Picket Line Pt 1
Last night at 12:01 AM we picked up our Picket Signs, fought the mosquitos, and walked the line. It felt odd to be doing it. We were all, for the most part, virgins at this. The mosquitos were thick, I even inhaled one as I was talking with a friend.
There wasn't many cars at that time of night. A few honked, and some waved. I don't know how many fingers were being held up though. A few people were pricks and drove really close to us, only to change lanes once they were past.
I heard a story of one Scab that was bragging to everyone about how much money he was going to make, while we were out. He also was antagonizing people asking which gate they were going to be at, so he could wave at them. The thing is, this guy is MR UNION, until it comes down to actually putting everything on the line. He's the guy that people used to go to if they had a problem. He's the guy that knew the contract inside and out. He's the guy that helped me one time.
He's the guy I will never acknowledge again.
Scabs reap the benefits of what WE earn. I don't know how they can look at themselves in the mirror, let alone us.
Goddamn Scabs..................
There wasn't many cars at that time of night. A few honked, and some waved. I don't know how many fingers were being held up though. A few people were pricks and drove really close to us, only to change lanes once they were past.
I heard a story of one Scab that was bragging to everyone about how much money he was going to make, while we were out. He also was antagonizing people asking which gate they were going to be at, so he could wave at them. The thing is, this guy is MR UNION, until it comes down to actually putting everything on the line. He's the guy that people used to go to if they had a problem. He's the guy that knew the contract inside and out. He's the guy that helped me one time.
He's the guy I will never acknowledge again.
Scabs reap the benefits of what WE earn. I don't know how they can look at themselves in the mirror, let alone us.
Goddamn Scabs..................
3 Comments:
Ruthie and I were just discussing these "scabs." It really is crap. A union is just that. A UNION. If you're not in..you're out.
Stupid "SCABS!" I hope some body pickes em till they bleed!
Yeah, how funny...
I'm glad to hear from you big guy.
Sorry about the scabs... Pick..scabs...hehe ok I'm being silly.
I hope that the needs are met correctly Molly Guy. Keep on taking care and standing strong for what you believe is right!
I have been on the picket line a few times (equal pay for women) - it is not fun but we have to stand up for what we believe in.
Good luck and I am thinking of you and your colleagues!
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