Hello dear friends and fellow bloggers! I hope you are all doing well!
I just saw the Montreal News on TV this evening and unfortunately, the Montreal buses and metro will be going on strike beginning next week, for two weeks. So next week and the week after.
They want a 25% increase in salary over the next 3 years. They have been offered half this amount. This is their reason for striking.
They said they will offer "essential services" as in 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. So anyone who works or students will be fine. But for seniors, or even mothers with young children who they need to take to daycare, etc., well...you get the inconvenience. Obviously we are not considered "essential."
This is not good news for me, because it takes away my ease and freedom of getting around the city for shopping, even doctor's appointments, etc.
Now I don't have a doctor's appointment, thankfully, but all senior citizens, including myself, especially will be affected by this strike.
Please keep anyone affected by this strike in your prayers and thoughts, it is going to be a difficult two weeks. I truly appreciate your prayers and thoughts. A heartfelt thanks!
Thank you so much!
Love and hugs to you all!
Will do Linda.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry! Praying it ends quickly!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Fingers crossed it will be over soon. ❤️
ReplyDeleteHope it ends soon! Strikes happen here very often too.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I am so glad you don't have any doctor's appointments coming up!!
ReplyDeleteOh dear, that's awful if you have to rely on it. I would be the same without a car.
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping my fingers crossed that you can reach an agreement quickly.
hugs Elke