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New Gallup poll suggests that da unions have taken a major PR hit this year. Somehow I don't think that the Mercury Marine story will help much.
There has been an even larger jump in the percentage saying labor unions mostly hurt the U.S. economy, from 36% in 2006 to 51% today. This is the first time since the question was established in 1997 that more Americans have said unions hurt rather than help the economy. Americans' general concerns about the current state of the economy could certainly be a factor in these more negative views of unions, in addition to specific perceptions about unions.
Friday, Sep 4 at 8:06 PM MADDOG wrote ...
Lets hear it for the Mercury Marine workers. I guess they aren't that stupid after all.
28755827 Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 4 at 6:09 PM up nort' wrote ...
The unions are pushing for the same legislation that will eliminate the jobs that they profess in helping. Prevailing wage laws will do more to put more people out of work because counties and towns have a finite amount of funds to do projects, when that money is gone, guess what people will be laid off. I guess I would rather have a job that pays fair and exists over one that don't. Our local guys "get it" they know we can only spend so much, they called the reps only to fall on deaf ears.
28752319 Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 4 at 8:58 AM Troy wrote ...
I don't think all unions are bad,but that being said I think thats another thing that the majority of people don't want,but the dems will try and force it down our throats.Just think where we would be with card check,health care,climate change{global warning} stem cell research {skin cells have proven better succes}and fairness crap to name a few.Huge huge problems if the dems had their way
28726204 Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 4 at 8:31 AM Anonymous wrote ...
Unions were an asset to all until they became a business. Once that happened, their primary goal became one of remaining in business. Too bad many members don't understand that transition was made many years ago. Perhaps if they did, more would be decertified & jobs would return to the US.
28724481 Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 4 at 8:17 AM Paladin wrote ...
Ask anyone in NW Indiana,Michigan,Ohio,Pa. who used to work in steel mills or automotive-related industries. The "union thinking"put them on the streets 20 years ago or more. Look at Pittsburg,Gary,In.,Detroit,Cleveland,etc.
28723634 Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 4 at 8:12 AM TerryN wrote ...
I've always believed organized labor was necessary since the beginning of the industrial age. Things are different today. Increased technology means there has to be a more collaborative relationship between business and their labor. Today unions stand in the way of progress. They seem to be more about self preservation then representing their constituents. I would never join an organization that took my money and sent it to politicians I may not want to vote for. Unions are an anachronism.
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