I have been thinking for a long time about the difference between strikes in Spain and in the U.S. We do things very different here and there. Perhaps you could explain the differences and how your country does strikes! The U.S. has an all for nothing tactic, in which the workers don't go to work until things are changed. Spain uses an organized much more less dramatic tactic, with planned strikes on specific days.
How do you think this affects the business', the societies, the general people? Keep in mind what would happen if Spain's public transportation system shut down for a whole day- and that more than half the population in Spain use metros, buses, or local short distance trains to get to work.
I have attached here a New York Times article about the Hostess' business closing and their attempt to blame it on the strikes.
Hope you enjoy!
Happy PenPalling!
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| An old advertisement photos for the infamous Twinkies. |
Fox news article:
Hostess to close, lay off 18,500 after "crippling" union fight. ("cripping" strike)
Be sure to watch the videos at the top of the news article.
What do you think? Is it the workers fault? Is it an excuse to shut down and for the big shots in the company to keep the liquidation money? Is it good that companies that sell unhealthy foods, and business' like this one- who cut workers wages and lay off their staff to save money- be shut down?
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| People striking to get their wages and jobs back from Hostess Company |
For more reading on this topic.
Chicago times article:
Hostess shutting doors: ending of an iconic era
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