The Globe headlines reads "Waves of staff walk across picket line". Well I don't know if I would call 248 out of 24,000 exactly a wave. I wouldn't be surprised if the number steadily increases over time as:
a. workers understand better what their options are regarding returning to work
b. those living paycheck to paycheck feel the pinch
c. some will decide ideologically not to continue
imo this is one of the worst scenarios as this will create long standing resentments after the strike ends. Pressure should be put on both CUPE and City Management to find some common ground before this type of damage increases and more find themselves between a financial rock and a hard place. Not everyone has enough reserves, credit or family resources to stay out even if they agree with the demands. I believe strike pay is $40 a day to a max of $200 a week. Hardly enough to live on without additional support.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/waves-of-staff-walk-across-picket-lines/article1202898/
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