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Living in a right to work state, unions are rare here. I have, however, worked union jobs and belonged to 3 different unions throughout my careeer.
Even though I do not have to join a union to work, I do realize that many of the benefits I enjoy came about because of unions and through the blood and suffering of many b4 there were any workplace standards.
How many would like to go back to the conditions that existed b4 unions? Even though some claim they have gotten too powerful or uncompromising, they DID play an important part in the development of higher living standards for the middle and lower classes.
All one has to do is look at the working conditions in China now to be thankful that this movement did take place in the US.
Good Post. Just so everyone knows the war on labor is far from over. Oh and to those that think this holiday is a bad one, please feel free to go on into work.
Good Post. Just so everyone knows the war on labor is far from over. Oh and to those that think this holiday is a bad one, please feel free to go on into work.
You're right, Casper. I should have said DO instead of DID. Don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't trust corporations to keep the standards we now have in place if unions were not still involved.
Unions work for the rights of all workers, not just union members.
LABOR DAY: Today is the day we remember those who fought for fair labor laws. Keep in mind, there was an actual WAR, fought right here in the USA , less than 100 years ago, between corporate power and workers.
If you don't know the history, I suggest you spend a few minutes reading.
Hmmm, the war on labor, 100 years ago. Did you notice that your strikes were one in 1927, two in 1922, and the others were in the late 1800s. It ain't fair to use things over 120 years ago and using the number, 100, in your attempt to prove whatever it is you are working for.
LABOR DAY: Today is the day we remember those who fought for fair labor laws. Keep in mind, there was an actual WAR, fought right here in the USA , less than 100 years ago, between corporate power and workers.
If you don't know the history, I suggest you spend a few minutes reading.
Strangely absent are the many massacres the government and taxpayers perpetrated on the firefighters, teachers, and other civil servants down through history.
Maybe you can list those horrific moments in our past as well 13jerm?
Strangely absent are the many massacres the government and taxpayers perpetrated on the firefighters, teachers, and other civil servants down through history.
Maybe you can list those horrific moments in our past as well 13jerm?
Or maybe, being of Cherokee decent, I should recall the massacre of natives?
No, today is Labor Day, how about we stick with that?
And the GOP's plans for America would take us right back to the same conditions which created those labor wars in the first place. Unrestrained greed.
Of course it is only the other guy who is greedy.
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