| sorry to all who lost their jobs I want to start off by saying I'm sorry for those who lost their jobs, I don't like to see anyone lose their job. For you people who have not worked for a union I have no respect for what you have to say. Unless you have worked for a union you can't speak for what goes on in a union. I'm a IBEW member and a Verizon employee for over 12 years. I myself have a lot of integrity and good work ethics. Not all unions workers are slackers whether they have been around for a short period of time or a long period of time. I do agree that some workers that do not have good work ethics are protected under the union. But that does not make the union in itself bad. The union was formed to protect all workers rights. There is loop holes in everything. Just like there are loop holes in laws. There is always people out there that will game the system. A lot of unions are a shell of their former selves. For the union workers that got laid off and feel that they worked harder or better than other union workers, I understand somewhat how you feel, but you guys knew the deal and the risk when you took the job. I mean no disrespect, but if someone turns around and accept a job from fast food restaurant, you shouldn't turn around and say this job sucks or doesn't pay, because you knew going in. For you people who think unions are ruining this country, what about all of these top 1-5% executives who are walking away with millions whether they run the company into the ground or not. I personally think the entire country should learn to be a union as a whole. There is no reasons why any honest, hard worker American should be working without benefits and at least actually be able to take care of their family. That's why I feel unions does have a purpose, and they should not be blamed for the people who feel that going to work, is just to pick up a paycheck. Stop settling for less and if you do, don't get upset with union workers, instead join a union. |
