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Major Nikon

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37. They get pretty much the same as everyone else

Fri Dec 14, 2012, 10:46 AM

Dec 2012

They get a contract that guarantees them higher wages, safer working conditions, fair treatment, and better benefits. They simply see everyone else who ponies up as suckers who pay for benefits they receive. I asked lots of non-dues payers the same question. I ask them if they would prefer to work with or without a contract. Without exception they all say they prefer to work with one. So I point out that makes them a parasite, by definition.

World English Dictionary
parasite (ˈpærəˌsaɪt)

— n
1. an animal or plant that lives in or on another (the host) from which it obtains nourishment. The host does not benefit from the association and is often harmed by it
2. a person who habitually lives at the expense of others; sponger
3. (formerly) a sycophant

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It's not over in Michigan. In fact, it's just beginning. [View all] WilliamPitt Dec 2012 OP

I would hope so...(exact political vengeance in 2014) hlthe2b Dec 2012 #1

You sig. line says it soooooo well. "Those who cannot remember the past are RKP5637 Dec 2012 #2

And this all gets back to education caraher Dec 2012 #15

Sorry, but I give you Wisconsin..... a kennedy Dec 2012 #3

A lot of Dumb in one short post. WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #4

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #5

Come again? WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #7

"sit on your balls" is the phrase of the day! datasuspect Dec 2012 #12

I looked down and was horrified at what I discovered Major Nikon Dec 2012 #19

Can you spell "projection"??? nm rhett o rick Dec 2012 #10

My stupid state reteachinwi Dec 2012 #6

Thank you, I enjoy being concise. a kennedy Dec 2012 #26

i really wanted to hear this. barbtries Dec 2012 #8

Question Johnny2X2X Dec 2012 #9

Generally, gains by unions apply to non-union workers also. HooptieWagon Dec 2012 #11

That is the worst suggestion ever nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #16

Federal Labor Law. James48 Dec 2012 #18

You have to represent everyone, but you don't have to give parasites a seat at the table Major Nikon Dec 2012 #22

Correct. My spouse was the shop steward in a RTW shop whathehell Dec 2012 #24

You can't do anything overtly that suggests union members get better representation Major Nikon Dec 2012 #28

Exactly. whathehell Dec 2012 #33

I never worried too much about recruitment Major Nikon Dec 2012 #34

I wasn't thinking of active recruitment, actually. whathehell Dec 2012 #36

They get pretty much the same as everyone else Major Nikon Dec 2012 #37

I heartily agree whathehell Dec 2012 #38

oh, you mean the handmade34 Dec 2012 #13

Political vengeance on politicians and financial vengeance... santamargarita Dec 2012 #14

I have no doubt that there will be a stick. I hope that there is also a carrot. Motown_Johnny Dec 2012 #17

This shit should be unconstitutional. I thought we fought a war over slavery. Initech Dec 2012 #20

I'd like to think so progressoid Dec 2012 #21

and Wisconsin electing a foe of labor, I lost faith in the Wisconsin people in November. a kennedy Dec 2012 #25

GOP statehouses will flip musiclawyer Dec 2012 #23

i wouldn't bet money on that if i were you 0rganism Dec 2012 #30

How about throwing the corporate-controlled 'TRADE SECRET' voting machines out of Michigan? Peace Patriot Dec 2012 #27

Got to win at the ballot box michigandem58 Dec 2012 #29

And dumping Brewer. He's got to go. MichiganVote Dec 2012 #31

We heard that about WI and Walker too Doctor_J Dec 2012 #32

I was raised in Michigan Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2012 #35