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In reply to the discussion: Oh, good. DU likes unions again. Let's talk about solidarity. [View all]Codeine
(25,586 posts)22. Blue-collar unions - blue-collar workers of ALL sorts, really - get no respect here.
We have to support some unions without reservation while their members rail on about how they refuse to buy union-made cars. Judging from the state of education in this country their own unions aren't exactly churning out a perfect product either, but unlike them I will stand with them in solidarity, even while they cross picket lines to buy groceries during strikes.
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The majority of DU thinks "Solidarity!" means "support MY union so I can make my Toyota payment."
Romulox
Jan 2012
#3
Blue-collar unions - blue-collar workers of ALL sorts, really - get no respect here.
Codeine
Jan 2012
#22
What do you mean 'again'? I'm Union since I started working. Who are these fair
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#10
how does "withdraw my support" = solidarity lol You are standing w/Obama not your union then nt
msongs
Jan 2012
#12
I'll put you down as "I stand with labor, except when I think I know better," then.
Robb
Jan 2012
#20
Solidarity is a wise principle. Still, there are corrupt unions just like there is corruption
Zalatix
Jan 2012
#40
That person is not describing a hypothetical, the Screen Actors Guild supported SOPA
stevenleser
Jan 2012
#50