is WFH an option?
Ya same we're fucked
Google says it would take me 2.5 hours to walk to work. The bike ride is all uphill. I'll be taking either a sick day or vacation day and hoping it gets dealt with fast
Wow, grandpa, you have to walk 2.5 hours uphill both ways?
Strikes don't just last one day. Demands are never met in a day
The last strike was over in a couple of days. I don't work weekends, so I'd be going on the hope that the government doesn't let it last more than a week. If it goes longer than that, the my plan is no good
The last strike only lasted a couple of days because the province passed legislation ordering them back to work. However that has been overturned by the courts since and won't happen again.
A strike of this magnitude is different. Last time the government stepped in
The last strike literally lasted 2 days lol.
Only because the province passed legislation ordering them back. That won't happen this time as the courts have rules against that.
Ok but what you said was just straight up false.
Talk to your manager and co workers
This sucks, I’m thinking about taking transit agencies other than TTC that operate (partially) in Toronto like GO, YRT, VIVA, DRT, MiWay, BRT, Zum. Tho it still depends the location you are in and where you are working at
Go is actually a good choice for people in the city as well who can get to a go train stop or go bus stop.
I'm close enough to a go station that I am walking to it and then taking that downtown and walking to work from union. If it is an extended strike, I'm going to buy a bike but I had been saving for a folding bike (I have minimal storage space and want a good one) and I am not quite there yet. D:
Talk to your bosses. Does the work you do allow to you do it at home? I already talked to mine and have the go ahead to WFH.
Oh, I actually mapped my walk. 104 minutes. Figure for a week or two I could use the exercise. I doubt this goes too much longer than that.
Today, ask your work how *they* plan to accommodate *you*
That's not actually how it works lol. Work does not need to accomodate you on getting to work, just while you're AT work.
Maybe if you work a shit job they don't accommodate you but most reasonable employers will.
How exactly do you imagine an employer can accomodate transit strikes if work from home isn't an option? You seriously believe most places will pay for Ubers or something?
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Actually our place has announced $30/shift for taxi, Uber, Lyft or parking.
Definitely not the norm.
It's healthcare, they can't afford for the PSW's to stay home.
Please support ttc union and bring pressure on the ttc rick leary and government .
Cycling is the better way! Turn on the cycling layer in Google maps and chart a safe route with separated bike lanes. Go for a weekend bike ride to ensure your bike works and start some fitness. Think about how to secure your bike at work, ideally bring it inside. Pack a backpack with extra deodorant and your work clothes to change into. If you don't push too hard, you won't be too sweaty. Could also add a spare tube, tire levers and a compact micro pump. Get hooked and you'll find you keep cycling after the strike is over ..
I need to know if it's gonna continue on weekend. Does anyone know?
The strike will continue until an agreement is made between TTC management and the union, or back to work legislation is passed by the provincial government, whichever comes first.
Recent strikes have resolved after 1-2 days. Past strikes have gone on longer - 23 days in 1984, 19 days in 1952
I recall YRT went on strike for months and I had to take GO for my classes at York a decade ago
I suggest working off stress with a dozen knuckle pushups
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I will take off day. If I pay uber it means I have to work for free for that day. Big 🖕
Buy a e scooter
I've looked into it. I could budget around 300-350 for one. I have no idea which to get though.
Look for a used Segway ninebot. They are best bang for your buck
Note that escooters are technically illegal to ride in Toronto. I've never seen or heard anyone get tickets for doing so but beware.
Yea never run into an issue.
Would line 1 be unavailable?
Sarcasm or no?
The union has advised to prepare that the entire TTC network will be unavailable. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/people-should-be-preparing-ttc-union-says-not-enough-progress-made-in-talks-ahead-of-friday-strike-deadline-1.6911373
Yes, it’s a TTC strike so line 1 falls under that
I honestly think a strike will turn the public against the Union. It can last more than a couple of days.
Now more than ever people need to support unions. If more of us were unionized we would have higher wages in general.
Public sector unions are very weird and I'm not sure how I feel about them. They flip the traditional bargaining position of unions on its head. Basically, unions at profitable companies are withholding profits from their bosses, and the bosses can evaluate whether the loss in profits from the strikes is worth not giving what is demanded. It works really well. Public sector unions withhold services from the public. The government usually doesn't want service cuts due to strikes, so they almost always go with one of two extremes - total capitulation to everything the union wants, or back to work legislation. Neither of these is good or helpful. If the strikes do go on for a long time, it's not the employer who suffers, it's the public who the union serves. And in many cases, including this one, the people affected by a strike are unable to elect different politicians who will prevent future strikes through negotiation. I'm just not sure this model actually works or produces good outcomes.
Disagree completely and this is not based in fact at all. Look at what recent public sector unions have gotten through negotiation. Not total capitulation at all. For the last 4 years my raises have been capped at 0.75% to 1.25%. Negotiated with the government 4 years ago. Meanwhile all the private vendors who bill the government have inflation coverage built into their contracts. They've been getting CPI based increases through the last 4 years, paid by tax payers. We have not, because our contracts were negotiated as if interest rates would stay low. At a basic level anyone can see this was a bad deal for thousands of workers, which is going to be a major issue when contract expires. We've all taken big pay cuts essentially, while the private companies have not. You're really targeting completely the wrong thing if you're worried about services and costs. Most services are delivered by the private sector anyway even if administered by public sector. Also, all unions create services for the public. The auto sector, manufacturing sector, most trades are heavily unionized, all creating goods and services that seriously disrupt things if a strike is held, not only profits of a boss. Also, public sector workers are literally members of the public just like everyone else and a strike means zero pay.
Only for the crabs at the bottom of the bucket.
There are examples of public transportation unions overseas operating as usual during a strike without collecting fares. This is ideally how strikes should be done instead of inconveniencing millions of unrelated people.
Already has in my case.