  Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 8838 Registered: 10-2003 |
http://detroitnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070404/U PDATE/704040444/1003 Union protests work on Belle Isle DETROIT -- Nearly 35 members from Laborer's Local 1191 erected a picket line at the entrance to Belle Isle at about 7 a.m. today to protest the use of non-union labor that is preparing the island for the Grand Prix in late August. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2216 Registered: 06-2004 |
Imagine the picket when they use non-union labor to run the roller coaster | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 8841 Registered: 10-2003 |
My concern is that they will mess with the coaster then the city will somehow be involved in a multi million dollar wrongful death suit. | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 758 Registered: 11-2004 |
Well, at least once the city sells it to the Canadians the protests will be more laid back and positive. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 2647 Registered: 02-2005 |
Those self-righteous whiny bitches need to mind their own business and not tell someone who's doing so much for the city what to do. Their just jealous that they didn't get employed with their astronomical wages. It's a free economy, no one should have people threatening them to use a certain group of workers if one can find cheaper, better workers elsewhere. The union's complaint is asinine. "That decision -- especially in an area like this with its depressed economy -- is a slap in the face." Hmmm, think big picture, buddy. Penske bringing this race back is a freaking gift considering the depressed economy. | ||
Dougw Member Username: Dougw Post Number: 1645 Registered: 11-2003 |
Anyone up for a counter-protest? | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 4086 Registered: 08-2004 |
Well I'll be taking my family there on Good Friday (18th year in a row)... so a few pickets won't bother us... | ||
Gravitymachine Member Username: Gravitymachine Post Number: 1579 Registered: 05-2005 |
JT1, shoddy materials pushed by "construction companies" will lead to the demise of the coaster and the resultant lawsuits. | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 1189 Registered: 02-2004 |
That's OK, the Belle Isle Mall and International Emporium will still bring people downtown with or without a rollercoaster. Afterall, once the island moves to Canada, there will be no crime and will be much more laid back. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1340 Registered: 11-2003 |
Why aren't those union guys at work? Oh yeah, they priced themselves out of a job. | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 321 Registered: 08-2006 |
Where is Belle isleq? |
