by Denise Trimble » Tue Sep 24, 2019 1:45 pm
The UAW owns a very nice golf course in Michigan, among other assets. I believe unions had their place at a certain time, but nowadays, it seems as if they are taking dues and paying their administrators six figure salaries to be much less useful.
A steel foundry nearby went on strike once, many years ago. They ended up clawing their way back up to the original deal on the table due to the foundry bringing in "scabs" who got the work out anyway.
I can recall times when my family members would be on strike for weeks, in the '70s & '80s, from GM. They all retired with great pensions, insurance and live comfortably. Others are not so fortunate, with unions negotiating the retirees right out of the benefits they were promised. Don't get me wrong, I don't count on companies bankrolling my future beyond employment with them; but these individuals were led to believe they would be taken care of in their golden years.