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Originally Posted by Dave Schwartz
Tom,
Sorry, I cannot agree with that.
Unions began because of the mistreatment of workers in our society. They serve a purpose. Without them, SOME businesses would abuse their workers horribly.
However, I do agree that SOME unions (and locals) are out of control. They have become the abusers.
My comment was aimed at the fact that anyone who chooses not to work should not get paid. Period. Being "on the dole" should not be by choice. It should be by necessity.
Regards,
Dave Schwartz
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Did you (or anyone) see the History Channel's 'TheMen Who Built America'? Back at the turn of the century unions were definitely needed. Not now.
http://www.history.com/shows/men-who-built-america
But the interesting part is, we're headed towards a stagnating or even perhaps a deflating economy. The middle class, even the upper middle will be under the gun for years to come. Unions may make a comeback in the years ahead if corp's take advantage of the situation.....as of now, that's NOT the case imo
I highly recommend this 4 or 5 part show. I spent all day Sunday watching this series, totally ignored football. Magnificent series, and the possible parallels of the current economic situation can bring on much of what was experienced 100 years ago - but not what you would think it entails.
One thing I thought was interesting, JP Morgan, Rockefeller, et al put their $$ behind McKinley & won the WH....Much of the same pro-Romney rhetoric was used at the time......after he was assassinated Teddy R was put in power and broke down the Trusts. Politics played a huge part in who was broken up, who wasn't
Highly recommend the series, regardless of political or social beliefs
