6.21 The widow sister came to meet me
Gently walked over and kissed deeply on Su Da Beauty's sweet hot lips. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć After her lips parted, Wu Chen said in her ear: "When I got up in the morning, I did it again. So it's late. ā
Su Da Meiren subconsciously jumped her eyebrows, but she couldn't help it.
"Sit down." said, and intimately set up the dishes and chopsticks for him.
Compared with sweet words and all kinds of sloppy eyes, it is better to give the most truthful answer frankly. This is the life experience that Wu Chen has learned from a strong female president such as Su Dameiren.
"TT40, is there anything I don't know about?" Wu Chen smiled and sat next to Su Yueming. It was just a small gesture, and it immediately calmed Su Yueming's heart.
"Yes, master." As he spoke, TT40 showed off a photocopy of a rather old document.
After careful identification, Wu Chen found that this should be a letter of intent with a very old sense of age, or ...... Framework agreements, memoranda of understanding? Not an American-style document that he was already very familiar with anyway. Wu Chen paid special attention to the time of signing, which turned out to be a long time ago in 1939. The two parties to the contract are the New York City Government and BMT (Brooklyn-Manhattan Metro Company).
"What's so special?" Wu Chen asked.
TT40 explains: "In 1932, the first line of the independent public metro company IND was opened. After the opening of the train, the voice of merging the three subway companies has been continuous. After years of discussions, it was decided that the city government would fund the acquisition of IRT and BMT. After a long period of negotiations, the merger was finally successful in 1940. BMT, IRT, and IND became subsystems under the unified company. After the merger, the city government demolished the old elevated route and planned to build a new railway line connecting the IND and BMT, but the plan was postponed due to the outbreak of World War II. In 1953, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Department was established to coordinate public transportation in New York. The connection between IND and BMT has been changed several times to form DivisionB codenamed B, and the IRT cannot be connected to the former two due to the limitations of tunnels and stations, and it has become DivisionA since then. ā
"As a result, the two private metro companies, IRT and BMT, were eventually merged and reorganized by the public IND to become today's MTA. And the three were eventually integrated into two departments, A and B. Wu Chen quickly sorted out the clues.
"Yes, master." TT40 unfolds this old framework contract in detail: "But this contract was signed before the merger and reorganization of the three metro companies. There are some very special terms in the contract. ā
Many words with red lines are also thoughtfully translated directly into Chinese by tt40.
āā¦ā¦ The Second Avenue subway line will be a prerequisite for the merger and reorganization...... Handed over to TWU to supervise ......" Wu Chen immediately asked, "TMU? ā
Wu Chen didn't see the remark, so he didn't know what the abbreviation meant.
TT40 has found the answer: "In 1934, the employees of BMT, IRT, and IND united to form the Transport WorkersUnion (TWU) called "Local 100", and there have been three strikes so far: the first in 1966, a 12-day strike. The second took place in 1980 and lasted 11 days. On December 20, 2005, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Department was unable to reach a consensus with the union on employee benefits and wages, and the third strike took place, but the strike was stopped three days later (22nd) due to the court's ruling that the strike was illegal and the public was oppressed. ā
Therefore, TWU is actually the abbreviation of the union jointly established by the three subway companies.
In the United States, the role of trade unions is very strong. To put it bluntly, trade unions are one of the most important cornerstones of Chinese society.
The reason why the trade unions are so strong is that they stop and strike at every turn. That's because the unions hold a lot of votes. From the president of the United States to the parliamentarians, they are very afraid of the unions. Those who want to be legislators, or presidents, must support and protect the interests of the unions in order to get enough votes.
What's more, the ability of trade unions to raise funds to help the election is also very strong. This can be seen from the fact that most of the votes in the Democratic presidential election came from unions, and about one-third of the funds were also raised by unions.
The framework agreement, which marked itself out the key elements, is logically valid today. However, it is still unclear whether it can be interrelated with the existing law and continue to exert the binding effect conferred by the law because of its age.
So, it's actually a bug clause.
The three metro companies have long since been reorganized into MTAs and become two subordinate subsystems. BMT, one of the signatories to the contract, no longer has an independent legal personality, but the framework agreement, which is overseen in the name of the TWU Transport Labor Union, is still partially valid.
