Strike

We were warned. A two hour strike would stop all the subways from noon to 2. Then, this morning, there were signs that this could be resolved. If the union "received a call" from the government indicating that they were prepared to discuss the issues (which has to do with a new union of transit workers demanding recognition; the government only allows one union in each sector. You can read more here: http://www.buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/11515). But, alas, it was not to be. I arrived at 12:15 and found the station open. But a minute later the screens that had just indicated everything was fine indicated that the whole network was stopped. Up I went to get a bus. Eve found herself stuck on a stopped train and ended up walking three miles back home (after having walked five miles downtown!).