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What Makes a Political Liberal
Hmmmm. You learn something new everyday.
"Harry Krause" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote: "Harry Krause" wrote in message ... NOYB wrote: You write for a union rag, Harry. What *union* do you belong to? My writing has appeared in the publications of at least two dozen labor unions, and at least that many commercial magazines. Is there a "writer's" union? There are several, perhaps more than several. At different times, I have been a member of three different ones, and I am a member of one now and have been for many years. You sure ask a lot of personal questions for a fella who is afraid to post with his real name. As I stated, I am a dues-paying member of more than one labor union. Why do you pay dues to unions that don't have anything to do with *your* job? Well, the one in which my status is inactive (though I still pay modest dues) is a skilled-trade union, and not easy to get in via examination, as I did, versus a five-year apprenticeship, which I did not do. I had to take an "improver's" course and pass a hellacious multi-day test to prove my mettle with metal, as it were, to get a journeyman's card. It's not something I'd give up easily. And it is helpful to me in my dealings with other trade unionists, many of whom are wary of outsiders. I can go on a job site anywhere in the country, go places on that jobsite that are absolutely closed, and get the interviews I need. There are other reasons, too. Psychic rewards come to mind. -- * * * email sent to will *never* get to me. |
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