My job has had recent controversy because they were not paying a contract group enough in wages or giving them benefits. While I sympathize with the workers, they were well aware of their wages and lack of benefits prior to getting hired, so I don’t think all of their arguments were valid (though the wages in the least should have been increased over time).

Some years ago when Bajan artistes decided to withhold music, I was in agreement because I didn’t think the gov’t cared enough to help those who play a large part in making the festival what it is today. Strikes can be beneficial and extreme measures are required when a higher authority refuses to listen and think about those voicing their concerns. Unfortunately I think musicians are taken for granted, but then…many don’t take themselves seriously. Not everyone respects the industry enough to grow as an artiste/musician but rather have a concern only for themselves and making some quick money.