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Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston
When most of this demo was buying US...Union built...products, cars included, didn’t seem to be an issue. Now that the economy is shaky and we have had no problems buying and supporting Chinese based products made by workers making a pittance and in less than desirable conditions....for decades. Of course it costs more for union built products.....better wages, benefits, workplace safety and IMO product safety. So my earlier comments are based on our daily reliance on the very items we all use...that originate in China. The steel used for new commercial construction, your Nike’s, your smartphones....pharmaceuticals and on and on. I’m personally fine with paying more, using union labor and keeping manufacturing and jobs....here. Remember, you get what you pay for in life. Doesn’t always mean it’s better but you at least can control most of the narrative
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I am not a globalist nor do I try and buy imports. I will pay more for American made products. I believe Unions had their times, but they are the ones that have driven the prices of goods to where American manufacturing went out of country. I have worked in many American factories and have been laid off due to off shoring. I have never been union. American union workers were given GM during the 2008 recession. They were the reason for Japanese cars coming to and taking over the industry during the 70's and 80's. Yes, automakers were part of the reason as well. There are always two sides to economics, supply and demand. I don't go to Walmart either. I look for American made first, Japan next, Mexico, and so on. I will take any product made elsewhere over Chinese made. Your comment on shaky ground is a false narrative. We have been on shaky ground before. I am not going to convince you to my side nor will you convince me to come to your side. Debate is good as longer as there is willingness to listen and learn from both sides.