Rant incoming. This Is getting ridiculous. The truth is if they were so irreplaceable the government would satisfy all their demands. This is meritocracy. If someone has better skills and willing to work for that money or less, and so even do better, faster job then "market" wins. When will people learn that there is no such thing as "we are family here" at work. Any company, organization will drop any employee in a heartbeat if it helps them save on a bottomline. Unions won't win, striking won't help. Those who can adapt and adjust win. That is why I always admire immigrants who leave their home countries and coming to other countries like US, Canada etc. to settle down and start anew. They are willing to work hard and smart. Hate me what you want but it is the harsh reality.
You know what? I respect the strikers, I support their strike. How else will they learn a new skill?