Has anyone heard about a general strike next Tuesday? The driver who picks us up at STI just called and said there was going to be a general strike next Tuesday when we arrive and he thought there might be problems getting to Las Terrenas. Would the Duarte be closed? I'd appreciate any info or advice. Thanks.
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Upcoming strike? Advice needed.
It's impossible to know ahead of time, where the problems might be, if any.
On the very day, any informed driver should know what areas to avoid, again, if any.
If there is a problem preventing you from getting all the way to Las Terrenas, then you may be forced to stay in Santiago for 1 day.
You do not have to take the Duarte to Las Terrenas. there is a nice road that goes from Santiago to Moca to Salcedo to Tenares to SFM and then on to Las Terrenas...But, as a matter of fact, the Duarte is probably the better alternative...
At this time I am not sure just how much of an impact this will have. the Alternative Forum does seem to get people's attention.
However, I do not foresee major problems in any of the tourist areas.
Call your driver (JJ??) and stay in contact....
And there are buses that cover that route as a possible alternative.
I would not trouble myself too much, since most of the so-called strike is aimed at Santo Domingo and environs.
HB
At this time I am not sure just how much of an impact this will have. the Alternative Forum does seem to get people's attention.
However, I do not foresee major problems in any of the tourist areas.
Call your driver (JJ??) and stay in contact....
And there are buses that cover that route as a possible alternative.
I would not trouble myself too much, since most of the so-called strike is aimed at Santo Domingo and environs.
HB
Thanks Rocky,
What's been the recent history of strikes? Have they become violent? I remember rock throwing at passing cars many years ago around Nagua. I think it was an ice strike.
Ice strike?
Too much ice on the roads?
Kidding aside, generally if one comes upon a Huelga "roadbock", the wise thing to do is turn back or go around.
I believe the only time people have problems, is when they try to drive through.
Whenever someone knows some FOR SURE information (documented perhaps from a news article or something) ...please say so!
Strike on Tuesday
There was information on DR1 yesterday under the heading Alternative Social Forum that a 24 hour strike will be staged on Tuesday. I gather this is the strike my driver mentioned. I'm just curious about how far reaching this particular strike could be or if it will be centered mainly in SD. Has this group demonstrated before now? Anybody know?
BTW Rocky, the ice strike was probably because of lack of Presidente muy frio.
There was information on DR1 yesterday under the heading Alternative Social Forum that a 24 hour strike will be staged on Tuesday. I gather this is the strike my driver mentioned. I'm just curious about how far reaching this particular strike could be or if it will be centered mainly in SD. Has this group demonstrated before now? Anybody know?
BTW Rocky, the ice strike was probably because of lack of Presidente muy frio.
Usually most of the activity is around SD or places like Navarrete. Frequently in tourist areas you wouldn't even know there was a strike on! However, new Police Chief with his 'tough' policy has been doing press briefings more or less every day this week, displaying things like the water cannon trucks they plan using for 'riot control'. Fairly provocative stuff.............particularly the threat to use not just dye in the water (which is harmless) but 'chemical agents and irritants'. :ermm: There was even the suggestion they would use sewage! Put it this way, if you see a water cannon truck in action stay as far away as possible.
Could all be just machospeak, though.
Could all be just machospeak, though.
That would be cr..ppy of them wouldn't it? If this gets fired up and looks like the strike is moving into Santiago I'd appreciate a post. Thanks a lot. It generally wouldn't alarm me but we're arriving Tuesday with family and don't want the entry to ruin their vacation.
Just that our Presidente delivery is coming today instead of tomorrow, so they obviously plan to stay off the roads tomorrow.
Here is the link to Dominican Today: they are preparing for tomorrow's general strike.
http://www.dominicantoday.com/app/article.aspx?id=25612
http://www.dominicantoday.com/app/article.aspx?id=25612
I would think your driver would know the best info. I dont think gong into Licey would be a good idea, if that is the usual route to get into moca, and through SFDM.
I havent been in SFDM in huelga but I have been in Licey, and it isnt pretty. It only takes one off the wall jerk to do something over the top to someone trying to get by.
