
Thursday, 17th July 2008 - 10:29CET
Bishops call for talks to end transport strike
The bishops of Malta and Gozo have urged both parties in the public transport dispute to hold talks and resolve the issue in the interests of common sense and justice.
Archbishop Paul Cremona and Bishop Mario Grech in a joint statement said they were aware of the hardship being felt by the workers, their families and the people and they were urging everyone to keep calm and respect public order.
They also expressed appreciation that the hearses were back in operation so that the deceased could be buried with dignity.
They also urged the faithful to pray for a fair solution to the dispute.




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I'm not sure what the Bishops' role should be in this industrial dispute. True that there is the discomfort of unburied people (that could also spark talks on having cremation services introduced). I would have expected them more to comment on Gonzi's remark that talks on the introduction of divorce may start in these islands.
Bu how about ´the hardship being felt by the workers, their families and the people´by the increase of the surcharge, corruption, abouses and haressments at work places, not to mention other issues! Why do our bishops keep silent in front of these sufferings?
What about the hardships faced by a whole population which is DENIED a decent public transport service?!!!
By this statement, the bishops have shown us how detached they are from reality.
What would the public have done without this 'joint statement'?
Bishops, you were very conspicuous by your silence!