tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post8340251977848431811..comments2017-03-28T12:09:38.437-04:00Comments on Michael Suddard: YRT STRIKE: Important Memo to DriversMichael Suddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17922794404701194134noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post-75460073235245029122012-01-15T06:54:57.592-05:002012-01-15T06:54:57.592-05:00The issue is quite simple, if the Unions want to g...The issue is quite simple, if the Unions want to get rid of the private contractors, they could easily put a competitive bid in the next time the contract came up for tender. That is how Veolia picked up the Southwest Division of YRT in 2010 from the previous contractor. <br /><br />If the union(s) was also putting bids in, then perhaps more than 4 bids would come in and the whole process would be even more competitive.Michael Suddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17922794404701194134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697268.post-20952917086097679692012-01-14T23:43:35.327-05:002012-01-14T23:43:35.327-05:00Ah, but the union doesn't want the Region rene...Ah, but the union doesn't <i>want</i> the Region renewing any agreements with the contractors, Michael. What it wants is to get rid of the contractors altogether so it can deal with—and wield power over—the politicians directly.<br /><br />That said, I've also been wondering why the union hasn't bid on any of the tenders itself. It must have the resources, and surely its experience in the Region would give it an advantage. Perhaps it simply doesn't want to be seen as validating the public-private model.Simon Southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222582717971091440noreply@blogger.com