THE 2005 NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT STRIKE: A LASTING SCAR
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✍️ The 2005 New York City transit strike was a failed strike led by Roger Toussaint, president of the Transport Workers Union Local 100, which resulted in a bitter defeat and demoralization of the union.
👉 The strike was launched in response to concessions demanded by the MTA and NYCTA. 👉 The strike was illegal and the union faced fines and penalties for violating an injunction. 👉 The contract was eventually imposed by an arbitrator. 👉 The union lost its right to automatic dues deduction. 👉 The strike had a lasting impact on the union, leading to a decline in militancy and a loss of trust among members.
-- #RogerToussaint #MichaelBloomberg #GeorgePataki #KimPhillips-Fein #RichardCurreri #A.J.Muste #MikeQuill #NewYorkCity #NewYork #labor
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