Striking auto workers want a 40% pay increase–the same rate their CEOs’ pay grew

Re:Striking auto workers want a 40% pay increase–the same ra... by WalterBright on Monday September 18, 2023 @09:27PM (#37564625)

> Unions absolutely do not need the government to exist.

That's absolutely correct. But in America, the unions use the government to tilt the balance heavily in their favor.

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Re:Striking auto workers want a 40% pay increase–the same ra... by TaylorAlexander on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @04:29AM (#37567018)

What makes you say that? The Taft Hartley act I linked to significantly weakened union power in this country. In other countries like Germany unions have much more power and representation.

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Re:Striking auto workers want a 40% pay increase–the same ra... by nickpp on Tuesday September 19, 2023 @11:15AM (#37571097)

Unions help politicians get elected. Said politicians repay the favor.

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