Greve

Today there is a tram and bus strike which means I can’t get to French class and C has a “Get out of Jail Free” card as regards work. I’m not sure why the drivers are striking and I’m hoping the local TV station will cover the strike. Apparently much of the time interviewed picketers don’t know why they’re on strike, other than because they want to “Travailler moins, gagner plus” (work less, earn more).

To me it looks like driving a tram would be quite a pleasant, brainless job. You get to sit in a modern spacious cabin with lots of driver aids and a nice thick glass door between you and the passengers. I suspect in this case that the drivers are misusing their right to withold labour.

Seeing as I have an unexpected day off, I think I’ll bike over to the boulangerie and pick up some tasty pastries for elevenses.