The reason is simple, the framework agreement, the detailed agreement on the TWU union's right to supervise, as well as the New York government's obligation to fulfill.
And these two important organizations are here today.
Wu Chen is not clear about the judicial system of the United States. I don't know if there are any similar cases in history that can be used for reference. However, another of his concerns was: "Second Avenue subway line? ā
Second Avenue Subway Line (SAS).
This route was planned and proposed as early as the 1920s. But unfortunately, it has been delayed many times for various reasons. Initial construction began in the 1970s, but was halted by financial difficulties in the City of New York. Today, a small number of them have been preserved in Chinatown, East Village, and Upper East Side, but those tracks are too short to be officially put into use.
Wu Chen understood: "Therefore, in 1939, the Brooklyn-Manhattan Metro Company BMT agreed with the New York City government to build the Second Avenue subway line as a prerequisite for the reorganization of the three subway companies. However, because there is no specific agreement on detailed conditions such as the time limit for commencement and completion, the New York government can put it on hold indefinitely. ā
Su Yueming also found some historical clues: "The first strike of TWU occurred in 1966 and lasted for 12 days. And four years later, in 1970, the New York government attempted the initial construction of the Second Avenue subway line. It was later forced to stop due to financial difficulties. Most recently, in 2004, when New York applied for the right to host the 2012 Olympics on behalf of the United States, plans to build a Second Avenue subway line were put on the agenda. However, in the end, the application was stranded due to failure. On December 20, 2005, after learning of the failure of the bid, a third strike broke out in TWU. From these time nodes, it is not difficult to see that TWU has been working very hard to wrestle with the government. ā
Wu Chen was in awe: "This is the real trade union." ā
"So?" Su Yueming asked with a smile.
Wu Chen replied with a smile: "Find a time to meet the person in charge of TWU." ā
"Okay." Su Yueming replied softly.
The relationship between trade unions and city governments should be complicated. For Wu Chen, who is accustomed to taking the upper route, not letting the mayor of New York intervene too early is obviously a very correct choice. After all, the trade unions are a relatively class-oriented organization, and there is a natural hostility to the New York government, which stands on the opposing side.
The latest strike was ostensibly triggered by the Metropolitan Transportation Agency's inability to reach a consensus with unions on employee benefits and pay. And there's no mention of the Second Avenue subway line. However, everyone knows that there are only two ways to want to improve treatment, open source and throttling. In the case of the continued downturn in the real economy and the high unemployment rate, since layoffs cannot be achieved (at this time, you dare to lay off Lao Tzu?!) Then a new subway line had to be built.
So, for the union, the Second Avenue subway line is definitely the right choice. Of course, what about the New York government?
The number of direct employment driven by a subway line is not less than 1,000. The radiation effect is even more extensive. The expansion of employment in the long economic winter is also a rare political highlight for the New York City government. However, the large amount of infrastructure investment in the early stage is a huge problem. If this were not the case, this plan, which was proposed since 1920, would not have been unrealized until 2016. Wu Chen counted his fingers, oh my, it's been almost 100 years (this is the efficiency of pan-democracy)!
However, as an outsider, Wu Chen, can he do it without going through the mayor of New York?
Mrs. Cobweb's answer was, yes.
Her connections are even stronger than those of the mayor of New York.
"Master, I'll arrange it." There was no need for Wu Chen to say it, and the empathetic Mrs. Webb took the initiative to take it.
Wu Chen agreed.
Just as Mrs. Webb used her network to arrange this important meeting, Wu Chen's private phone suddenly rang.
The avatar is a widow sister.
Wu Chen was stunned. Hurriedly connected.
After a short silence, the widow's voice sounded a little dull: "Wu Chen? ā
"Yes." Wu Chen understood that she had something on her mind.
"Can you do me a favor?"
The widow sister spoke, it is incumbent on her! Wu Chen secretly took a breath, and then spoke steadily: "No problem." ā
"I haven't even said it yet." The widow sister smiled in a heavy tone.
"If I can't do it, my sister won't speak." Wu Chen replied with a smile: "Obviously, I should be able to do this problem." ā
"Okay." They are all smart people, and some things don't need to be said too thoroughly. Since the widow sister called Wu Chen, it is obvious that only he can do this problem. So she exhaled lightly, and the widow sister said eloquently: "You know, I was born in the former Soviet Union...... The Red House. ā
The widow sister mentioned the famous redroom.
