Another example of the Union growing the economy

Posted By: HappyGilmore

Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/04/12 10:02 PM

In this job environment, this just defies logic...

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-04/striking-l-a-port-clerks-cost-u-s-1-billion-a-day.html
Posted By: Bankbb1, PITA

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/04/12 10:52 PM

Yeah, sorry folks.
<<<<< Not a fan of unions.
Posted By: califgirl

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/04/12 11:09 PM

The workers, paid $41 an hour, want assurances their positions won’t be sent elsewhere when they get sick or retire, according to Craig Merrilees, a spokesman for the union.

Well, the ships with perishables are being sent to Ensenada - I'll bet they don't have clerks making $41 an hour.
Posted By: Retired DQ

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 11:28 AM

Unions should be disbanded, they've outlived their purposes.
Posted By: edAudit

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 12:48 PM

$41 an hour for a clerk even if there is no work?
Posted By: B_F

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 01:58 PM

Originally Posted By: califgirl
want assurances their positions won’t be sent elsewhere when they retire
?????? huh?
Posted By: edAudit

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 02:00 PM

After I retire I would like my company to continue to pay me my regular salary with bonus and raises in addition to my retirement package. crazy
Posted By: waldensouth

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 02:25 PM

Sweet deal there Ed, I'd like the same deal....
Posted By: Snow Bunny

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 02:37 PM

Philly is a real union town. Construction unions actively block any independent contractors. The average salary for these unions...........$65/hr.
Posted By: Pale Rider

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 02:46 PM

the average median family income is about $55,000 a year, or less than $30 an hour....everybody can't be above average!

well, unless you are in a union...
Posted By: HappyGilmore

Re: Another example of the Union growing the economy - 12/05/12 03:31 PM

Originally Posted By: B_F
Originally Posted By: califgirl
want assurances their positions won’t be sent elsewhere when they retire
?????? huh?


meaning that when you retire, your replacement is hired in the same location that you retired from