The [last train strike](/2007/10/05/german-train-company-strike/) was completely ineffectual. I guess even the striking union members noticed this, and they’ve now announced to [strike for four whole days](http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/0,1518,510342,00.html), probably Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. I’m still thinking that their demand of 31% pay raise is the product of a deranged imagination; of course the union boss has now publicly stated that it was never their intention to actually get 31%. (Yes, sir, we all know how bargaining works, thank you.)
I do not like the train company, and I do not like train company employees. It’s very hard to chose sides. I just want [my trains](/2007/10/04/not-a-good-day/) to be on time. No matter what the compromise at the end of this strike, it won’t help achieve that desire.
