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I've never been in a Union and I'm curious to hear everyone's thoughts. As an outsider it seems they no longer stand for preventing unfair labor practices, but are used as a tool to bully employers, waste hard working people's money, and help give the lazy in our society a free ride.
I was waiting for my plane last week talking to a guy in the Anchorage airport. He was an independent plumber and was so frustrated how he continually gets underbid on jobs by union shops. They do the job for cost or lower because they are subsidised by the union with back end money.
I personally feel that if you don't like your job, salary, or benefits, ask for something better and if they don't comply go get a new job. If you have skills, you'll find a job. If you have no skills or your skills don't demand the salary you want then get a better education in a field that pays more.
The biggest Union run industries are a complete disaster. Education, Airlines, Auto, and our own govornment. They are all ineffective and bankrupt.
Am I completey ignorant or out of line on the value of Unions here?
I was waiting for my plane last week talking to a guy in the Anchorage airport. He was an independent plumber and was so frustrated how he continually gets underbid on jobs by union shops. They do the job for cost or lower because they are subsidised by the union with back end money.
I personally feel that if you don't like your job, salary, or benefits, ask for something better and if they don't comply go get a new job. If you have skills, you'll find a job. If you have no skills or your skills don't demand the salary you want then get a better education in a field that pays more.
The biggest Union run industries are a complete disaster. Education, Airlines, Auto, and our own govornment. They are all ineffective and bankrupt.
Am I completey ignorant or out of line on the value of Unions here?