AT&T, CWA Strike Tentative Deal
This is 2X better then the "Simple Comp" T-Mobile just rolled out
CWA, Where do I sign up?
They use the declining economy as the reason for use not getting a raise, yet they posted a positive increase in revenue...My co-worker over the last three consecutive years has made $4,000 less each year
Yea, your right. You know who also has a job? The 8 year old making 12 cents an hour, working a 12+ hour shift at a sweatshop making products you've purchased at WalMart at their "Always Low Prices".
Now that maybe a drastic comparison but you see where I'm going with it. Companies who are making substantial income year after year should not be able to use the recession as an excuse to lower workers standard of living, while they stuff their pockets with money.
I'm aware their are plenty of unemployed people who would love to replace me but it still doesn't make it right...
These businesses have a business model based on a percentage of profitability which they need to hit to pay vendors, creditors and employees. In order to grow their business they need keep profit margins where they target so they can invest in their future.
Take a look at the American Auto Industry, 5-6k of every new car purchase goes to salary and benefits for Union workers that are grossly overpaid for working in an assembly line!! They have minimal skill and knowledge as a whole and no other job training. Look at where the auto industry is at and ask yourself if you want ...
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bigdaddyjay said:
This is an 8.8% raise over 4 years. Essentially it is 4 raises over four years averaging 2.2% per year in increased compensation. Plus you pay roughly 3% of your wages to the Union so 1-2k a year go to the Business that helps extort your employer that feels no loyalty to you because your loyalty is to a Third Party Business that only cares about your dues because they are a business.
Finally a poster that knows how the union operates!
There was a time when unions made exceptional restitutions in favor of ALL parties involved. Now it is motivated by the same corrupt practices as the companies they are fighting against. Private jets, corporate vehicles. All expense paid vacation trips and...
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