In Avengers 2: Age of Ultron, when the widow falls under the scarlet witch's psychic charm and flashes back to some of the past - that is, during the special training at the secret base codenamed 'Red House' in the former Soviet Union. She also told Dr. Banner that the Red House's special training had made her a super-soldier and had made her infertile. Another unintended side effect of this is that she never seems to get old.
And the initiator of all this is the Red House, which trains orphan girls to become super agents.
However, the plot never mentions what superpowers she gained in the Red House.
According to the manga's explanation, Black Widow, like Captain America, was also injected with "Super Soldier Serum", but it was made in the Soviet Union (no side effects...... from knowing). Her strength, speed, reflexes, and agility have reached the limits of what humans can do. The sensory abilities are also at their peak, and the endurance is extremely strong. Of course, modern firearms can still hurt her, even fatal. However, the widowed sister's physical recovery ability is as good as her resistance to disease, and no one can beat her. Super Soldier Serum has a longevity effect, making so many years later, the widow sister still looks heroic, and she is in the most beautiful golden age of a woman's life.
Wu Chen actually likes it very much, tracking these clues of the characters hidden in the plot. The widow's sister is naturally no exception.
So, when the widow sister mentioned the red house, Wu Chen's whole person became excited.
"I want you to meet someone." The widow sister wanted to speak and stopped.
"No problem." Wu Chen readily agreed.
"My ...... Teacher. "The mystery is finally revealed.
"Who?" Wu Chen was stunned.
"My dance teacher." was subconsciously questioned by Wu Chen, and the widow sister finished her words in a hurry.
The widow sister once flashed back to the scene where she was training for ballet in the Red House. Obviously, this is one of many agent skills training. It has also been proven that there are many children who receive secret training in the Red House. The widow sister is just one of them. Similar plans have been going on in secret.
However, why mention her ballet teacher in any particular way?
This secret plot suddenly whetted Wu Chen's appetite.
"What can I do for this 'dance teacher'?"
"Go see her, and you'll know when the time comes." The widow sister didn't say it directly.
"Okay." If someone else said this, Wu Chen would immediately think it was a trap. However, when the words came out of the widow's mouth, Wu Chen naturally believed it. Perhaps, because the widow sister is a female relationship, she is more flexible and flexible than the so-called superheroes (refer to the performance in the superhero registration bill). However, Wu Chen didn't remember who she had betrayed.
In other words, if the widow sister really wanted to frame him, Wu Chen would admit it.
"Okay, I gave her your number, and if she calls, you must remember to ask her for the address. Remember! "The widow sister did not forget to advise.
Is this kind of thing really reliable for "...... sister".
"Remember?"
āā¦ā¦ Remembered. Wu Chen felt powerless all over his body.
ended the call with the widow sister, Wu Chen waited left and right, and did not wait for the call of the 'ballet teacher'. Wu Chen didn't take it to heart. Here, Mrs. Webb is very efficient. Soon arranged a private meeting for Wu Chen. And agreed on a time and address.
It seems that the other party's mood is also urgent. So, the next night, Wu Chen appeared on time on Manhattan's Upper East Side (UpperEastside).
This is a well-known affluent area in New York.
Although the style of the building is similar to that of Brooklyn, it is not the same as Brooklyn in terms of interior and exterior decoration, as well as the degree of newness and age. These are also old condominiums that are very well maintained.
Wu Chen is already a household name in New York. So he didn't need anyone's introduction, just rang the doorbell of the apartment on time, and soon someone opened the door for him.
"Hello, Mr. Wu."
"Hello, Mr. Riley." Everything about TWU, TT40 has been prepared early. Wu Chen recognized one of the leaders of the union at a glance.
"Please, please come in." Faced with a private visit from the world's first-class super-rich (no way, New Yorkers subconsciously think of money when they see Wu Chen), the head of the union is a little flattered.
"Thank you." Wu Chen entered with a smile.
The style of a typical middle-class house. The apartment is quite a big size and there is also a fireplace in the living room.
When the owner of the apartment led Wu Chen into the small living room, some important people in TWU were talking quietly around the desk.
"Guys, I'll introduce you......," Mr. Riley said with a light cough. (To be continued.) )