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the only reason unions are obsolete is because republicans don't want them supporting dems moondog Send a noteboard - 14/12/2012 06:43:56 PM
by passing laws which limit the power of unions, the republicans are hoping that means less money for dem candidates next election cycle. yeah, sure, if you don't want to be part of a union you shouldn't be forced to join, but let's all stop pretending that creating "right to work" states is somehow helping workers at any level in any industry. these "right to work" laws are nothing more than republicans trying to curtail one of the democrats' strongest political bases, and an attempt to give more power to company executives. any argument against the existence of unions is just rationalization to cover for this fact.
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Congrats to Michigan - The Newest Right to Work State! Anonymous2000 - 12/12/2012 04:59:29 AM 1623 Views
It's great that they were able to do it. Tom - 12/12/2012 02:45:39 PM 918 Views
I just think it's so... odd... that people don't realize things constantly evolve. beetnemesis - 12/12/2012 05:18:11 PM 866 Views
Isn't this a symptom of evolution? Jeordam - 12/12/2012 06:12:36 PM 912 Views
we also don't need unions to keep people on the job who are bad at it..... moondog - 12/12/2012 06:20:22 PM 891 Views
Unions are all about protecting underperforming workers and the union leadership. Anonymous2000 - 12/12/2012 06:37:41 PM 850 Views
Dude, that's insane. beetnemesis - 12/12/2012 06:58:42 PM 901 Views
That's a bit naive. And instead of evolution, I should have said "ever-changing" beetnemesis - 12/12/2012 06:55:41 PM 792 Views
No, big companies aren't all of a sudden altruistic... Jeordam - 12/12/2012 07:33:16 PM 849 Views
your three examples are of employers demanding workers do more for less moondog - 12/12/2012 07:41:12 PM 936 Views
The good and the bad of unions: Narg - 12/12/2012 10:33:46 PM 1044 Views
Double post. Narg - 12/12/2012 10:33:50 PM 1126 Views
Ok...employeers demanding people to do more for less. Jeordam - 13/12/2012 10:56:32 PM 848 Views
the point was that the union did not strike, the workers were prevented from working by management moondog - 13/12/2012 11:25:07 PM 919 Views
Yes, and if there was not a union... beetnemesis - 13/12/2012 04:56:57 AM 865 Views
What are the downsides of Unions? *NM* Narg - 12/12/2012 10:30:17 PM 499 Views
What are the upsides for anyone BUT unions? Cannoli - 13/12/2012 11:58:23 PM 917 Views
the answer to the political influence is hard campaign contribution limits from individuals only moondog - 14/12/2012 12:27:57 AM 819 Views
Cannoli - 19/12/2012 01:33:13 AM 1047 Views
I was hoping to hear what a union supporter recognizes as flaws of unions. Narg - 14/12/2012 08:55:46 PM 949 Views
I'll tell you what my perceptions are.... Jeordam - 14/12/2012 09:30:33 PM 997 Views
one point i need to address here: moondog - 14/12/2012 10:09:24 PM 795 Views
Re: I was hoping to hear what a union supporter recognizes as flaws of unions. moondog - 14/12/2012 10:07:39 PM 778 Views
Sorry, didn't realize this was addressed to me. Sure, ok: beetnemesis - 15/12/2012 05:14:57 AM 1015 Views
it's great? moondog - 12/12/2012 05:29:00 PM 863 Views
Pissed off people.... Jeordam - 12/12/2012 06:16:49 PM 794 Views
again, what industry will those people looking for work go to in michigan? moondog - 12/12/2012 06:23:47 PM 914 Views
This used to be the case, but no longer. ranagrande - 12/12/2012 06:34:01 PM 770 Views
but that's my point exactly moondog - 12/12/2012 06:40:20 PM 835 Views
Which industry are you refering to? *NM* Isaac - 12/12/2012 06:23:55 PM 425 Views
As a native Michigander, I can tell you it's great. ranagrande - 12/12/2012 06:26:53 PM 800 Views
+1 - This is going to help bring jobs to MI and benefit the auto industry. Anonymous2000 - 12/12/2012 06:33:43 PM 841 Views