The big roads are less likely to get closed off as the smaller roads are.
that said I have seen route 1( autopista) shut down in places right before a bridge, so no one has a chance to make a turn before they get into the trouble they see ahead..
keep in touch with your driver.
a national huelga isnt as bad a hot bed in one spot or town.....
bob
I havent been in SFDM in huelga but I have been in Licey, and it isnt pretty. It only takes one off the wall jerk to do something over the top to someone trying to get by.
The big roads are less likely to get closed off as the smaller roads are.
that said I have seen route 1( autopista) shut down in places right before a bridge, so no one has a chance to make a turn before they get into the trouble they see ahead..
keep in touch with your driver.
a national huelga isnt as bad a hot bed in one spot or town.....
bob
Latest I've seen in papers is that strike organisers say they will call it off if President reduces fuel taxes by 50%:
Convocantes desistir?*an de huelga, si LF rebaja 50% impuestos a combustibles *
and Fenetrado (transport union) are calling for dialogue between Government and strike organisers:
FENATRADO propone diálogo*entre gobierno y sectores ante llamado a huelga ***
In Puerto Plata a number of organisations have said they won't back the strike, i.e. tourism businesses, hardware stores and the Zona Franca. But the behaviour of people indicates they are preparing for shops etc being closed. Hordes at supermarket I was at & long lines at bank (but then it is Oct. 1st. & people will be drawing salaries). As Chirimoya said we probably won't know full effect until the actual day. Probably it'll be very quiet in PP tomorrow as people stay home if they can't get to work or shops.
Out of interest I saw the military preparations are being called Operaci?n Hur?n. Doesn't that mean 'ferret'? And does this mean that anti-strike military tactics will encompass biting people at the back of the neck & shaking them....................???
Acuartelan militares; aplicarán operación "Hurón" por huelga
Convocantes desistir?*an de huelga, si LF rebaja 50% impuestos a combustibles *
and Fenetrado (transport union) are calling for dialogue between Government and strike organisers:
FENATRADO propone diálogo*entre gobierno y sectores ante llamado a huelga ***
In Puerto Plata a number of organisations have said they won't back the strike, i.e. tourism businesses, hardware stores and the Zona Franca. But the behaviour of people indicates they are preparing for shops etc being closed. Hordes at supermarket I was at & long lines at bank (but then it is Oct. 1st. & people will be drawing salaries). As Chirimoya said we probably won't know full effect until the actual day. Probably it'll be very quiet in PP tomorrow as people stay home if they can't get to work or shops.
Out of interest I saw the military preparations are being called Operaci?n Hur?n. Doesn't that mean 'ferret'?
And does this mean that anti-strike military tactics will encompass biting people at the back of the neck & shaking them....................???Acuartelan militares; aplicarán operación "Hurón" por huelga
Places I would stay away from during a strike are Licey, San Francisco de Macoris, Nagua, Cotui, Los Alcarrizos. These places are notorious for being troublesome spots during strikes.
About a year ago I was leaving for the airport (Santiago) from Cotui and lo and behold we run into a strike in a place called El Pescozon (Cotui). We just weren't going to get through there. My brother who was taking me to the airport knew this little road that would take us around the strike so we went that way. When we got there they were starting to close that road up too with trees, rocks, etc. but it wasn't completely closed up. So we went trough... As we're going through this guy runs and picks up a rock with a clear intention of throwing it at us. My brother then took out his gun and yelled at the guy that if he threw that rock at us he would be dead on the spot. The guy dropped the rock and I actually made it to the airport on time...Good ol' DR...never a dull moment.
About a year ago I was leaving for the airport (Santiago) from Cotui and lo and behold we run into a strike in a place called El Pescozon (Cotui). We just weren't going to get through there. My brother who was taking me to the airport knew this little road that would take us around the strike so we went that way. When we got there they were starting to close that road up too with trees, rocks, etc. but it wasn't completely closed up. So we went trough... As we're going through this guy runs and picks up a rock with a clear intention of throwing it at us. My brother then took out his gun and yelled at the guy that if he threw that rock at us he would be dead on the spot. The guy dropped the rock and I actually made it to the airport on time...Good ol' DR...never a dull moment.