Julie Parker
Olson
11.03.2009
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike
Philadelphia’s transit system went on strike in efforts to earn a 4% wage increase and maintain 1% healthcare contributions. Currently the average salary is $52,000. The transit system makes 928,000 trips per day. They were offered a 11% wage increase without an increase the first year. It was a major inconvenience to commuters who had to find out they had no way home or to work. Some commuters used as many as three various transfers.
This is an example of upward social control. There is an uprising of the workers because they feel they are being unfairly compensated for their work. By withholding their services, it causes tension within the community which in turn will pressure the local government to increase their wages as demanded.
Reference:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33599312/ns/us_news-life/
Olson
11.03.2009
Buses, subways halted by Philly transit strike
Philadelphia’s transit system went on strike in efforts to earn a 4% wage increase and maintain 1% healthcare contributions. Currently the average salary is $52,000. The transit system makes 928,000 trips per day. They were offered a 11% wage increase without an increase the first year. It was a major inconvenience to commuters who had to find out they had no way home or to work. Some commuters used as many as three various transfers.
This is an example of upward social control. There is an uprising of the workers because they feel they are being unfairly compensated for their work. By withholding their services, it causes tension within the community which in turn will pressure the local government to increase their wages as demanded.
Reference:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33599312/ns/us_news-life/
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