Claudette,
I apologize for the foul language. I do not use those words routinely but they are occasionally needed to make a point. My dad worked at Goodyear at their largest tire production plant in the 60s and 70s. They went out on strike every time the contract came up. The union of course got lots of concessions and the employees lived high on the hog for a while. But as with many other union situations, they negotiated themselves out of lots of work. The company threatened to shut down the plant numerous times, did not, but the current production is only a fraction of what it once was. The work is now being done by other people in other states. Public employees should have to contribute to their benefits just as everyone else. There are several occupations that should not be allowed to strike. Police and fire service are the obvious ones, and I think teachers should also be included. We see the crowds in Madison with the signs protesting but I bet you that the majority of the kid's parents are screaming for the teachers to go to work and do their jobs.
No need for an apology Navy. I uderstand where your coming from.
Unions serve a purpose as a buffer between management and workers.
Public sector unions are funded by the taxpayer. I wonder if any of these union folk realize that they are putting a tremendous burden on the taxpayers of their States?? Or if they even care?? Seems like all they care about is getting what they consider "theirs."
Same with Fed workers. These folks make more than folks doing comparable jobs in the private sector. They are also payed with taxpayer dollars. I'm tightening my belt so I can pay some Fed worker above and beyone?? Don't work for me.
I was watching the news last night and apparantly OL'BO's group and others are bussing folks in to demonstrate in Madison. How nice is that??
I hope the Union empties it coffers to bus these and others out there. Come election time in 2012 they won't be able to give Barry Boy 60 million for his re-election campaign.
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