In light of recent negative press about the cats during the Great Fly Massacre, both household cats, Hope and Ophelia, have voted to form a collective bargaining unit under the auspices of the 403rd Local Electrical Workers Union. The cats claim that the management has not been forthcoming in dealing readily with feline concerns, and feel that a new contract would be in their best interests.
The first negotiating session scheduled for last night fell speedily into disarray when talks bogged down over "litter springiness quotients" and the cats' unwillingness to eat bugs. Shop Warden Hope expressed dismay that management continues to offer only the most lifeless kitty litter, and continually ignores cat complaints over the lateness of meal service.
The cat negotiating commitee meets with management tomorrow at which point negotiations will resume. If an agreement can't be hammered out within the month, the cats will go on strike.