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Old 10-04-2024, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa View Post
Yes, corporations are in the business of making money and maximizing shareholder value. There is nothing wrong with that. Hard working and productive employees, who contribute to that goal, are taken care of and workers who don’t shouldn’t be protected. Corporations aren’t evil and against their employees, they absolutely need good employees. If someone is a good and productive employee and their company doesn’t take care of them, their competitors will be more than happy to hire them. As far as the 61.5% union raises being good for the average working American, how is that? The average working American will be paying for those wage increases since that expense will be added to the cost of the goods they purchase.
I couldn't have said it better.

I also have an issue with some teachers unions in this day and age. I don't like the direction they take. Teachers are invaluable, but one can become a teacher, a good teacher without climbing as difficult an education path as a doctor. It is also a job that is somewhat more flexible than others. Good teachers ARE more valuable than diamonds. I realize because of the behaviors of children that teaching has become dangerous as well. I know so many people that teach for the vocation of teaching and that still makes me so proud.
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