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re: Volkswagen employees vote down UAW unionization bid in Chattanooga
Posted on 2/15/14 at 10:50 am to RTR America
Posted on 2/15/14 at 10:50 am to RTR America
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It is far more than a belief. Labor Unions make up 6 of the top 10 biggest political donors in the country. All of which go to democrats. If I didn't agree with them politically why would I want them spending my money to support those idiots.
Because they'd work for you to earn higher wages, more job security, better work environment, etc. You'd more directly benefit from them as a representative of you than who they politically support.
This may surprise you, but I'm sure a lot of businesses you support and spend money with support Democrats.
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30 years ago, sure. Now there is no point to them.
Somewhat agree, and disagree. It's no coincidence that the middle class has been shrinking since Reagan began his assault on unions in the early 80's. Now, I do admit the unions helped create an environment where that assault could be justified. I still think there's a need for them, but I agree maybe not in the form they had become 30 years ago.
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Posted on 2/15/14 at 10:58 am to The Spleen
There probably is not a more corrupt organization than a union.
Other unions around the world will work with companies for employee safety, productivity, and profitability.
Unions here garner their monies from employee dues, thus are only interested in providing "benefits " to the employee, without concern of the company, which is the thing actually producing the profit.
This is in line with many politicians who like to buy your votes with "benefits ", such as welfare, without concern for the country.
Other unions around the world will work with companies for employee safety, productivity, and profitability.
Unions here garner their monies from employee dues, thus are only interested in providing "benefits " to the employee, without concern of the company, which is the thing actually producing the profit.
This is in line with many politicians who like to buy your votes with "benefits ", such as welfare, without concern for the country.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 12:38 pm to The Spleen
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This may surprise you, but I'm sure a lot of businesses you support and spend money with support Democrats.
But I get to pick those places. I don't have to pay a portion of my check to Democrat politicians right off the bat like union members do.
Posted on 2/15/14 at 10:01 pm to The Spleen
So naive
Posted on 2/15/14 at 11:06 pm to The Spleen
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Somewhat agree, and disagree. It's no coincidence that the middle class has been shrinking since Reagan began his assault on unions in the early 80's. Now, I do admit the unions helped create an environment where that assault could be justified. I still think there's a need for them, but I agree maybe not in the form they had become 30 years ago.
Everybody equates "union" with UAW. I like the concept, not so much the execution.
Without a union, the employer has all the power. And look at how that has worked out with the demise of the middle class that follows the declined of union participation.
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