Posted on Sep 15, 2023
UAW strike: Workers at 3 plants in 3 states launch historic action against Detroit Three
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I joined the union, URW, in 1978. I've always been a supporter of Unions. Now those of you that know me, know I'm about as conservative as a person can get. I can guarantee to you that there are registered republicans walking those picket lines also. Unions are not a Democratic plot to destroy American Business. They want to see the business thriving so the members have sustainable gainful employment and the ability to raise their families decently. I've seen both sides of the coin. In a Union Household one parent has the ability to be a stay at home parent to look after the children and give them a stable environment. I f the "Big 3" are making Record profits for their investors, who really have nothing to do with the manufacturing side of the business, then I see a problem. The people that are putting out a quality product for the company need to be reaping the rewards of their labors. Yeah I said that. I'll always be a Union supporter.
SGT James Murphy, CPT Jack Durish,
SPC Gary Welch, SGT Mark Anderson,
CPL Douglas Chrysler, LTC Trent Klug,
CSM Charles Hayden, SMSgt David A Asbury,
SSG William Jones, MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi
SSG Michael Noll, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SGM Erik Marquez, CW3 Harvey K.
SFC William Farrell, CPL Ronald Keyes Jr
Sgt (Join to see), SSG (Join to see)
1SG Dan Capri, LTC (Join to see)
I joined the union, URW, in 1978. I've always been a supporter of Unions. Now those of you that know me, know I'm about as conservative as a person can get. I can guarantee to you that there are registered republicans walking those picket lines also. Unions are not a Democratic plot to destroy American Business. They want to see the business thriving so the members have sustainable gainful employment and the ability to raise their families decently. I've seen both sides of the coin. In a Union Household one parent has the ability to be a stay at home parent to look after the children and give them a stable environment. I f the "Big 3" are making Record profits for their investors, who really have nothing to do with the manufacturing side of the business, then I see a problem. The people that are putting out a quality product for the company need to be reaping the rewards of their labors. Yeah I said that. I'll always be a Union supporter.
SGT James Murphy, CPT Jack Durish,
SPC Gary Welch, SGT Mark Anderson,
CPL Douglas Chrysler, LTC Trent Klug,
CSM Charles Hayden, SMSgt David A Asbury,
SSG William Jones, MSgt Robert "Rock" Aldi
SSG Michael Noll, MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D.
SGM Erik Marquez, CW3 Harvey K.
SFC William Farrell, CPL Ronald Keyes Jr
Sgt (Join to see), SSG (Join to see)
1SG Dan Capri, LTC (Join to see)
UAW strike: Workers at 3 plants in 3 states launch historic action against Detroit Three
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SGT (Join to see) My UAW ‘Organizer’ ID Card is long lost. I once heard Walter Reuther in a speech in Los Angeles advocate for; “A fair days pay for a fair day of work”, as was also mentioned in the UAW Constitution, I too became a believer. Once senior employees were able to enjoy such bountiful benefits that they would volunteer to be laid off first, my support for unions ended.
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Well, I hope this doesn't backfire on the employees. I got it, the executives make alot of money. Is it wrong? Not according to the share holders. Do the workers need a raise? Sure, but be careful what you wish for. EV's are coming and less workers are needed on the assembly line.
Quick story from way back. A paper mill's employees in my hometown went on strike for a raise. They struck for 10 months. They got their raise. It was going to take 5 years plus for the taise to make up for the months striking. A year after the raise was implemented, the mill was closed. Over 10,000 people were affected by the closure. That's employees, family members, and other businesses supporting the mill.
Quick story from way back. A paper mill's employees in my hometown went on strike for a raise. They struck for 10 months. They got their raise. It was going to take 5 years plus for the taise to make up for the months striking. A year after the raise was implemented, the mill was closed. Over 10,000 people were affected by the closure. That's employees, family members, and other businesses supporting the mill.
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