Quote:I'm sure there is more to the story. heck I don't doubt they have what they believe as a good reason to walk off, I'm just saying I wouldn't walk off for fear of exactly what happened. The companies going to say ok keep walking we can find more workers in no time.

 

 

this attitude is what's wrong with unions. You talk like he should go down there and get beat up cause he would replace them at a job site. They don't "own" that job, I'm sorry for your families loss and wish him the best. heck I hope he gets his job back.

You assume he would get beat up and further assume thats whats bad about unions.

That being said, IF their fight is legitimate and IF they are in this as one. Why would anyone undermine them and try to take their job while they make a stand? These guys also fought for good pay, retirement, safety on the job, pensions,etc. As they stood on picket lines for their fight, you may cross their line to take their work. I wouldnt. 

Years ago, UPS unilaterally raised the amount of weight than they would ship. There were packages that needed two people to lift, yet no help, no dollies,etc. There were no markings on heavy packages. Ultimately people got hurt. If they said they could or refused to lift anything over 70 lbs, they were fired. Consequently, they went on strike over the issue. It lasted just 24 hours, but adjustments were made.

You may have crossed their picket line to get yourself a job while they were standing their ground for each other, because as you say, they dont own their job. Thats you. I wouldnt. No more to be said.

I know the type I would go into battle with and share a foxhole, and I know with whom I wouldnt. Same goes for others. Its todays world.

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