TRANSIT WORKERS IN SF FLEX THIER MUSCLE

The resounding rejection by Muni operators of a proposed contract underscores a deep dissatisfaction among the rank and file that city officials hope won't transform into an angry labor action that could cripple the city.
Muni operators already have authorized their union leaders to call a strike.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/09/MNFL1JS0LF.DTL#ixzz1OusEa11I

(Meanwhile Trimet workers just take the abuse lying down)