Hey petr - What do you do for a living? If you tell me I'm sure I can criticize the way you do your job and how much you get paid, too.

The problem is that Vancouver has such a high cost of living that it is very difficult to get by on the same wages as the rest of Canada. Another thing - Do you have a family to raise? Do you have rent to pay?

$20.00??? Where did you get that figure? How many years seniority do you need to get that? How many years before you are entitled to 9 weeks of vacation and 18 days sick pay? You make it sound as if everyone in that union gets that kind of pay.

As far as the filth - lets not forget that this is after many, many cut backs. Do you honestly think that privatization will improve that? Don't forget, you get what you pay for.

I think you are very young and very silly. Someday you will understand why workers need to stand together for decent wages and benefits. Unfortunately, that someday will probably happen when you see the abuse that occurs when the employer has all the power. Read your history!

People with attitudes like yours will return us to the days of low wages, no benefits, unsafe work conditions and very long hours. I suppose you agree with the new child labour laws as well.