So I am a UAW member with 18 years seniority. I became a Journeyman Toolmaker four years after that. I make really good money (over $33 an hour), I have one of the best medical plans available to hourly worker, and fantastic benefits (one week of paid time off and almost 4 weeks of vacation time to date).
To me, I am very well paid for my services, well taken care of with my benefits. I am thankful for the job I have even when I am complaining about what a Jackhole my boss is.
Now, What I would like to discuss is, has the Union out lived its usefulness?
Me, I don't think so. I don't because corporations post billions in dollars in profits every year . CEO's & top executives earn multimillion dollar salaries per year (some so big they would fund an entire production plants operational cost for an entire year!), yet ask workers to take pay cuts
I believe unions keep the hourly wages at a place where the working man can afford to live. I do know there is abuses within our ranks, I am ashamed of that.
Anyway, whats your take? Be civil, but state your case how you see it.
To me, I am very well paid for my services, well taken care of with my benefits. I am thankful for the job I have even when I am complaining about what a Jackhole my boss is.
Now, What I would like to discuss is, has the Union out lived its usefulness?
Me, I don't think so. I don't because corporations post billions in dollars in profits every year . CEO's & top executives earn multimillion dollar salaries per year (some so big they would fund an entire production plants operational cost for an entire year!), yet ask workers to take pay cuts
I believe unions keep the hourly wages at a place where the working man can afford to live. I do know there is abuses within our ranks, I am ashamed of that.
Anyway, whats your take? Be civil, but state your case how you see it.