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Originally Posted by BT SNAKE
Z, I shouldn't have broad stoke painted the unions. There are many unions that still have the core of what a union is. ..........."
Now, about them batteries, I am going to try an Odyssey next time if they are USA made. I like the coil type batteries.
Hersh  |
(....... First of all, thanks to all for putting up with this want-a-be Cobra owner. I hope to change that status this decade, & have more relevant posts to contribute....)
I have to add that you do have a point, that there needs to be some give & take & creativity on the unions part. Which isn't there in some cases. I just get my "hackles" up with generalization union bashing. I know the unions have abused power in numerous cases, but I also see the flip side: The GI Bill, and the unions, together, were responsible for creating a strong middle class in this country. We need to recognize that, & see what can be done to re-create this for our times.
The activities of companies like Wal-Mart, who have been militantly campaigning against unions in their US stores comes to mind. The result is not more than a small percentage of their employees can make a decent living, and forget about benefits that have any substance.
There are Wal-Marts all over the world, in China, in Europe, etc. that have strong unions in place. Those Wal-Marts are still making a healthy profit. And the workers are treated decently. Why can't we get the same respect here in the best country in the world ?
But, as you say, back to batteries. I shopped around after my 8 year old Optima died. Think I'm going to get the Autolite reproduction like this:
http://www.virginiaclassicmustang.co...1603C1065.aspx
Z.