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Old 10-05-2024, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 View Post
The latest strike is a great example of the lack of value.

Yes they wanted wages but they want job security thru the lack of automation.
That's nuts.
Of all these striking ports, "represented" by the union........none of them are in the Top 50 efficient ports in the world.
What's that light in the tunnel??

Pretty sad the USA labor is not a leader, it's not even close.
The cost of labor protectionism.

The vast majority of people don't want or need union representation.

Don't understand people in unions.
Don’t understand people in unions. Your father, grandfather and uncles never were coal miners? Unions were necessary to get safety in many different occupations but especially coal mines. A rising tide raises all boats union and non-union boats.
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