Club Med Martinique

Well Club Med in Martinique in on strike. This is the first time I've actually seen it happen.

Many people don't understand how big a deal this is for the island of Martinique. Public and private capital, I mean lot's of it have been spend to totally rebuild the place. I loved it before the remodel and would love to go back after, but I digress.

The unions are VERY active in Martinique and it is the French way. It not unusual to see a grocery store go on strike which is very strange to Americans, but most Americans don't understand the French.

Being French = quality of life not having more stuff. Stuff is good but if you're not enjoying your life what the use!

Anyway a strike at this time is very bad for the island because it will turn away tourists for years into the future, just the memory that your peaceful vacation could be interrupted will make people go elsewhere.

Again, the selfishness of a small group will cause a large effect in permanent employment in an island with about 30% unemployment already. Some sacrifice could be made for the benefit of the others less privileged in Martinique. But, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil, and that never changes.

Yes the union should strike when needed but not at the expense of their friends and relatives you desperately need a job in the travel services.

Steve
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