It was only later when I got closer could I ask questions.
Honestly, I didn't quite understand what the demonstrators were telling me. Maybe they had been in the hot sun too long, or maybe I had. I figured that eventually I'd find out what's going on. Of course, the photos stayed in my camera and were eventually burned on a CD.
Davka, this morning I heard something on the news about a Water Authority strike, so I googled "Israel water authority strike" for more information. And now I can write about the demonstration.
The Israel Water Authority workers want a better salary deal. And more government workers are joining in with solidarity strikes. Not having seen their pay checks, nor having observed how hard and stressful their jobs are, I don't know how justified it all is. Everyone wants more money, though not everyone really needs it to live.
Some of us really need proper full-time jobs and salaries, because we don't have them, or our "full-time" in time is just "part-time" in money.
2 comments:
They're right to protest. Everyone deserves to make a living wage. There are organizations in the US fighting for that, too.
Many living wage increase proponents in the US, or at least in Buffalo. A while back politicians were challenged to try to live on just $9 a week for food money.
Most found it hard. I work only on a freelance basis so my boss doesn't have to pay me taxes or even the minimum wage. I've had at times to buy food with little more than $9 at times.
I don't know their specific issue and salary demands.
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