Get it straight who you're replying to...
Jim_ _ mentioned the factory unions.

Tuuk wrote in message
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What it sounds like, is you had to belong to the union because of your own
skills didn't secure your job. You had to collectively hold the strong arm
with the gun to your employers head in order to get your demands met. The
union was your replacement for your own worth, self worth, it was your
protection. I have never worked for a union, never had the need. I
performed
for my employers and met all required targets and have what is called
performance analysis regularly. My performance is measured, should I not
meet my targets or budgets then my rewards are not as comforting as when I
meet my objectives.
The union is simply a tool to use against your employer and maximize your
takings from your firm. You are right what you say about most labor unions
and educational unions, they are the worst and do the most damage.
Also, I was denied a job because I refused to join a union, I was press
mechanic at a printing press, keeping the machines running and repairing
them and worked for 30 consecutive days, this meant my turn for the union,
I
asked not to, and was told I either joined or worked elsewhere, and this
was
a big printing firm. The best thing that ever happened to me was to leave
that firm because of the union rules. Allowed me to finish another program
and on to bigger and better things.
Nope, I didn't need the union to protect me, my skills and work habits
were
enough, I didn't need a gun or picket sign or bunch of rebels throwing
rocks
through anyone's home windows or shutting down production anywhere because
of me. I get paid market wages, its all market driven, and the unions are
driving the market downward in a deadly spiral.






"Don White" wrote in message
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Well let's see......
I've belonged to unions for my entire 32 year working life...
Was the longest serving treasurer in my local..
1979-1991
1993 1997
president 1997-1998 until we were combined with another union.
vice president of CMG location 1998-2001
treasurer CMG unit 2001-2003
What's your history?

Backyard Renegade wrote in message
Yeah, without Harry we will all be working 130 hours a week again, for
$1.25 per hour... AAAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGG! At least that is what Harry
wants you to think. Don, you know nothing about unions beyond party
line and Harry is a liar. Stick to what you know, ooooops too late,
you are already considered by most here as just another political
whore for the left, no credibility, no respect..