unions still aren't the problem in michigan, it's reliance on a single industry as the main employer moondog - 12/12/2012 06:37:44 PM 781 Views
Michigan is one of the fastest growing areas for the tech industry. Michigan is starting to expand. everynametaken - 19/12/2012 03:28:18 AM 978 Views
So let me get this straight. Dannymac - 13/12/2012 03:54:14 PM 874 Views
Yes, it's a good thing, a very, very good thing! Anonymous2000 - 13/12/2012 05:45:43 PM 834 Views
no "right to work" in MO, MT, CO, NM, KY, WV, OH, MA, NY, DE, MN, WI, PA, OR, WA, HI, AK, MD moondog - 13/12/2012 06:56:17 PM 862 Views
Just to play devil's advocate... Tom - 13/12/2012 09:12:02 PM 831 Views
That would be an interesting study... Jeordam - 13/12/2012 09:51:21 PM 817 Views
Re: Just to play devil's advocate... moondog - 13/12/2012 09:57:07 PM 777 Views
I, for one, stipulate that you are correct. Jeordam - 13/12/2012 10:06:34 PM 860 Views
Re: I, for one, stipulate that you are correct. moondog - 13/12/2012 10:18:27 PM 856 Views
How is that wrong? Jeordam - 13/12/2012 10:52:24 PM 796 Views
it's wrong because it ultimately drives down *all* workers' pay, not just the unions moondog - 13/12/2012 11:26:00 PM 825 Views
Your argument is completely fallacious. Tom - 14/12/2012 04:17:58 AM 821 Views
A brilliant argument... Dannymac - 14/12/2012 07:23:53 AM 887 Views
You are assuming that business owners do not value "on the job" experience Orange - 14/12/2012 09:03:35 AM 967 Views
Your hypothetical doesn't stand up in the real world, however. Tom - 14/12/2012 02:46:23 PM 873 Views
the only reason unions are obsolete is because republicans don't want them supporting dems moondog - 14/12/2012 06:43:56 PM 802 Views
Unions being obsolete has almost nothing to do with internal American politics Tom - 14/12/2012 07:10:38 PM 736 Views
i would disagree, at least with respect to the spate of "right to work" laws being pushed through moondog - 14/12/2012 07:32:26 PM 815 Views
Unions aren't going to help rein in CEO pay or corporate profits. Tom - 14/12/2012 10:48:51 PM 792 Views
i'll take you one further.... moondog - 14/12/2012 11:24:26 PM 768 Views
I have suggested that before Tom - 15/12/2012 02:31:07 PM 797 Views
so you did. sorry about that! moondog - 15/12/2012 03:59:16 PM 772 Views
So to work with your thoughts (regarding the Romans) Jeordam - 14/12/2012 06:07:06 PM 797 Views
funny thing about that..... moondog - 14/12/2012 07:25:50 PM 750 Views
And so what if they are all shit jobs with substandard pay! Dannymac - 14/12/2012 07:08:41 AM 831 Views
What do you want me to say? Jeordam - 14/12/2012 05:58:45 PM 916 Views
And so the destruction of the Middle Class continues. *NM* Dannymac - 13/12/2012 03:43:36 PM 409 Views
The unions already destroyed the middle class..... Anonymous2000 - 13/12/2012 05:46:56 PM 833 Views
Do you really not understand why unions existed in the first place? Dannymac - 14/12/2012 06:55:27 AM 763 Views
Why they first existed is not in issue. It is if they STILL serve a useful or detrimental purpose. HyogaRott - 14/12/2012 03:00:48 PM 830 Views
Yeah, moron! What is wrong with you, that you do not blindly accept his underlying premise? Cannoli - 19/12/2012 01:35:37 AM 1157 Views
Damn, I agree with Anonymous2000. callandor1000 - 14/12/2012 04:29:36 AM 858 Views
This must be a trying time for you. Dannymac - 14/12/2012 07:06:56 AM 812 Views
Callandor sees the light, perhaps it's time for you as well! *NM* Anonymous2000 - 14/12/2012 02:08:47 PM 375 Views
HOW they are doing it..is bullshit Amyrlin - 13/12/2012 06:33:09 PM 981 Views
How? Residents of MI elected a Republican legislature and Governor..... Anonymous2000 - 13/12/2012 09:25:43 PM 817 Views
You have the right to work, not the right to vote in an election as you see fit and keep your job. *NM* heartbreak - 15/12/2012 03:23:13 AM 462 Views
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