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Originally Posted by KEVIN & JOSIE
The unions are responsible for the elimination of sweat shops, 40 hour work weeks, paid sick time, paid vacation time, medical benefits, pension plans....why don't AMERICA get rid of all labor laws and hire children to work for pennies a day. Better yet, why don't we take our senior work force and kick them out on the street with no pension, health insurance, or social security payment. If corporate America had it's way this would happen! Are Unions perfect, No! But we have all been better for labor laws and benefits which started with the Unions. Amazing how the evil union workers at Costco demand a living wage, and surprise, Costco is one of the leading retailers with employee satisfaction and profit.
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Unions built this country. I'm not afraid to say it either! Unions raise the standard of living for all, not just the union members.
This thread should be interesting.