[TheForge] OT: several questions and thoughts

[Dave Mudge]

Speaking of unions,,, I heard a rather in-depth story on NPR about the
lay-offs at Ford and the auto workers union. Seems that the majority of the
layoffs are line workers. These are people that are not performing a skilled
labor task. Their base pay is $27.00 / hr. and when you add in all the
benefits the pay is up to $55 / $60 / hr.  Now I don't begrudge paying for
what you get, but $60 / hr for putting a screw in a door seems a bit
ridiculous to me. 
No wonder new cars & trucks cost so much. 

dave mudge
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[mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Justin Fisher
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 6:48 PM
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Subject: Re: [TheForge] OT: several questions and thoughts


 > Unions have been killing this nation since the late 1960s.  IIRC,
> the death spiral becan with the airlines when the unions demanded
> that wages DOUBLE.  Assholes.  Now we may be heading toward third
> rate status.

The unions have done their share, but take a look at who has the money - it
sure isn't the working man, union or not.
You'll notice that the rich guys are doing better than ever, as always.

--Justin, working to stay afloat

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