Monday, August 01, 2005
Our Newest Op Ed
Politics is breaking up that old gang of whine
- By Michael M. Bates
Union riveter Chester A. Riley would know what to say: What a revoltin' development this is. Two major unions broke away from the AFL-CIO this week with others likely to follow. When the dust settles, the labor federation stands to lose a third of its membership.
After 50 years of dominance in representing unionized workers, the AFL-CIO will now confront that which it abhors, competition.
Union power is predicated on monopoly. Use our members or go out of business, Mr. Employer. Pay our dues or go without a job, Mr. Worker. Protect us from overseas competition, Mr. President.
AFL-CIO boss John Sweeney claims the exiting unions aren't leaving the umbrella organization for substantive reasons. It's just that their leaders thirst for greater power...................
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- By Michael M. Bates
Union riveter Chester A. Riley would know what to say: What a revoltin' development this is. Two major unions broke away from the AFL-CIO this week with others likely to follow. When the dust settles, the labor federation stands to lose a third of its membership.
After 50 years of dominance in representing unionized workers, the AFL-CIO will now confront that which it abhors, competition.
Union power is predicated on monopoly. Use our members or go out of business, Mr. Employer. Pay our dues or go without a job, Mr. Worker. Protect us from overseas competition, Mr. President.
AFL-CIO boss John Sweeney claims the exiting unions aren't leaving the umbrella organization for substantive reasons. It's just that their leaders thirst for greater power...................
Click HERE To Read On
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