CUPE Reps on Strike With the CUPE Local

Here is a thought for the day. Every time there is a strike, the striking group always makes a comment about the national reps. should be on strike when they are on strike, so they can understand what they are going through and what they are trying to survive on. Even though this is a fantastic thought, this is never going to happen ; or if you could find an executive board that would stand strong and negotiate this, there would never be another strike in cupe across the country. Reps. do not like strikes because they have to work and be accountable ; and further more, they make more money when their group is on strike because of the supposed increased workload and hours. Reps. are not going to understand or truly care about strikers because at the end of the day they have made it to the big leagues and we are just a means to an end for them. Keep hoping people but please do not lose touch with reality. Watchdog annie.