Rick wrote:
> "Tony Harding" <ToHard@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:J3n_i.1335$xu3.311@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Robert Cohen wrote:
>>> On Nov 13, 12:28 am, Ken Layton <KLayton...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>>> Well the solution is simple, get rid of the f**king unions and hire
>>>> non-union people. Or just move production into Mexico. Jay ward did
>>>> it.
>>> Broadway stage-hands are apparently currently (wild-cat?) striking,
>>> and thus the NYC tourist industry's major attraction is closed-down.
>>>
>>> It's not good; but where does it say that life has to be fair and
>>> just?
>>>
>>> The City and its people--rich and not so rich-- will supposedly suffer
>>> substantial economic damage everyday the stages are dark.
>>>
>>> Meanwhile: It is reported the Broadway stagehand already makes
>>> $100,000.
>>>
>>> The solution: off-Broadway is apparently not being struck, so the
>>> media should hype the unconventional plays off Broadway in trying to
>>> persuade tourists it's good stuff..
>>>
>>> The hotels should cut/trim their room rates for the time being, as
>>> tourists will understanably be cancelling.
>> Occupancy in midtown is so high, there may not be any economic
incentive
>> to do so. Plus I don't see how reduced hotel rates would entice folks
from
>> Des Moines to visit Manhattan after their show's performance has been
>> canceled?
>>
>> PS: If you live in the NYC area, work in Manhattan and make $100K/year,
>> you're middle class at best (seriously).
>
> Well you could move to Queens or move to New Jersey.
Can't, already live in NJ
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